National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
2h 15m·Drama, History, Comedy
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Zachary QuintoGore Vidal | Gore Vidal |
 David HarewoodWilliam F. Buckley, Jr. | William F. Buckley, Jr. |
 Emilio DoorgasinghWilliam Sheehan / Chet Huntley / Howard Austen | William Sheehan / Chet Huntley / Howard Austen |
 Clare FosterPatricia Buckley | Patricia Buckley |
 Tom GodwinFrank Meyer / Andy Warhol / Bobby Kennedy / More... | Frank Meyer / Andy Warhol / Bobby Kennedy / More... |
 John HodgkinsonHoward K Smith / Mayor Daley | Howard K Smith / Mayor Daley |
 Syrus LoweJames Baldwin / George / Martin Luther King, Jr. | James Baldwin / George / Martin Luther King, Jr. |
 Kevin McMonagleElmer Lower / Walter Kronkite | Elmer Lower / Walter Kronkite |
 Sam OttoTariq Ali / Matt | Tariq Ali / Matt |
| DDeborah AlliAretha Franklin / Patty the Party Guest / Brooke Gladstone | Aretha Franklin / Patty the Party Guest / Brooke Gladstone |