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The Best Man

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Original title

The Best Man

Year

1964

Running time

102 min.

Country

United States

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Screenwriter

Gore Vidal

Cast

Music

Mort Lindsey

Cinematography

Haskell Wexler (B&W)

Producer

Millar/Turman Productions

Genre

Drama | Politics

Synopsis

Intellectual William Russell and down-to-earth Joe Cantwell are front runners for a party nomination that will almost certainly mean the Presidency. Cantwell is prepared to use anything to achieve his goal while Russell sees himself as a man of principle - though his philandering means he is relieved his wife is prepared to appear alongside him. Both men crucially need the support of the ailing President, and as the stakes become higher each team has to decide how dirty they are prepared to get.

Awards: 1964: Nominated for Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (Lee Tracy)

1964: 2 Nom. Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actor (Tracy) and Actress (Sothern)

1964: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Drama Screenplay

1964: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Special Jury Prize

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The Best Man

1964

Franklin J. Schaffner

6.9

(354)