7.8
“The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!”
Seven Days in May (1964)
February 1, 19641h 58mEN
7.3
221 votes
Overview
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Director
John FrankenheimerWhere to Watch
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Original Language
English
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Production Companies
Joel ProductionsSeven Arts ProductionsCayuga ProductionsJohn Frankenheimer Productions Inc.Polyphony Digital
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