Advise and Consent
Summary:
The first of Allen Drury "all names changed to protect the guilty" political novels, Advise and Consent was brought to the screen by producer/director Otto Preminger. The film hinges upon the appointment of Robert Leffingwell (Henry Fonda) to Secretary of State. Leffingwell has been hand-picked by the President (Franchot Tone), meaning that there'll be a battle on the Senate ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Henry Fonda - (Robert Leffingwell)
Charles Laughton - (Sen. Seabright "Seab" Cooley)
Don Murray - (Sen. Brigham Anderson)
Walter Pidgeon - (Sen. Bob Munson)
Gene Tierney - (Dolly Harrison)
All Cast & Crew >>
Review:
Perhaps the most realistic portrayal of American political workings ever put on film, Otto Preminger's Advise and Consent may be a tad tedious for those uninterested in the capital's foibles. As with many of Preminger's films, however, there is no denying that the director skillfully captures a specific slice of American life. Unfortunat... Continue >>
Related Movies:
2006 All the King's Men
2005 Good Night, and Good Luck.
2000 The Contender
More Related Movies >>
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
