Seconds
“Who are SECONDS? The answer is almost too terrifying for words!”
Synopsis
An unhappy middle-aged 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Seconds | Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-05
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Antiochus 'Tony' Wilson
Salome Jens
Nora Marcus
John Randolph
Arthur Hamilton
Will Geer
Old Man
Jeff Corey
Mr. Ruby
Richard Anderson
Dr. Innes
Murray Hamilton
Charlie Evans
Karl Swenson
Dr. Morris
Khigh Dhiegh
Davalo
Frances Reid
Emily Hamilton
Wesley Addy
John
John Lawrence
Texan
Elisabeth Fraser
Plump Blonde
Dody Heath
Sue Bushman (as Dodie Heath)
Robert Brubaker
Mayberry
Jane Wald
Party Guest
Dorothy Morris
Mrs. Filter
Frank Campanella
Man in Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.7x
-$750K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis John Carlino
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Seconds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Gibraltar Productions, Joel Productions, John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Lewis John Carlino, David Ely
Jerry Goldsmith
James Wong Howe
David Newhouse, Ferris Webster
Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Lewis John Carlino
Screenplay
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
David Newhouse
Editor
Ferris Webster
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Edward Lewis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seconds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seconds about?
An unhappy middle-aged 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.
Who directed Seconds?
Seconds was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in Seconds?
The principal cast of Seconds includes Rock Hudson, Salome Jens, John Randolph, Will Geer, Jeff Corey.
When was Seconds released and how long is it?
Seconds was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Seconds?
Seconds had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.7 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Seconds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seconds was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Seconds based on a book or true story?
Seconds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Ely".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seconds?
Seconds holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).