The Seventh Seal 1957
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Gummy
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jöns
as Death
as Jof
as Antonius Block
as Mia
as Lisa
as Witch
as Karin
as Mute Girl
as Raval
Director:
Writer:
Ingmar Bergman
Stars:
Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Inga Gill, Maud Hansson, Inga Landgré, Gunnel Lindblom, Bertil Anderberg,
Genres:
Fantasy,Drama
Release Date:
1957 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
96 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Seventh Seal
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Jöns
as Death
as Jof
as Antonius Block
as Mia
as Lisa
as Witch
as Karin
as Mute Girl
as Raval
as Monk
as Plog
as Albertus Pictor
as Jonas Skat
as Young Monk (uncredited)
as Merchant at Inn (uncredited)
as Farmer at Inn (uncredited)
as Woman at Inn (uncredited)
as Landlord (uncredited)
as Knight Commander (uncredited)
as Knight (uncredited)
as Knight (uncredited)
as Man with Crutches (uncredited)
as Mikael (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Flagellant (uncredited)
as Young Kneeling Woman (uncredited)
as Young Pregnant Woman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Old Man at Inn (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Old Man Addressed by Monk (uncredited)
as Young Kneeling Woman (uncredited)
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