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Seven Days in May

  • 1964
  • Approved
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
17K
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Seven Days in May (1964)
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United States military leaders plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack.United States military leaders plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack.United States military leaders plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack.

  • Director
    • John Frankenheimer
  • Writers
    • Fletcher Knebel
    • Charles W. Bailey II
    • Rod Serling
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Fredric March
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Frankenheimer
    • Writers
      • Fletcher Knebel
      • Charles W. Bailey II
      • Rod Serling
    • Stars
      • Burt Lancaster
      • Kirk Douglas
      • Fredric March
    • 133User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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    "Seven Days in May"Fredric March, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster1964 Paramount Pictures Black and White, Military, Uniform, Film Still, Entertainment mptv_2018_May_to_August_Update
    "Seven Days in May"Fredric March1964 Paramount Pictures Black and White, Map, United States, Political, America, Entertainment mptv_2018_May_to_August_Update
    "Seven Days in May"Kirk Douglas1964 Paramount Pictures Black and White, Map, United States, America, Military Uniform, Entertainment mptv_2018_May_to_August_Update
    "Seven Days in May"Director John Frankenheimer, Fredric March, Martin Balsam, Kirk Douglas1964 Paramount Pictures Black and White, Film Still, Behind the Scenes, Political, Entertainment mptv_2018_May_to_August_Update
    "Seven Days in May"Burt Lancaster1964 Paramount Pictures Black and White, Military, Film Still, Entertainment mptv_2018_May_to_August_Update
    "Seven Days in May"Kirk Douglas, Fredric March1964 Paramount Pictures Black and White, United States, America, Map, Military Uniform, Entertainment mptv_2018_May_to_August_Update
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    Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, and Fredric March in Seven Days in May (1964)
    Fredric March in Seven Days in May (1964)
    Kirk Douglas in Seven Days in May (1964)
    Fredric March in Seven Days in May (1964)
    Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster in Seven Days in May (1964)

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    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • Gen. James Mattoon Scott
    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Col. Martin 'Jiggs' Casey
    Fredric March
    Fredric March
    • President Jordan Lyman
    Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner
    • Eleanor Holbrook
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Sen. Raymond Clark
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Paul Girard
    Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan
    • Col. William 'Mud' Henderson
    Hugh Marlowe
    Hugh Marlowe
    • Harold McPherson
    Whit Bissell
    Whit Bissell
    • Sen. Frederick Prentice
    Helen Kleeb
    Helen Kleeb
    • Esther Townsend
    George Macready
    George Macready
    • Christopher Todd
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    • Col. Murdock
    Bart Burns
    Bart Burns
    • Secret Service White House Chief Art Corwin
    John Alban
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Monya Andre
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Malcolm Atterbury
    Malcolm Atterbury
    • Horace - White House Physician
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Bacon
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Bagley
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Frankenheimer
    • Writers
      • Fletcher Knebel
      • Charles W. Bailey II
      • Rod Serling
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The story is set in the "not too distant" future. While viewing slides of pictures taken at the last naval inspection, the date 1970 can be seen. Although likely overlooked by modern audiences, the movie has many futuristic items that would have seemed state of the art at the time of release. The wall projecting slide viewer, the television based teleconference equipment, even the digital time/date display at the Pentagon were all touches meant at the time of release to reflect a high tech environment of the near future.
    • Goofs
      General Scott is wearing his Medal of Honor (MOH) ribbon over the right pocket of his uniform coat. The MOH ribbon is never worn in that location. It is supposed to be worn along with the recipient's other ribbons above the left pocket (in the topmost position). He is also wearing the MOH ribbon upside-down.
    • Quotes

      General James Mattoon Scott: And if you want to talk about your oath of office, I'm here to tell you face to face, President Lyman, that you violated that oath when you stripped this country of its muscles - when you deliberately played upon the fear and fatigue of the people and told them they could remove that fear by the stroke of a pen. And then when this nation rejected you, lost faith in you, and began militantly to oppose you, you violated that oath by not resigning from office and turning the country over to someone who could represent the people of the United States.

      President Jordan Lyman: And that would be General James Mattoon Scott, would it? I don't know whether to laugh at that kind of megalomania, or simply cry.

      General James Mattoon Scott: James Mattoon Scott, as you put it, hasn't the slightest interest in his own glorification. But he does have an abiding interest in the survival of this country.

      President Jordan Lyman: Then, by God, run for office. You have such a fervent, passionate, evangelical faith in this country - why in the name of God don't you have any faith in the system of government you're so hell-bent to protect?

    • Connections
      Edited into 365 Days, also Known as a Year (2019)

    User reviews133

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    7/10
    Can it really happen? Is it about to happen?
    John Frankenheimer directs this powerful political thriller about a conspiracy by top military brass to overthrow the government. A marvelous cast in a powerful, pulse pounding drama. Kirk Douglas is a Marine Colonel that suspects the Joint Chief of Staff Chairman(Burt Lancaster)of plotting a disguised military coup that would destroy the President's nuclear disarmament treaty. Veteran actor Fredric March is outstanding as the President.

    The very talented supporting cast includes: the beautiful Ava Gardner, Martin Balsam, Andrew Duggan and Edmond O'Brien. John Houseman makes his debut in this Rod Serling screenplay. This one is a heavyweight. Paranoia prevails. The Russians are always suspect; but who would think of your own military turning inside out?
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • May 18, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sedam dana u maju
    • Filming locations
      • White House - 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA(exterior only, during opening scenes of protesters)
    • Production companies
      • John Frankenheimer Productions Inc.
      • Joel Productions
      • Seven Arts Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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