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COMEDY . 1967 . 1h 43m . 5.8/10

The President's Analyst_

"Only two people on earth want Sidney Schaefer alive. Sidney Schaefer. And the President of the United States."

At first, Dr. Sidney Schaefer feels honored and thrilled to be offered the job of the President's Analyst. But then the stress of the job and the paranoid spies that come with a sensitive government position get to him, and he runs away. Now spies from all over the world are after him, either to get him for their own side or to kill him and prevent someone else from getting him.

Starring James Coburn, Godfrey Cambridge, Severn Darden
5.8/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
1967
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Only two people on earth want Sidney Schaefer alive. Sidney Schaefer. And the President of the United States.

At first, Dr. Sidney Schaefer feels honored and thrilled to be offered the job of the President's Analyst. But then the stress of the job and the paranoid spies that come with a sensitive government position get to him, and he runs away. Now spies from all over the world are after him, either to get him for their own side or to kill him and prevent someone else from getting him.

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Cast
James Coburn stars as Dr. Sidney Schaefer in The President's Analyst.
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Year context
The President's Analyst was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
At first, Dr. Sidney Schaefer feels honored and thrilled to be offered the job of the President's Analyst. But then the stress of the job and the paranoid sp...
The President's Analyst is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

CAST (20)

James Coburn
James Coburn
Dr. Sidney Schaefer
Godfrey Cambridge
Godfrey Cambridge
Don Masters
Severn Darden
Severn Darden
Kropotkin
Joan Delaney
Joan Delaney
Nan Butler
Pat Harrington, Jr.
Pat Harrington, Jr.
Arlington Hewes
BM
Barry McGuire
Old Wrangler
Jill Banner
Jill Banner
Snow White
Eduard Franz
Eduard Franz
Ethan Allen Cocket
Walter Burke
Walter Burke
Henry Lux
Will Geer
Will Geer
Dr. Lee-Evan
William Daniels
William Daniels
Wynn Quantrill
Joan Darling
Joan Darling
Jeff Quantrill
SC
Sheldon Collins
Bing Quantrill
Arte Johnson
Arte Johnson
Sullivan
Martin Horsey
Martin Horsey
1st Puddlian
William Beckley
William Beckley
2nd Puddlian
Kathleen Hughes
Kathleen Hughes
White House Tourist
WD
Walt Davis
Phoneman (uncredited)
JG
John Gunn
FBR Agent (uncredited)
PH
Pitt Herbert
White House Tour Guide (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (48 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The President's Analyst about?
At first, Dr. Sidney Schaefer feels honored and thrilled to be offered the job of the President's Analyst. But then the stress of the job and the paranoid spies that come with a sensitive government position get to him, and he runs away. Now spies from all over the world are after him, either to get him for their own side or to kill him and prevent someone else from getting him.
How long is The President's Analyst?
The President's Analyst has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in The President's Analyst?
The cast of The President's Analyst includes James Coburn, Godfrey Cambridge, Severn Darden, Joan Delaney, Pat Harrington, Jr..
What is the rating of The President's Analyst?
The President's Analyst has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 48 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Science Fiction Thriller
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