Seven Days in May

(1964)Directed by John Frankenheimer118 minDrama, Thriller
The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!

A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.

Burt Lancasteras Gen. James Mattoon Scott
Kirk Douglasas Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
Fredric Marchas President Jordan Lyman
Ava Gardneras Eleanor Holbrook
Edmond O'Brienas Sen. Raymond Clark
Martin Balsamas Paul Girard
Andrew Dugganas Col. William "Mutt" Henderson
Hugh Marloweas Harold McPherson
Whit Bissellas Sen. Frederick Prentice
Helen Kleebas Esther Townsend
George Macreadyas Christopher Todd
Richard Andersonas Col. Murdock
BBBart Burnsas Secret Service White House Chief Art Corwin
JAJohn Albanas Party Guest (uncredited)
MAMonya Andreas Party Guest (uncredited)
Malcolm Atterburyas Horace the White House Physician (uncredited)
WBWalter Baconas Reporter (uncredited)
Al Bainas Reporter (uncredited)
Bill Baldwinas Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
JBJohn Bartonas Reporter (uncredited)
Jack Berleas Reporter (uncredited)
Robert Brubakeras Gen. Diefenbach (uncredited)
William Challeeas Gen. Riley (uncredited)
DCDick Cherneyas Reporter (uncredited)