The Seventh Seal

THE STORY OF A CHALLENGE TO DEATH.

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.

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: 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: 1957-02-16

Rating: 8.155

Runtime: 96minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: SF Studios

Reviews:

  • Axl Cuevas
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Emmett Frederick
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Emery McClure
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Athena Bradley
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2