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The Man

1972 • 1h33m Drama

Rating

6.3/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Joseph Sargent

Screenplay

Rod Serling

Cast

James Earl Jones

Martin Balsam

Burgess Meredith

Release date

7/19/1972

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

3