The Man (1972)

Movie"It took an accident to make this man President of the United States. What they do to him now won't be an accident."
Audience Score
70
The Man
G 1 hr 33 minJul 19th, 1972Drama
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.
StarringJames Earl JonesMartin BalsamBurgess Meredith
DirectorJoseph Sargent

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 19th, 1972
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures, ABC Circle Films, Lorimar Productions
Movie Tags:
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