Advise and Consent (1962)

Synopsis: Preminger's political thriller examines the dark side of politics and its tragic personal repercussions for an essentially decent man. When a President nominates a controversial candidate for... Preminger's political thriller examines the dark side of politics and its tragic personal repercussions for an essentially decent man. When a President nominates a controversial candidate for Secretary of State, the political dealing and infighting begins as dissident legislators are willing to stoop even to blackmail to stop his confirmation -- or assure it. Preminger seemed to hit his stride lending a documentary tension to legal or political settings, and this is one of his best. Laughton's last role. [More]

Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Gene Tierney, Burgess Meredith

Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Gene Tierney, Burgess Meredith, Peter Lawford, Walter Pidgeon, Don Murray, Lew Ayres, Franchot Tone

Director: Otto Preminger

Director: Otto Preminger
Producer: Otto Preminger
Screenwriter: Wendell Mayes
Story: Allen Drury
Composer: Jerry Fielding

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