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 at their party's national convention. 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 theatrically released film.
The Best Man (1964)
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Apr 6, 1964 |
Run Time - 102 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
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Academy Award, Best Man, Best Supporting Actor, Election Campaign, Franklin James Schaffner, Politics, Tracy
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El mejor candidato
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