Seven Days In May - 1964 - 7/10

During nuclear disarmament talks with the Soviets, the US President’s approval ratings plunge.
The man is ailing, out of step with the people, and stubborn.
While behind his back, a clique of Pentagon brass plot a military coup.
Far-fetched? The premise swings in and out of relevancy all the time.
Just as it’s hard for viewers to choose a side, depending on what team is in power.
Burt Lancaster plays the calculating general with chilling effectiveness.
The Cold War was ongoing when this premiered, and audiences probably gasped at coincidences.
As mentioned, the theme of takeover, or ignoring the Constitution never seems to go away.