Gene Barry, born in 1919, carved out a niche in cult cinema with his performances in films like Back from Eternity (1956) and The 27th Day (1957). His commanding presence and ability to navigate the realms of science fiction and drama are evident in Maroc 7 (1967), where he plays a pivotal role in the unfolding narrative. With a career that spanned decades, Barry's work resonates within the cult film conversation, showcasing a blend of charisma and depth that captivates audiences.
The 27th Day
Five individuals from five nations, including the USA, USSR, and China, suddenly find themselves on an alien saucer, where an alien gives each a container holding three capsules. The alien explains that no power on earth can open a given container except a mental command from the person to whom it is given, then anyone may take a capsule and, by speaking a latitude and longitude at it, cause instant death to all within a given radius: thus each of the five has been provided with the power of life and death. Then, they are given 27 days to decide whether to use the capsules, and returned to the places from which each one came...
