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The Man

63% | Jul 19, 1972 | Drama

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.

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Joseph Sargent
Director
Rod Serling
Screenplay

Cast

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James Earl Jones
Douglass Dilman
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Martin Balsam
Jim Talley
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Burgess Meredith
Senator Watson
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Lew Ayres
Noah Calvin
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William Windom
Arthur Eaton

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