The Making of the President: 1964(1966)
The Making of the President: 1964 Synopsis
Acclaimed producer David L. Wolper presents this landmark documentary (based on Theodore H. White's best-selling book) that analyzes Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson's landslide victory over Republican Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential election.
The Making of the President: 1964 (1966) is a documentary film directed by Mel Stuart, released on December 13, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Martin Gabel, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson and Barry Goldwater.
- Director:
- Mel Stuart
- Writers:
- Theodore H. White
- Producers:
- David L. Wolper
- Production:
- David L. Wolper Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Making of the President: 1964 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Gabel
as Narrator (voice)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Lady Bird Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Barry Goldwater
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Mel Stuart, written by Theodore H. White, produced by David L. Wolper.
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The Making of the President: 1964 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Making of the President: 1964?
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The main cast of The Making of the President: 1964 (1966) includes Martin Gabel, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Barry Goldwater and John F. Kennedy. The film was directed by Mel Stuart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of the President: 1964 released?
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The Making of the President: 1964 was released on December 13, 1966 and runs for 1h 30m.