The Best Man (1964)
The 2 front runners for their party's presidential nomination, one principled and the other ruthless, vie for the former President's endorsement.
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William Russell -
Joe Cantwell -
Mabel Cantwell -
Alice Russell -
Sheldon Bascomb -
President Art Hockstader -
Sue Ellen Gamadge -
Don Cantwell -
Dick Jensen -
Mahalia Jackson -
Howard K. Smith -
Gov. T.T. Claypoole -
Sen. Oscar Anderson -
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Franklin J. SchaffnerWriter:
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Trivia
The nick-name of Senator Joseph Cantrell (Cliff Robertson) was "Joe"; the nick-name of former Secretary of State William Russell (Henry Fonda) was "Will"; whilst the nick-name of former American President Arthur Hockstader (Lee Tracy) was "Art".
Quotes
President Art Hockstader:
You aren't crazy, are you?
William Russell:
Any man who wants to be President is crazy.
Goofs
As Cantwell is chasing Bascomb out the door of the basement fallout shelter. Bascomb runs into one of the stacks of water ration cans. Those cans held five gallons of water and weighed around 30 pounds each. When they were hit they had a decided hollow sound. Like they were empty, just props. Many of these rations remain tucked away in forgotten lower areas of building to this day. And they don't keep stacks of empty water cans around.
Crazy Credits
During the opening credits, a picture of every single U.S. President appears in order, from George Washington to Lyndon Johnson.
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Release Date:
18 June 1964Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
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