Movie Description

The Man

(1972)

Overview

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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Original TitleThe Man

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1972-07-19

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 33m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures,ABC Circle Films,Lorimar Productions

Genres

  • Drama