Advise & Consent (1962) — Perfery

(1962)Directed by Otto Preminger139 minDrama

“Are the men and women of Washington really like this?”

Proposed by the President of the United States to fill the post of Secretary of State, Robert Leffingwell appears before a Senate committee, chaired by the idealistic Senator Brig Anderson, which must decide whether he is the right person for the job.

Henry Fondaas Robert Leffingwell

Charles Laughtonas Senator Seabright Cooley

Don Murrayas Senator Brigham Anderson

Walter Pidgeonas Senate Majority Leader

Peter Lawfordas Senator Lafe Smith

Gene Tierneyas Dolly Harrison

Franchot Toneas The President

Lew Ayresas The Vice President

Burgess Meredithas Herbert Gelman

Eddie Hodgesas Johnny Leffingwell

Paul Fordas Senator Stanley Danta

George Grizzardas Senator Fred van Ackerman

Inga Swensonas Ellen Anderson

Frank Sinatraas Self (voice)

Edward Andrewsas Senator Orrin Knox

Paul McGrathas Hardiman Fletcher

Will Geeras Senate Minority Leader

Betty Whiteas Senator Bessie Adams

Tom Helmoreas British Ambassador

Rene Paulas French Ambassador

Paul Stevensas Louis Newborn

Russ Brownas Night Watchman Mike

Malcolm Atterburyas Senator Tom August

Janet Jane Cartyas Pidge Anderson