The Man
“It took an accident to make this man President of the United States. What they do to him now won't be an accident.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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James Earl Jones
Douglass Dilman
Martin Balsam
Jim Talley
Burgess Meredith
Senator Watson
Lew Ayres
Noah Calvin
William Windom
Arthur Eaton
Barbara Rush
Kay Eaton
Georg Stanford Brown
Robert Wheeler
Janet MacLachlan
Wanda
Martin E. Brooks
Wheeler's Lawyer
Simon Scott
Hugh Gaynor
Patric Knowles
South African Consul
Robert DoQui
Webson
Anne Seymour
Ma Blore
Jack Benny
Jack Benny
Edward Faulkner
Secret Service Man
Gilbert Green
Congressman Hand
Lew Brown
Gilbert
Philip Bourneuf
Chief Justice Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Serling
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, ABC Circle Films, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Rod Serling, Irving Wallace
Jerry Goldsmith
Edward Rosson
George Jay Nicholson
Lee Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Edward Rosson
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Lee Rich
Producer
George Jay Nicholson
Editor
Rod Serling
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man
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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.
Who directed The Man?
The Man was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in The Man?
The principal cast of The Man includes James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres, William Windom.
When was The Man released and how long is it?
The Man was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Man based on a book or true story?
The Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irving Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man?
The Man holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).