The Right Man
NR
6
1960
1 hr 0 min
History
, TV Movie
Film on presidential campaigns and the right to vote. Used as educational material in American classrooms.
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- Cast:
- Richard Boone , Tom Bosley , Edward G. Robinson , Art Carney , Alan Bunce , Thomas Mitchell , Martin Gabel
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It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
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There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
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Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
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This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
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