The Man

The Man 1972

★ 6.5TMDB 1h 33min Director: Joseph Sargent

Drama

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.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Joseph Sargent
Producers
Lee Rich
Cinematography
Edward Rosson
Composer
Jerry Goldsmith

Details

Release date
Jul 19, 1972
Runtime
93 min
Status
Released
Studios
Paramount Pictures, ABC Circle Films, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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