The Man

Release Date: 1972-07-19

Runtime: 93

Languages: English

Rating: 6.3

Votes: 3

Genres: Drama

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 ...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Paramount Pictures

ABC Circle Films