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Advise and Consent

Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel. The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power. With Henry Fonda.

Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel.

The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power when old-guard conservatives refuse to support a candidate they consider a closet communist.

The deciding vote lies with a freshman senator who both sides are very keen to ensure makes the 'right choice'.

2 hours, 12 minutes

Last on

Thu 12 Nov 2015 12:00

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Role Contributor
Robert Leffingwell Henry Fonda
Sen Seabright 'Seab' 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
The President Franchot Tone
The Vice-President Lew Ayres
Herbert Gelman Burgess Meredith
Director Otto Preminger
Producer Otto Preminger
Writer Wendell Mayes

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