John frankenheimer celebrity profile check out the latest john frankenheimer photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Burnedout middleaged businessman arthur hamilton played by john. Starting over in america, however, is not as easy as it sounds. Seconds, a malayalam thriller directed by aneesh upasana seconds, an episode in the american animated tv series seconds. Apr 06, 2020 john frankenheimer, in full john michael frankenheimer, born february 19, 1930, queens, new york, u. Rock hudson is a revelation in this sinister, sciencefictioninflected dispatch from the fractured 1960s. Seconds, american psychological thriller film, released in 1966, that was directed by. Burnedout middleaged businessman arthur hamilton played by john randolph is approached by a. I read that director john frankenheimer manchurian candidate was dissatisfied with the second half of the film.
A second life for seconds, the 1966 cult classic that made audiences sick john frankenheimer s wouldbe blockbuster was booed at cannes and failed commercially, but its twisted. He returns to the company for another bite of the apple and is led into a kubrickesque waiting room full of identically dressed men waiting for a rerebirth. John michael frankenheimer february 19, 1930 july 6, 2002 was an american film and television director known for social dramas. Seconds, american psychological thriller film, released in 1966, that was directed by john frankenheimer. A hardhearted colonel loses many men in his groups bombing missions over world war two germany, but keeps on going and wont tolerate lightly a young major losing his nerve under the strain,who refuses to continue. John frankenheimer, the director best known for the classic political thriller the manchurian candidate but who was equally successful in televisions golden age and, more recently. Director john frankenheimer brings a brooding and kinetic tension to the proceedings that seems ahead of its time for 1966 and still feels potent today, while james wong howes masterful camerawork is rich and crisply detailed when it needs to be, and superbly disorienting when the story is at its most bizarre. Among his credits were birdman of alcatraz 1962, the manchurian candidate 1962, seven days in may 1964, the train 1965, seconds. Filmed in black and white seconds has that unsettling jumpyjangly editing and sound track i associate with 50s film noir. Here are a few examples of ways you can filter the charts.
Seconds, directed by john frankenheimer, concerns a middleaged banker who, dissatisfied with his suburban existence, elects to undergo a strange and elaborate procedure that will grant him a new life. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. Seconds 1966 directed by john frankenheimer genres science fiction, thriller. Seconds cast starring murray hamilton, john lawrence, paul kent, ronald green, david garfield. The loneliest studio film of the 1960s tweet share post bookmark subscribe its difficult to imagine what it must have been like to see seconds in 1966. Seconds 1966 directed by john frankenheimer london. Seconds, directed by john frankenheimer, concerns a middleaged banker who. For at least 20 years ive remembered john frankenheimer s seconds 1966 with a feeling of clammy dread unique to that film, and recommended it to countless friends without ever quite working. An unhappy middleaged banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give. An unhappy middleaged banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give him a completely new look and identity one that comes with its own price.
Ronin film, where arthur hamilton john randolph gets middleaged angst. Seconds is a 1966 american sciencefiction drama film directed by john frankenheimer and starring rock hudson. My first experience with john frankenheimer was seconds 1966 years ago when it aired late on the amc channel. Seconds 1966 john frankenheimer cast and crew allmovie. Seconds is a 1966 american sciencefiction drama film directed by john frankenheimer and. The final film in frankenheimer s informal paranoia trilogy, the other installments being the manchurian candidate and seven days in may, seconds is the best and certainly the most enduringly resonant of the three, in part because its less of a political thriller than it is a resoundingly human one, less concerned. When a 16yearold, neglected by his movie producer father, gets in trouble, his father doesnt believe his claim of selfdefense. In the video above, a chronological analysis of john frankenheimers seconds by wickham flannagan. Its a deeply dystopian one, however, where the body is. John frankenheimer and james wong howe in seconds 1966 seconds 1966 rock hudson in seconds. With rock hudson, frank campanella, john randolph, frances reid. John frankenheimers wouldbe blockbuster was booed at cannes and.
The film was entered into the 1966 cannes film festival and released by paramount pictures. The first couple minutes of john frankenheimers seconds, including. Seconds by john frankenheimer john frankenheimer, rock. Born in new york and raised in queens, john frankenheimer wanted to become a professional tennis player. Among his credits were birdman of alcatraz 1962, the manchurian candidate 1962, seven days in may 1964, the train 1965, seconds 1966, grand prix 1966, french connection ii. Criterion collection edition of seconds, directed by john. In his sixhour archive interview, john frankenheimer 19302002 gives a vivid description of his early television work as an assistant director on you are there, danger and edward r. The final film in frankenheimer s informal paranoia trilogy, the other installments being the manchurian candidate and seven days in may, seconds is the best and certainly the most. By the end of the movie, not only was i terrified, but compelled to become a frankenheimer fan and have seconds of seconds. At its deepest level, seconds is also a resurrection story. He won four consecutive emmy awards in the 1990s for the television movies against the wall, the burning season, andersonville and george wallace, which also received a golden globe award.
Highest rated movies and tv shows with john frankenheimer imdb. Sort john frankenheimer movies how they were received by critics and audiences. Featuring dazzling, disorienting cinematography from the great james wong howe and a strong lead performance by rock hudson, seconds is a compellingly paranoid take on. Seconds, john frankenheimer s 1966 masterpiece, is a fascinating piece of work in anyones book. A special wooden vat was built higher than usual to conceal some of the full frontal male and female nudity. Nov 27, 2014 this is the last scene of seconds, a really chilling ending to a creepy masterpiece of a movie. The screenplay by lewis john carlino was based on seconds, a novel by david ely. Frankenheimer s mordant depiction of visual art in the modern agemainly a tool of commerce, a servant of technology, or a refuge for dilettantessets up a telling contrast with the visual eloquence of seconds itself. Seconds comics, a 2014 graphic novel by bryan lee omalley. John michael frankenheimer february 19, 1930 july 6, 2002 was an american film and television director known for social dramas and actionsuspense films. Seconds 1966 thriller, scifi movie directed by john. James macarthur, kim hunter, james daly, james gregory. The final film in frankenheimers informal paranoia trilogy, the other installments being the manchurian candidate and seven days in may, seconds is the best and certainly the most enduringly resonant of the three, in part because its less of a political thriller than it is a resoundingly human one, less concerned. Seconds, a us thriller directed by john frankenheimer.
Sort john frankenheimer movies by adjusted domestic box office grosses using current movie ticket cost in millions sort john frankenheimer movies by yearly domestic box office rank. The film was underrated in its day but gained respect years later and attracted a cult following. Just as americas obsession with youth culture was about to shift into overdrive, seconds offered a potent warning about the desire to be young at all costs, and few movies have ever offered a more interesting and more literal spin on the notion that you cant run away from yourself. He loved movies and his favorite actor was robert mitchum.
In 1969, a critic and biographer of director john frankenheimer, who has died of a stroke aged 72, wrote. John frankenheimer movies and filmography allmovie. Ranking all of director john frankenheimers movies cinema. Seconds 1966 is the third in what director john frankenheimer termed his paranoia. Psychological thriller, science fiction, drama, new hollywood. According to john frankenheimer, it was hudsons idea to have two different actors play the arthur hamiltontony wilson role, instead of having just one actor play both parts with makeup changes like originally envisioned. Get the full list of all john frankenheimer movies. Spoiler alert reveals significant ending plot points. Fiftyish arthur hamilton john randolph is approached by a secret. Film historians generally acknowledge that the transformation from the hollywood studio system to the american new wave occurred with the 1969 release of easy rider. Hudson felt that he would be unconvincing as arthur hamilton and said he would only do the movie in the tony wilson role. He decided he wanted to be an actor but then he applied for and was accepted in the motion picture squadron of the air force where he realized his natural talent to handle a. However, filming seconds as a silent movie gave frankenheimer and howe the freedom to concentrate on their.
Jul 06, 2012 the train 1964 one of five movies made by burt lancaster and john frankenheimer, had things gone differently, arthur penns name wouldve have been the one credited to the train. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title seconds. Aug 22, 20 a second life for seconds, the 1966 cult classic that made audiences sick john frankenheimer s wouldbe blockbuster was booed at cannes and failed commercially, but its twisted tale of a midlife. Aug, 20 frankenheimers mordant depiction of visual art in the modern agemainly a tool of commerce, a servant of technology, or a refuge for dilettantessets up a telling contrast with the visual eloquence of seconds itself. John frankenheimer s films include the manchurian candidate, seconds, ronin, the train. In the comparatively brief span of 10 years, he has become probably the most important. John frankenheimer, in full john michael frankenheimer, born february 19, 1930, queens, new york, u. The third movie in what has been called his paranoia trilogy, john frankenheimer s 1966 seconds is an angry, menacing film that scowls at the very american idea of starting over and shoves the probable reality of that decision in our faces. The top 20 movies directed by john frankenheimer flickchart. Hudson gives a firstrate performance as the new identity of a man lured with the offer of a new idenity. Hemmed in by an arid marriage, paunchy middleaged banker randolph grasps another chance at life when a secret organisation transforms him into hunky.
Actually, the film is full of cameos from actors youve seen elsewhere. He was considered one of the last remaining directors who insisted on. In the comparatively brief span of 10 years, he has become probably the most. Jul 08, 2002 in 1969, a critic and biographer of director john frankenheimer, who has died of a stroke aged 72, wrote. The veteran cameramans work on director john frankenheimer s 1966 film seconds, a. A second life for seconds, the 1966 cult classic that made. Jul 06, 2002 one of the most astute observers of the social and political scene of the early 60s, director john frankenheimer built his early reputation on his unique ability to bridge the gap between television and hollywood drama, old and new visual technologies, and the more personal hollywood films of yesteryear and the cinema of faceless corporate modernity. John frankenheimer biography, movie highlights and photos. For at least 20 years ive remembered john frankenheimers seconds 1966 with a feeling of clammy dread unique to that film, and recommended it to countless friends without ever quite working. Seconds, directed by john frankenheimer, concerns a middleaged banker who, dissatisfied with his. Find movie and film cast and crew information for seconds 1966 john frankenheimer on allmovie. The train 1964 one of five movies made by burt lancaster and john frankenheimer, had things gone differently, arthur penns name wouldve have been the one credited to the train.
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