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.”
IMDb6.93
19721h 33mG
Overview
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-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Writers
- Irving Wallace, Rod Serling
- Producer
- Lee Rich
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, ABC Circle Films, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed The Man?
The Man was directed by Joseph Sargent.
When was The Man released?
The Man was released in 1972.
