Plot
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.
Written by
Fletcher Knebel, Charles W. Bailey II, Rod Serling
Directed by
John Frankenheimer
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Seven Arts Productions, Joel Productions, Paramount
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 8 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
18,012
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA