Summary
The Great Man is an American film first released in 1956,
directed by José Ferrer.
The film stars José Ferrer, Dean Jagger, Keenan Wynn, Julie London and Joanne Gilbert.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: José Ferrer
- Script: Al Morgan, José Ferrer
- Photo: Harold Lipstein
- Music: Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Don Raye
- Cast: José Ferrer (Joe Harris), Dean Jagger (Philip Carleton), Keenan Wynn (Sid Moore), Julie London (Carol Larson), Joanne Gilbert (Ginny, Harris’s secretary), Ed Wynn (Paul Beaseley), Jim Backus (Nick Cellantano), Russ Morgan (Eddie Brand), Edward Platt (Dr. O’Connor), Robert Foulk (Mike Jackson, radio engineer), Lyle Talbot (Harry Connors), Vinton Hayworth (Charley Carruthers), Henny Backus (Mrs. Rieber), Janie Alexander (Mary Browne), Vikki Dougan (Marcia, new receptionist), Robert Schwartz (Mailboy), Dorothy Abbott (Stewardess), Herbert Baker (Elevator Operator), Barrie Chase (Sexy Girl), Eddie Gomez (Proprietor), Johnny Grant (Disc Jockey), Hallene Hill (Old Woman), Jane Howard (Secretary), Adrienne Marden (Voice of Mrs. Fuller), Coleen McClatchey (Secretary), Albert E. Morgan (Voice of Herb Fuller), Steve Pendleton (Voice of Doctor)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 98 min; B&W
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