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DRAMA . 1964 . 1h 58m . English . 7.3/10

Seven Days in May_

"The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!"

A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.

Starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March
7.3/10
Rating
1h 58m
Runtime
1964
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!

A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.

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Cast
Burt Lancaster stars as Gen. James Mattoon Scott in Seven Days in May.
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Year context
Seven Days in May was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Seven Days in May is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 58m.

STUDIOS (5)

Joel Productions Seven Arts Productions Cayuga Productions John Frankenheimer Productions Inc. Polyphony Digital

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (219 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Seven Days in May about?
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
How long is Seven Days in May?
Seven Days in May has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in Seven Days in May?
The cast of Seven Days in May includes Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien.
What is the rating of Seven Days in May?
Seven Days in May has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 219 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Thriller
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