
1h 51m
1986-01-31
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Sidney Lumet
Duration: 1h 51m
Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $3,800,000

Pete St. John

Arnold Billings

Wilfred Buckley

Ellen Freeman

Sydney Betterman

Senator Sam Hastings

Jerome Cade

Claire Hastings

Wallace Furman

Irene Furman

Gov. Andrea Stannard

Roberto Cepeda

Lucille DeWitt

Phillip Aarons

Sheikh

Interpreter (as Ricardo Gallarzo)

Helen

Frank McKusker

David Garber

Ralph Andropwicz

Charles Whiting

Wilson Jacobs

Leonard Thompson

The Voice (voice)

Poor Woman

Cop

Business Executive

Wealthy Matron

College Student

Desk Clerk

Video Technician

Senator #1

Receptionist

Commentator

Commentator

Commentator

Commentator

Commentator

Commentator

Commentator

Anchorman

Waiter

Assistant

Jack the Pilot

City Clerk

Moderator

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Stunt Cameraman

Barry

Campaign Aide (uncredited)

Reporter (uncredited)

Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)

TV News Photographer (uncredited)