Seconds story

movie: Seconds (1966) · 1966-10-05

Seconds is a mystery dealing with the obsession with eternal youth and a mysterious organization which gives people a second chance in life.

8 total · 3 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
purpose in life major Arthur Hamilton was a middle-aged man whose life has lost purpose. He has achieved success, but found it unfulfilling.
the quest for immortality major Arthur Hamilton had his own death faked, was given the body of a young man, and was granted a new identity. His new name was Tony Wilson.
what if I had a second chance at life major Arthur Hamilton had his own death faked, was given the body of a young man, and was granted a new identity.
appearance altering technology minor Arthur Hamilton was given a new and young body by means of some highly advanced form of plastic surgery.
father and daughter minor Arthur Hamilton didn't see much of his daughter after she moved out west and took up residence with her husband.
hedonism minor One lengthy scene showed a group of young, naked revelers stomping grapes.
husband and wife minor Arthur Hamilton was in an unsatisfying, loveless marriage.
romantic love minor Tony Wilson fell in love with Nora Marcus, but it turned out she was showing romantic interest in him as part of her job.