The Man (1972)

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.

Release: Jul 19, 1972

Duration: 1h 33m

Genres: Drama

Actors: James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres, William Windom

Director: Joseph Sargent

IMDb: 6.3/10