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Portrait of a Man Running

A fictional state governor running for re-election stages a phony assassination attempt to boost his chances for victory, and hires Checkmate, ostensibly for protection, but in reality to provide an appearance of credibility. The governor's son is vocal in opposing his father's tactics, but dutifully goes along, mindful of a future political career of his own. Meanwhile, as the campaign winds down, a real threat to the governor's life emerges from within his own campaign.

English
  • Originally Aired October 4, 1961
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Production Code TP16227
  • Network CBS
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Created July 2, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
Eric Ambler Writer
Richard Fielder Writer
Wendell Holmes Guest Star
Wright King Guest Star
Lillian Culver Guest Star
Ralph Bellamy Guest Star
Chester Morris Guest Star
Frederick DeWilde Guest Star
Patricia Huston Guest Star
Robert Victor Guest Star
Elliot Silverstein Director