The Man
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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The Man
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 19, 1972
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
The Man
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures, ABC Circle Films, Lorimar Productions
Director
Joseph Sargent
Description
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.