The Best Man

~Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?

Overview

The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1964-04-05
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 102 min

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