Seven Days in May

Directed by John Frankenheimer
Approved
1964    1h 58mThriller, Drama
7.892%89%
An unpopular U.S. President manages to get a nuclear disarmament treaty through the Senate, but finds that the nation is turning against him. Jiggs Casey, a Marine Colonel, finds evidence that General Scott, the wildly popular head of the Joint Chiefs and certain Presidential Candidate in 2 years is not planning to wait. Casey goes to the president with the information and a web of intrigue begins with each side unsure of who can be trusted.

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Cast of Seven Days in May

  • Burt LancasterGen. James Mattoon Scott
  • Kirk DouglasCol. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
  • Fredric MarchPresident Jordan Lyman
  • Ava GardnerEleanor Holbrook
  • Edmond O'BrienSen. Raymond Clark
  • Martin BalsamPaul Girard
  • Andrew DugganCol. William "Mud" Henderson
  • Hugh MarloweHarold McPherson
  • Whit BissellSen. Frederick Prentice
  • Helen KleebEsther Townsend
  • George MacreadyChristopher Todd
  • Richard AndersonCol. Murdock
  • Bart BurnsSecret Service White House Chief Art Corwin
  • John AlbanParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Monya AndreParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Malcolm AtterburyHorace the White House Physician (uncredited)
  • Walter BaconReporter (uncredited)
  • Sam BagleyReporter (uncredited)
  • Al BainReporter (uncredited)
  • Bill BaldwinAnnouncer (voice) (uncredited)
  • John BartonReporter (uncredited)
  • Jack BerleReporter (uncredited)
  • Robert BrubakerGen. Diefenbach (uncredited)
  • William ChalleeGen. Riley (uncredited)
  • Dick CherneyReporter (uncredited)
  • Charles CirilloReporter (uncredited)
  • Harry DennyParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Mimi DillardMother at Dulles Airport (uncredited)
  • Alphonso DuBoisReporter (uncredited)
  • Fred FisherWaiter (uncredited)
  • Wesley GaleReporter (uncredited)
  • Chuck HamiltonReporter (uncredited)
  • Stuart HolmesSenate Committee Member (uncredited)
  • John HousemanVice Adm. Farley C. Barnswell (uncredited)
  • Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Capt. Ortega (uncredited)
  • Clegg HoytDiner Operator (uncredited)
  • Colette JacksonBar Girl (uncredited)
  • Jim JacobsHelicopter Commando (uncredited)
  • Kenner G. KempSenate Committee Member (uncredited)
  • Paul KingParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Joseph La CavaParty Guest (uncredited)
  • John LarkinCol. Broderick (uncredited)
  • Kent McCordPresidential Aide (uncredited)
  • Tyler McVeyGen. Hardesty (uncredited)
  • William MeaderReporter (uncredited)
  • Tina MenardReporter (uncredited)
  • Charles MeredithSenate Committee Member (uncredited)
  • Ernesto MolinariReporter (uncredited)
  • Jack MullaneyLt. Dorsey Grayson (uncredited)
  • Joe PloskiReporter (uncredited)
  • José PortugalParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Fred RapportParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Paul RavelParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Ron RichReporter (uncredited)
  • Owen SongReporter (uncredited)
  • Norman StevansSenate Commitee Member (uncredited)
  • Charles WattsStewart Dillard (uncredited)
  • Fredd WayneHenry Whitney (uncredited)
  • Ferris WebsterGen. Bernard "Barney" Rutkowski (uncredited)
  • John FrankenheimerDirector
  • Charles W. Bailey IIWriter
  • Rod SerlingWriter
  • Fletcher KnebelWriter
  • Edward LewisProducer

Seven Days in May Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    This film is a cautionary tale that still rings true more than 50 years later. The black and white give the film added mystique that accents an excellent cast.

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