The Great Man (1956 Full Movie)

The Great Man (1956) directed by José Ferrer. This is the full movie of the1956 drama film directed by and starring José Ferrer, based on a novel by Al Morgan. Joe Harris (José Ferrer) is a popular, established local radio news reporter covering Broadway entertainment with a wise-guy attitude. Herb Fuller is the network's undisputed star. When Fuller dies in an auto accident, Philip Carleton (Dean Jagger), president of the Amalgamated Broadcasting Network, assigns Harris to prepare a memorial extravaganza, including an elaborate public viewing and a special memorial show featuring interviews with Fuller's radio cast, and others who knew him. Carleton dangles a chance at Harris becoming Fuller's replacement if he succeeds.