| The President's Analyst | |
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| Directed by | Theodore J. Flicker |
| Written by | Theodore J. Flicker |
| Produced by | Stanley Rubin |
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| Cinematography | William A. Fraker |
| Edited by | Stuart H. Pappé |
| Music by | Lalo Schifrin |
Production company | Panpiper Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | over $2 million[1] or $2.5 million[2] |
| Box office | $2.4 million (US/Canada rentals)[3] |
The President's Analyst is a 1967 American satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ted Flicker and starring James Coburn. The film has elements of political satire and science fiction, including themes concerning modern ethics and privacy, specifically the intrusion of the telecommunications alliance, working with the U.S. government, into citizens' private lives. The film was released theatrically on December 21, 1967, and was initially not a commercial success. However, it was reviewed favorably and eventually achieved cult status.[4]
- ^ Hyams, Joe (11 June 1967). "Poured in the Mogul Mold".(subscription required) Los Angeles Times. p. I55.
- ^ "Acting like a success". Daily News. July 5, 1967. p. 62.
- ^ "Big Rental Films of 1968", Variety, 8 January 1969. p. 15. Please note this figure is a rental accruing to distributors.
- ^ Thompson, Nathaniel. "The President's Analyst". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2022.