Seven Days in May(1964)
“The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!”
Overview
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
Joel Productions
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Gen. James Mattoon Scott
Kirk Douglas
as Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
Fredric March
as President Jordan Lyman
Ava Gardner
as Eleanor Holbrook
Edmond O'Brien
as Sen. Raymond Clark
Martin Balsam
as Paul Girard
Andrew Duggan
as Col. William "Mutt" Henderson
Hugh Marlowe
as Harold McPherson
Whit Bissell
as Sen. Frederick Prentice
Helen Kleeb
as Esther Townsend
George Macready
as Christopher Todd
Richard Anderson
as Col. Murdock
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Joel Productions • Seven Arts Productions • Cayuga Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Seven Days in May?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Seven Days in May (1964).
What is Seven Days in May about?▼
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Who directed Seven Days in May?▼
Seven Days in May was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1964. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Seven Days in May?▼
Seven Days in May has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Seven Days in May?▼
The cast of Seven Days in May includes Burt Lancaster as Gen. James Mattoon Scott, Kirk Douglas as Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey, Fredric March as President Jordan Lyman, Ava Gardner as Eleanor Holbrook, Edmond O'Brien as Sen. Raymond Clark and more.
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