
An unpopular U.S. President manages to get a nuclear disarmament treaty through the Senate, but finds that the nation is turning against him. Jiggs Casey, a Marine Colonel, finds evidence that General Scott, the wildly popular head of the Joint Chiefs and certain Presidential Candidate in 2 years is not planning to wait. Casey goes to the president with the information and a web of intrigue begins with each side unsure of who can be trusted.... (Full plot summary below)
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An unpopular U.S. President manages to get a nuclear disarmament treaty through the Senate, but finds that the nation is turning against him. Jiggs Casey, a Marine Colonel, finds evidence that General Scott, the wildly popular head of the Joint Chiefs and certain Presidential Candidate in 2 years is not planning to wait. Casey goes to the president with the information and a web of intrigue begins with each side unsure of who can be trusted.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyFrankenheimer's gripping political tale of conspiracy benefits from taut direction, good acting by an all-star cast, and excellent technical values, especially cinematography. |
| The New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe whole thing achieves a tingling speed and irresistible tension under John Frankenheimer's direction, which deftly lifts some of the tricks of pictorial and musical emphasis from the old Nazi "Blitzkrieg" films. |
| NetflixJames RocchiDirector John Frankenheimer's 1960s political thriller still crackles and pops. |
| Sarasota Herald-TribuneChristopher LloydIt's a good, engaging movie - great-looking, too, with top-notch photography and production design - but it tends to fall apart when you start kicking the tires and peek under the hood. |
| Chicago ReaderDave KehrJohn Frankenheimer directed, too much in love with technique, though he ably taps the neuroticism of Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, and Fredric March. |
| CinePassionFernando F. CroceFrankenheimer's Washington, D.C., less baroque than in The Manchurian Candidate but just as hazardous |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...a decent hour-long thriller trapped within the confines of a bloated misfire. |
| User ReviewJames WAn engrossing, quick-paced thriller with an all-star cast. Powerful performances from Lancaster, Douglas and March. What incredible screen presence they have! |
| User ReviewJohn BOne of my favorite moves. Outstanding cast. |
| User ReviewJohn MOne of my favorite films. If you like a good conspiracy/suspense movie, this is one of the best you'll see. Realistic to a scary degree, especially considering it came out just after the Kennedy assassination. |