Seven Days in May

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Bill T @btreakle Sep 8, 2026 “The Seven Days In May” This movie was about the Cold War. A story about a president who is not well liked by the general public add a four-star general who attempts to try to change the narrative with hopes and ambitions have become in the next president. Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas are superb in their roles. Movie was made in 1964 and reflects the time during the Cold War. I think the set was done very well the the script was well written and very believable. I highly recommend this film to everyone. See more

Thomas V @TomVee Aug 4, 2026 Taut Cold War era political thriller, told efficiently by Frankenheimer's brisk pacing and a strong Rod Serling script, save for a few moments of bombast. Burt Lancaster is well cast as a seditious general given to jingoistic tirades, Frederic March is excellent and suitably presidential, and physically looks and acts similar enough to LBJ that it's clear that it isn't purely coincidental. Kirk Douglas and the rest of the supporting players all do a fine job. In fact, the film is put together so well that it makes its somewhat outrageous plot seem quite plausible. Frankenheimer is good at that. Lastly, the film is relevant today because it provides a terrific contrast between true patriotism and far right lunacy. See more

hardy C @hardy00 Mar 27, 2026 When two Hollywood heavyweights like Lancaster and Douglas get together, how can you not produce cinematic magic? But it's the direction and script that make this truly a classic political thriller. When they tried filming a remake in the 90s, it was a dud. See more

Tony G @RT92759963 Mar 5, 2026 Always enjoyed political shenanigans and this has plenty, but also thrilling. In short, all the.ingredients for a great movie which this is. See more

gene l @RT63388861 Oct 1, 2025 Many point to the 70's as the golden age of the paranoia infused political thriller, which makes this movie, made 6 years before that era, all the more remarkable. It's use of stark black and white cinematography, and at times baroque settings, combined with the tightly wound acting, is a master class in creating tension. The key moment for me, is when Kirk Douglas's character, Jiggs, meets the President, to tell him about his suspicions. You can see Jiggs holding his garrison cap, in a death grip, almost twisting it, as he slowly uncoils and is finally able to explain the evidence he has found. Given the state of current events, with President Trump recently stating that American cities would be good "training grounds" there is an irony here that reality has flipped the script on this taut thriller, with the President as the potential loose cannon, and the military as an unlikely voice of reason. See more

Per S @RT83737705 Oct 1, 2025 An outstanding political thriller, with brilliant acting and dialogue - appearing timeless, even if it's shot in black and white and technically obviously is set in the 1960's, However, the basic plot could fit to any modern historical circumstances. See more

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