The Man
1972, English. Directed by Joseph Sargent.
It took an accident to make this man President of the United States. What they do to him now won't be an accident.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Joseph SargentDirector
- James Earl JonesDouglass Dilman
- Martin BalsamJim Talley
- Burgess MeredithSenator Watson
- Lew AyresNoah Calvin
- William WindomArthur Eaton
- Barbara RushKay Eaton
- Georg Stanford BrownRobert Wheeler
- Janet MacLachlanWanda
- Martin E. BrooksWheeler's Lawyer
- Simon ScottHugh Gaynor
- Patric KnowlesSouth African Consul
- Robert DoQuiWebson
Details
- Released
- 19 July 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Serling
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The Man runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Man on?
The Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 1972. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Man?
The Man (1972) was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith.