The Seventh Seal
Det sjunde inseglet
“The story of a challenge to death.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Seventh Seal (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-19
Top Cast
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Gunnar Björnstrand
Jöns
Bengt Ekerot
Death
Nils Poppe
Jof
Max von Sydow
Antonius Block
Bibi Andersson
Mia
Inga Gill
Lisa
Maud Hansson
Witch
Inga Landgré
Karin
Gunnel Lindblom
Mute Girl
Bertil Anderberg
Raval
Anders Ek
Monk
Åke Fridell
Plog
Gunnar Olsson
Albertus Pictor
Erik Strandmark
Jonas Skat
Lars Lind
Young Monk (uncredited)
Benkt-Åke Benktsson
Merchant at Inn (uncredited)
Tor Borong
Farmer at Inn (uncredited)
Gudrun Brost
Woman at Inn (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$311K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$161K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
- Det sjunde inseglet
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Worldwide Gross
- $311K
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Erik Nordgren
Gunnar Fischer
Lennart Wallén
Allan Ekelund
Department Leadership Roster
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
Manne Lindholm
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seventh Seal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Seventh Seal about?
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.
Who directed The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Seventh Seal?
The principal cast of The Seventh Seal includes Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson.
When was The Seventh Seal released and how long is it?
The Seventh Seal was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal had a reported production budget of $150K and grossed $311K at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Seventh Seal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seventh Seal was composed by Erik Nordgren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).