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The Man (1972)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Joseph Sargent
Writing:
- Rod Serling
- Irving Wallace
Stars:
Release Date: 1972-07-19
7.0/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 93
Douglass Dilman
Webson
Jim Talley
Ma Blore
Wheeler's Lawyer
Robert Wheeler
Arthur Eaton
Jack Benny
South African Consul
Senator Watson
Noah Calvin
Kay Eaton
Wanda
Hugh Gaynor
Secret Service Man
Congressman Hand
Chief Justice Williams
Haley
Pierce
Press Secretary
Congressman Walding
Congressman Steller
Congressman Eckworth
Congressman Parmel
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