The Best Man (1964 film)
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The Best Man is a 1964 American political drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner with a screenplay by Gore Vidal based on his 1960 play of the same title. Starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson and Lee Tracy, the film details the seamy political maneuverings behind the nomination of a presidential candidate. The supporting cast features Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton, Ann Sothern, Shelley Berman, Gene Raymond and Kevin McCarthy. Lee Tracy was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance and it was his final film.
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The Best Man | |
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Directed by | Franklin J. Schaffner |
Written by | Gore Vidal |
Produced by | Stuart Millar and Lawrence Turman |
Starring | Henry Fonda Cliff Robertson Edie Adams Margaret Leighton Shelley Berman Lee Tracy Ann Sothern |
Cinematography | Haskell Wexler A.S.C. |
Edited by | Robert Swink |
Music by | Mort Lindsey |
Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date | April 5, 1964 (US) |
Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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