The President's Analyst 1967
"Only two people on earth want Sidney Schaefer alive. Sidney Schaefer. And the President of the United States."
In Theodore J. Flicker's sharp-witted 1967 comedy-thriller *The President's Analyst*, Dr. Sidney Schaefer starts his new job with patriotic pride—only to realize the pressures of being the President's personal therapist are more than he bargained for.
Director: Theodore J. Flicker
Cast
James Coburn
Dr. Sidney Schaefer
Godfrey Cambridge
Don Masters
Severn Darden
Kropotkin
Joan Delaney
Nan Butler
Pat Harrington Jr.
Arlington Hewes
Barry McGuire
Old Wrangler
Jill Banner
Snow White
Eduard Franz
Ethan Allen Cocket
Walter Burke
Henry Lux
Will Geer
Dr. Lee-Evan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The President's Analyst (1967) about?
After taking a high-profile job as the President's personal therapist, Dr. Sidney Schaefer finds himself overwhelmed by the paranoia and secrecy of government life. Forced to flee, he becomes the most hunted man on Earth, pursued by spies from every corner of the globe.
Who directed The President's Analyst?
Theodore J. Flicker, a filmmaker known for blending comedy and social satire in his work.
Who stars in The President's Analyst?
The film stars James Coburn, Godfrey Cambridge, Severn Darden, Joan Delaney, and Pat Harrington Jr.
Is The President's Analyst (1967) worth watching?
With its clever satire of Cold War paranoia and a standout performance by James Coburn, *The President's Analyst* offers a unique mix of humor and tension. Fans of 1960s sci-fi comedies or offbeat thrillers will likely find it a delightful—and surprisingly relevant—watch.
How long is The President's Analyst?
The film runs for 103 minutes.
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About The President's Analyst (1967) — A parodic spy thriller with James Coburn at his best
In Theodore J. Flicker's sharp-witted 1967 comedy-thriller *The President's Analyst*, Dr. Sidney Schaefer starts his new job with patriotic pride—only to realize the pressures of being the President's personal therapist are more than he bargained for. As paranoid government agents, shadowy spies, and foreign operatives close in, Schaefer flees, sparking a globe-trotting cat-and-mouse game where everyone seems to want the same thing: him.
This Cold War-era satire blends razor-sharp humor with tense suspense, poking fun at bureaucracy, espionage, and the absurdity of power. With a stellar cast led by James Coburn's charismatic vulnerability at its core, the film balances dark comedy with undercurrents of existential dread, creating a cult classic that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
