6.5The Man · 1972
The Man (1972) is a Drama film directed by Joseph Sargent, starring James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith.
Drama
6.5Overview
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.
Cast
James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres, William Windom, Barbara Rush, Georg Stanford Brown, Janet MacLachlan
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What is "The Man" about?
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.
When was "The Man" released?
The Man was released in 1972.
Who stars in "The Man"?
The cast includes James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres.
