The Man (1972)
It took an accident to make this man President of the United States. What they do to him now won't be an accident.
1972-07-19
United States of America
93 Min.
PG-13
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.
Cast
Douglass Dilman
Jim Talley
Senator Watson
Noah Calvin
Arthur Eaton
Kay Eaton
Robert Wheeler
Wanda
Wheeler's Lawyer
Hugh Gaynor
South African Consul
Webson