Seconds (1966): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Seconds is a 1966 sci-fi thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Rock Hudson. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $647 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Seconds About?
The premise of Seconds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A banker named Arthur Hamilton is contacted with a mysterious offer – the chance to live again. Through a complex scheme, he seemingly transforms into Tony Wilson, a California artist. As he embraces his new identity, Hamilton begins to unravel a disturbing truth about the process and the people involved, realizing that his second chance comes at a significant and dangerous price. He must confront the unsettling reality of his rebirth and fight to understand the forces that control his existence.
Seconds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new identity
- plastic surgery
- midlife crisis
- california
- surrealism
- faked death
- male frontal nudity
- cult film
- malibu california
- national film registry
- train station
- grape crushing
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- psychological thriller
- first person camera
- surgery
- artist
- beach
- secret society
- mysterious telephone call
- manhattan new york city
- grand central station manhattan new york city
- snorricam
- trophy
- regret
- reconstructive surgery
- new york city
- bacchanal
- painting
- based on novel
- distorted image
- hand off
- message
- laundry
- refrigerated warehouse
- meat packing plant
- cosmetic surgery
- bandaged face
- bandaged hands
- obituary
- physical therapy
- reclining chair
- reel to reel tape recorder
- baggage claim
- audio begins before video
- artist studio
- parade
- playing a recorder
- public nudity
- wine harvest festival
- nude dancing
Seconds Cast
Rock Hudson stars in Seconds. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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Director John Frankenheimer
More from John Frankenheimer
More films directed by John Frankenheimer, best-rated first: The Manchurian Candidate, The Train, Birdman of Alcatraz and Seven Days in May.
Seconds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Seconds 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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Seconds Plot Summary
What happens in Seconds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Arthur Hamilton, portrayed by John Randolph, is a middle-aged man who finds himself drifting through a life that seems to lack any meaningful direction. Disheartened by his unfulfilling job as a banker and estranged from the love he once shared with his wife, his world is turned upside down when he is contacted by a mysterious organization known only as the “Company.” This connection happens through a friend believed to be long dead. They offer him a startling opportunity: a second chance at life.
Full summary
The whole story of Seconds, scene by scene
Seconds Box Office
Seconds grossed $647 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$647
Seconds Awards & Nominations
Seconds was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1967 1 nomination- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
Seconds Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.
- Featurette Three Reasons: Seconds
- Featurette Michael Lehmann on SECONDS
- Featurette On the Channel: Imogen Sara Smith on SECONDS
How Well Do You Know Seconds?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Arthur Hamilton's profession at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Seconds
8 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ford Country Squire and the 1965 Ford Mustang.
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1965 Ford Country Squire Important role -
1965 Ford Mustang Important role -
1964 Ford Custom Minor role -
1964 Lincoln Continental Minor role
Seconds Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Plan Diabólico” and “O Segundo Rosto”.
- Also known as
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- Plan Diabólico
- O Segundo Rosto
- 세컨드
- 세컨즈
- Uma Segunda Vida
- Operazione diabolica
- Der Mann, der zweimal lebte
- L'Opération diabolique
- Вторые
- Második lehetőség
- Twarze na sprzedaż
- 第二生命
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- El otro Sr. Hamilton
- A doua existență
- İki Yüzlü Adam
- Znovuzrození
- Död man lever
- Manden, der skiftede ansigt
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Seconds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Seconds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Seconds?
Seconds runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Seconds released?
Seconds was released on October 5, 1966.
Who directed Seconds?
Seconds was directed by John Frankenheimer.
More films by John Frankenheimer Who is in the cast of Seconds?
Seconds stars Rock Hudson.
How much did Seconds make at the box office?
Seconds grossed $647 worldwide.
How is Seconds rated?
Seconds has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was Seconds nominated for any awards?
Seconds received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Seconds have a post-credit scene?
No. Seconds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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