This is the greatest movie I know of about executive-level office politics, but it could be seen as an great allegory on politics in general. There is a vacancy in the presidency and various candidates are put forth for the position. The candidates have their strengths and weaknesses, and those who will be doing the selecting have a variety of motives and agendas, and often nothing to do with the best interests of those they are supposed to be caring for. Some are corrupt, some are jealous, some are high-minded, but all are on display with great clarity. The most striking performance may be Frederick March, as the ruthless, manipulative "self-made man" who is the leading candidate. He is more like Richard Nixon than Nixon was. He even sweats nervousness through his upper lip like Nixon.
Review of Executive Suite
