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The Seven Minutes

Name: The Seven Minutes
Genre: Drama
Released: 1971-07-23
Cast: Wayne Maunder, Marianne McAndrew, Philip Carey, Jay C. Flippen, Edy Williams

1971 | 111 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Lincoln Lawyer or Primal Fear, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect sex.
Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

To help with an upcoming election, a bookstore clerk is indicted for selling obscene material. The defense attorneys need to uncover the mystery of the original publication of the book.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Russ Meyer

Wayne MaunderMike Barrett
Marianne McAndrewMaggie Russell
Philip CareyElmo Duncan
Jay C. FlippenLuther Yerkes
Edy WilliamsFaye Osborn
Yvonne De CarloConstance Cumberland
John CarradineSean O'Flanagan
Harold J. StoneJudge Upshaw
Tom SelleckPhil Sanford
Stanley AdamsIrwin Blair