Seven Days in May (1964)

In the chilling grip of the cold war, the United States is caught in a perilous dance of power, with the fate of the nation teetering on a razor's edge. President Jordan Lyman, despite his dwindling popularity, achieves an unprecedented feat by successfully securing a nuclear disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union. This extraordinary maneuver, however, stirs not applause but a menacing undercurrent of dissent within his own ranks. Towering over this turmoil is General James Mattoon Scott, a charismatic four-star general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Scott's widespread popularity and bellowing opposition to the treaty cultivate a simmering tension that threatens to fracture the government from within. His vehement resistance to the treaty plants seeds of suspicion that begin to sprout within the minds of those closest to him. Caught in this vortex of mistrust is Marine Corps Col. Jiggs Casey, a dedicated officer working under Scott. When Casey stumbles upon evidence suggesting a shocking truth, the nation's political landscape shudders. It appears that Scott, a potential Presidential Candidate in the near future, might not be willing to wait for the natural course of democracy. The evidence points to a brewing storm - a coup d'état planned by senior military officers to overthrow the government. Armed with this daunting knowledge, Casey approaches President Lyman, setting in motion a tense and intricate web of intrigue. In this high-stakes chess game, every move is critical, every alliance questionable. President Lyman, with a small circle of trusted officials, must navigate this treacherous labyrinth to gather proof of Scott's treachery and quell the insurrection before it shatters the fragile peace of the nation. "Seven Days in May" is a riveting exploration of the delicate balance between power and loyalty, set against the backdrop of political turmoil. It's a suspense-filled journey that keeps you on the edge, wondering who, if anyone, can be trusted.

Seven Days in May is a drama movie featuring Burt Lancaster.

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