The Man

Name: The Man
Genre: Drama
Released: 19 Jul 1972
Rating: 6.30
Cast: James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres, William Windom

When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.

Year: 1972

Genre: Drama

Studio: Paramount Pictures, ABC Circle Films, Lorimar Productions

Director: Joseph Sargent

Cast: James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres, William Windom, Barbara Rush

Crew: Hoyt Bowers (Casting), Lee Rich (Producer), Jerry Goldsmith (Original Music Composer), Joseph Sargent (Director), Irving Wallace (Novel), James Hulsey (Art Direction)

Runtime: 93 minutes

Release: Jul 19, 1972

IMDb: 6.30/10 by 3 users

Popularity: 3

Country: United States of America

Language: English