---
title: "The Seven Minutes"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-seven-minutes-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5745
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Seven Minutes (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-seven-minutes-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Seven Minutes is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox, Russ Meyer Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A clerk's obscenity trial forces lawyers to chase the truth behind a banned bestseller."

### Why Watch
- Engaging courtroom intrigue
- Explores the clash between politics and free speech
- Period 1970s drama with moral stakes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel deliberate
- Legal jargon can be dense
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes of obscenity and courtroom conflict, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: legal, political, tense, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Russ Meyer
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, Russ Meyer Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Wayne Maunder** as *Mike Barrett*
- **Marianne McAndrew** as *Maggie Russell*
- **Philip Carey** as *Elmo Duncan*
- **Jay C. Flippen** as *Luther Yerkes*
- **Edy Williams** as *Faye Osborn*
- **Yvonne De Carlo** as *Constance Cumberland*
- **John Carradine** as *Sean O'Flanagan*
- **Harold J. Stone** as *Judge Upshaw*
- **Tom Selleck** as *Phil Sanford*
- **Stanley Adams** as *Irwin Blair*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot of The Seven Minutes?
The story follows a bookstore clerk charged with selling obscene material and the defense attorneys' quest to uncover the book's original publication.

### Q: When was The Seven Minutes released?
It was released in the United States on July 23, 1971.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama, focusing on legal and political themes.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑one minutes.

### Q: Does the film address political issues?
Yes, it links the obscenity trial to an upcoming election, highlighting political influence on legal matters.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Seven Minutes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5745)

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