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!”
Synopsis
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-21
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Gen. James Mattoon Scott
Kirk Douglas
Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
Fredric March
President Jordan Lyman
Ava Gardner
Eleanor Holbrook
Edmond O'Brien
Sen. Raymond Clark
Martin Balsam
Paul Girard
Andrew Duggan
Col. William "Mutt" Henderson
Hugh Marlowe
Harold McPherson
Whit Bissell
Sen. Frederick Prentice
Helen Kleeb
Esther Townsend
George Macready
Christopher Todd
Richard Anderson
Col. Murdock
Bart Burns
Secret Service White House Chief Art Corwin
John Alban
Party Guest (uncredited)
Monya Andre
Party Guest (uncredited)
Malcolm Atterbury
Horace the White House Physician (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Reporter (uncredited)
Al Bain
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Serling
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Seven Days in May
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Joel Productions, Seven Arts Productions, Cayuga Productions, John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Polyphony Digital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Rod Serling, Fletcher Knebel, Charles W. Bailey II
Jerry Goldsmith
Ellsworth Fredericks
Ferris Webster
Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Rod Serling
Screenplay
Edward Lewis
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Ellsworth Fredericks
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
Cary Odell
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Days in May
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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.
Who stars in Seven Days in May?
The principal cast of Seven Days in May includes Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien.
When was Seven Days in May released and how long is it?
Seven Days in May was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Days in May?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Days in May was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Seven Days in May based on a book or true story?
Seven Days in May is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fletcher Knebel", Novel: "Charles W. Bailey II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Days in May?
Seven Days in May holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).