The President's Man

The President's Man is a 2000 American made-for-television action film starring Chuck Norris and Dylan Neal. A sequel, The President's Man: A Line in the Sand was made in 2002. It was first shown on CBS on April 2, 2000.

The President's Man
Official DVD cover
Written byBob Gookin
Directed byMichael Preece
StarringChuck Norris
Dylan Neal
Jennifer Tung
Soon-Tek Oh
Jonathan Nichols
Music byChristopher L. Stone
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersChuck Norris
Aaron Norris
ProducerGarry A. Brown
CinematographyRick Anderson
Karl Kases
EditorDavid Latham
Running time90 minutes
Production companyNorris Brothers Entertainment
DistributorCBS
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseApril 2, 2000 (2000-04-02)
Chronology
Followed byThe President's Man: A Line in the Sand

Plot

Joshua McCord (Norris) is thinking about retiring from his grueling job as a Secret Service agent who is assigned to protect the President (Waite). But first, he must save the First Lady (Adams), kidnapped by a mysterious band of terrorists. To help him on the mission, McCord prepares to train his replacement. Along this path he notices Deke Slater (Neal) previously an Army sergeant with a temper.[1][2]

Cast
  • Chuck Norris as Agent Joshua McCord
  • Dylan Neal as Sergeant Deke Slater
  • Jennifer Tung as Que McCord
  • Ralph Waite as President Matthews
  • Marla Adams as First Lady Matthews
  • Stuart Whitman as George Williams
  • Soon-Tek Oh as General Vinh Tran
  • Jonathan Nichols as Don Diego Santiago
  • Ariel Chipman as Terry Anderson
  • Greg Ricks as Dr. Francis Anderson
  • Ken Farmer as The Judge
  • Mark Dalton as Delta Force soldier

Production

As well as starring in the film Chuck Norris receives the credit of executive producer with his brother Aaron. His son Eric Norris is credited as second unit director, and Michael Preece the director. The main supporting cast consist of Jennifer Tung, Ralph Waite, Marla Adams, Stuart Whitman, and Soon-Tek Oh. Actor Dylan Neal plays second lead.[3]

The filming of The President's Man were filmed by the November 30, 1999 to March 21, 2000, entirely Dallas (Texas) and Camp Hoblitzelle Midlothian TX, with a budget of 2,000,000 U.S. dollars.

Release

On April 2, 2000, the television-film premiered in the USA on CBS.[4] Months after it was released on DVD in other countries including France, England and Argentina. In Italy it was released in the first TV in 2001.

Sequel

A sequel titled The President's Man: A Line in the Sand, directed by Chuck's son Eric Norris, aired in 2002.

See also

References
  1. "Sunday Highlights". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 73: 213. April 2, 2000 – via Newspapers.
  2. "Best bets". The Montgomery Advertiser: 33. March 26, 2003 – via Newspapers.
  3. Chuck Norris (2013). 5 Film Chuck Norris Collection (DVD). Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp LLC. 09600922143.
  4. "Sunday Night". Herald and Review: 47. April 1, 2000 – via Newspapers.
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