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The Seventh Seal (1957)

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.

Released Feb. 16, 1957 96 min 13+

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

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Production Companies: Svensk Filmindustri

Country: Sweden
Production Country: Sweden
Languages: Swedish

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Runtime: 96 min.
Released: Feb. 16, 1957
Digital Release: Aug. 23, 2011
Status: Released
Budget: $150,000
Revenue: $311,212
Certification: PG
Parental Guide: 13+ cc

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