The Great Man
“Everybody loved the Great Man except those who hated his guts!”
Synopsis
Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.
Top Cast
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José Ferrer
Joe Harris
Dean Jagger
Philip Carleton
Keenan Wynn
Sid Moore
Julie London
Carol Larson
Joanne Gilbert
Ginny
Ed Wynn
Paul Beaseley
Jim Backus
Nick Cellantano
Russ Morgan
Eddie Brand
Edward Platt
Dr. O'Conner
Robert Foulk
Mike Jackson
Lyle Talbot
Harry Connors
Vinton Hayworth
Charley Carruthers
Henny Backus
Mrs. Rieber
Vikki Dougan
Receptionist
Robert Schwartz
Mailboy
Janie Alexander
Mary Browne
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Morgan, José Ferrer
- Original Score
- Herman Stein
- Original Title
- The Great Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Ferrer
Al Morgan, José Ferrer, Leon Charles
Herman Stein
Harold Lipstein
Sherman Todd, Albrecht Joseph
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
José Ferrer
Director
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Sherman Todd
Editor
Albrecht Joseph
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Al Morgan
Screenplay
José Ferrer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Man about?
Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.
Who directed The Great Man?
The Great Man was directed by José Ferrer.
Who stars in The Great Man?
The principal cast of The Great Man includes José Ferrer, Dean Jagger, Keenan Wynn, Julie London, Joanne Gilbert.
When was The Great Man released and how long is it?
The Great Man was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Man was composed by Herman Stein.
Is The Great Man based on a book or true story?
The Great Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Al Morgan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Man?
The Great Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).