Search - Seven Days in May

Adapted by Rod Serling from the best-selling novel by Fletcher Knebel and Charles Waldo Bailey II, Seven Days in May was allegedly inspired by the far-right ramblings of one General Edwin Walker. Burt Lancaster plays General James M. Scott, who, convinced that liberal President Jordan Lyman (Fredric March) is soft on America's enemies, plots a military takeover of the United States. Every effort made by President Lyman to find concrete evidence of General Scott's scheme is scuttled by political protocol, human error and accidental death. Ultimately, Lyman must rely upon the man who first uncovered the plot: Colonel "Jiggs" Casey (Kirk Douglas). John Frankenheimer's terse direction and Ellsworth Fredericks' stark black and white photography enhance the "docudrama" feel of Seven Days in May. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Burt Lancaster - Gen. James M. Scott
Kirk Douglas - Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
Fredric March - President Jordan Lyman
Ava Gardner - Eleanor Holbrook
Edmond O'Brien - Sen. Raymond Clark

1964	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (nominee)	Golden Globe	Fredric March
1964	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Pic (winner)	Golden Globe	Edmond O'Brien
1964	Best Director (nominee)	Golden Globe	John Frankenheimer
1964	Best Original Score (nominee)	Golden Globe	Jerry Goldsmith
1964	Best Black and White Art Direction (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Edward Boyle
1964	Best Black and White Art Direction (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Cary O'Dell
1964	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Pic (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Edmond O'Brien

The classic political thriller Seven Days in May, directed by John Frankenheimer, is available in a widescreen DVD release from Warner Brothers. This black-and-white film delivers stark tonal contrasts while remaining relatively crisp. A bit of graininess exists, resulting in a "realistic" look, but this is due to the original cinematography and not to the transfer itself. Feature-length audio commentary by John Frankenheimer is included as a bonus feature. Other features include the original theatrical trailer, information on cast and crew, awards, and background information on the political forces behind the film. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital, albeit a monaural track. English and French subtitles are available as well. ~ Michael Zerbo, All Movie Guide

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