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Political drama starring Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton

Robert Leffingwell's appointment as Secretary of State requires ratification by the US Senate. While some senators are anxious to push the nomination through, others believe Leffingwell is a closet communist. A game of political intrigue ensues.
(Widescreen)
(1962)
(Black and white)
See Films: pages 48-53 ****

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Contributors

Director:
Otto Preminger
Robert Leffingwell:
Henry Fonda
Senator Seabright 'Seb' Cooley:
Charles Laughton
Sen Brigham Anderson:
Don Murray
Sen Bob Munson:
Walter Pidgeon
Sen Lafe Smith:
Peter Lawford
Sen Fred Van Ackerman:
George Grizzard
Dolly Harrison:
Gene Tierney
President:
Franchot Tone
Vice-president:
Lew Ayres
Herbert Gelman:
Burgess Meredith
Source: Radio Times

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