(1964)Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner102 minDrama

“Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?”

The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.

Henry Fondaas William Russell

Cliff Robertsonas Joe Cantwell

Edie Adamsas Mabel Cantwell

Margaret Leightonas Alice Russell

Shelley Bermanas Sheldon Bascomb

Lee Tracyas President Art Hockstader

Ann Sothernas Sue Ellen Gamadge

Gene Raymondas Don Cantwell

Kevin McCarthyas Dick Jensen

Mahalia Jacksonas Mahalia Jackson

Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith

John Henry Faulkas Gov. T.T. Claypoole

Richard Arlenas Sen. Oscar Anderson

Penny Singletonas Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted)

George Kirgoas Speechwriter

George Furthas Tom

AN Anne Newman Bacalas Janet (as Anne Newman)

Mary Lawrenceas Mrs. Merwin

H.E. Westas Sen. Lazarus

Michael MacDonaldas Zealot

William R. Ebersolas Gov. John Merwin

NM Natalie Mastersas Mrs. Anderson

Marie Blakeas Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock)

Bill Stoutas Bill Stout