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Genre: Drama / Romance /  more » Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations  more » User Ratings: 7.3 (1,811 votes)  more »   Production Co: FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Distributor: FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Summary: When the head of a large manufacturing firm dies suddenly from a stroke, his vice-presidents vie to see who will replace him.  more »

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Filmmakers: Robert Wise - Director, Ernest Lehman - Writer (screen play), Cameron Hawley - Writer (novel), John Houseman - Producer, George Folsey¹ - Cinematographer, Ralph E. Winters - Editor  more »

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