Advise & Consent

– A Senate investigation into the President's newly-nominated Secretary of State gives light to a secr..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Release Year:
1962
Advise & Consent (1962)

A Senate investigation into the President's newly-nominated Secretary of State gives light to a secret from the past, which may not only ruin the candidate, but the President's character as well.

Advise & Consent (1962) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Jun 1962

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Otto Preminger

Writer:

Allen Drury (novel), Wendell Mayes (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Franchot Tone, Lew Ayres, Henry Fonda, Walter Pidgeon

Plot:

Robert Leffingwell is the president's candidate for Secretary of State. Prior to his approval, he must first go through a Senate investigation to determine if he's qualified. Leading the Senate committee is idealistic Senator Brig Anderson, who soon finds himself unprepared for the political dirt that's revealed, including Leffingwell's past affiliations with a Communist organization. When Leffingwell testifies about his political leanings, he proves his innocence. Later, however, Anderson learns that he lied under oath and even asks the president to withdraw Leffingwell for consideration, especially after the young senator begins receiving blackmail threats about a skeleton in his own closet.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%