description Seven Days in May Overview
Seven Days in May depicts a scenario involving a clandestine group’s attempt to seize control of the United States government following a presidential disarmament agreement with the USSR. The story centers on escalating tensions between military forces and civilian leadership during a seven-day period. Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, and Ava Gardner star in this 1964 political thriller.
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info Seven Days in May Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1964 |
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Why is Seven Days in May about a coup attempt?
"Seven Days in May" imagines senior U.S. military figures plotting against a president after a nuclear disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union. The 1964 film uses Cold War fear to test civilian control of the military.
Who are the main actors in Seven Days in May?
The film stars Burt Lancaster as General James Mattoon Scott, Kirk Douglas as Colonel Jiggs Casey, and Fredric March as President Jordan Lyman. Ava Gardner also appears in a key supporting role.
Did Rod Serling write Seven Days in May?
Yes, Rod Serling wrote the screenplay, adapting the novel by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II. Serling's background on "The Twilight Zone" shows in the film's tense, speculative political setup.
Is Seven Days in May a romance movie?
No, it is a political thriller, even though Ava Gardner's character is tied to a personal scandal subplot. Its real focus is the confrontation between the elected president and a secret military faction.
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