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The Seventh Seal (1957)
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When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.
Cast
Bengt Ekerotas Death
Gunnar Björnstrandas Jöns
Max von Sydowas Antonius Block
Nils Poppeas Jof
Bibi Anderssonas Mia
Inga Landgréas Karin
Åke Fridellas Plog
Inga Gillas Lisa
Maud Hanssonas Witch
Gunnel Lindblomas Mute Girl
Bertil Anderbergas Raval
Anders Ekas Monk
Gunnar Olssonas Albertus Pictor
Erik Strandmarkas Jonas Skat
Facts
| Release date | February 16, 1957 |
| Runtime | 96 min (1h 36m) — about the same as the 1957 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama |
| Original title | Det sjunde inseglet |
| Language | SV |
| Budget | $150,000 |
| Box office | $311,212 (2.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0050976 |
More from Ingmar Bergman
Wild Strawberries1957 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 31m
Persona1966 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 25m
Autumn Sonata1978 · ★ 8.0 · 1h 33m
Cries and Whispers1972 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 35m
Winter Light1963 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 20m
Fanny and Alexander1982 · ★ 7.8 · 3h 8m
Through a Glass Darkly1961 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 31m
The Virgin Spring1960 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 30m
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12 Angry Men1957 · ★ 8.6 · 1h 37m
Seven Samurai1954 · ★ 8.5 · 3h 27m
Harakiri1962 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 15m
High and Low1963 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 22m
Sunset Boulevard1950 · ★ 8.3 · 1h 50m
Paths of Glory1957 · ★ 8.3 · 1h 28m
Questions
How long is The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Seventh Seal worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 3,472 votes, which places it #5 of 13 films released in 1957 in this index (top 69%) and #40 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966), Autumn Sonata (1978).
Who stars in The Seventh Seal?
Bengt Ekerot as Death; Gunnar Björnstrand as Jöns; Max von Sydow as Antonius Block; Nils Poppe as Jof; Bibi Andersson as Mia; Inga Landgré as Karin.
What is The Seventh Seal rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Seventh Seal?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82266.