The Man
The Man (1972) is a drama film, directed by Joseph Sargent. It stars James Earl Jones and Martin Balsam. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What The Man Is About
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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What is The Man about?
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.
Where can I watch The Man?
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How long is The Man?
The Man runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).
When did The Man come out?
The Man was released in 1972.
Who directed The Man?
The Man was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in The Man?
The Man stars James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres.
What is The Man's rating?
The Man holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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