Seven Days in May (1964) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Seven Days in May
Year
1964
Running time
120 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Thriller. Mystery | Politics. Army. Cold War
Synopsis
At the height of the cold war, a weakened President and a popular four-star general face off in a battle for control of the US government. President Jordan Lyman has successfully negotiated an arms reduction treaty with the Soviet Union, but his measure is unpopular and does not sit well with General James Mattoon Scott, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who has been quite vocal in his opposition. Marine Corps Col. Jiggs Casey, who works for Scott, begins to suspect that senior military officers are plotting a coup to overthrow the government.
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Awards
1964: 2 nominations for Oscar: Supporting Actor (Edmond O'Brien), Art Direction (B&W)
1964: Golden Globe: Supp. Actor (O'Brien). Nominated for Actor (March), Director, Score
1964: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Drama Screenplay
1963: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actor (Fredric March) (ex aequo)
Critics' reviews
- "'Seven Days in May' smacks of realism, from its skillfully realized sets to its wholly believable supporting performances by O'Brien, Balsam, and John Houseman. Sure to keep you on the edge of your seat."
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