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Se7en (1995) 8.7
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8.7/10 from 565,353 users
Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 927 user | 171 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Director:David FincherWriter:Andrew Kevin Walker |
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Cast
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| Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | ||
| R. Lee Ermey | ... | ||
| Andrew Kevin Walker | ... |
Dead Man
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| John Cassini | ... |
Officer Davis
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Bob Mack | ... |
Gluttony Victim
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Peter Crombie | ... |
Dr. O'Neill
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| Reg E. Cathey | ... |
Coroner
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Workman
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Cab Driver
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| Hawthorne James | ... |
George, Library Night Guard
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William Davidson | ... |
Library Guard
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Bob Collins | ... |
Library Guard
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Plot Synopsis
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A film about two homicide detectives' desperate hunt for a serial killer who justifies his crimes as absolution for the world's ignorance of the Seven Deadly Sins. The movie takes us from the tortured remains of one victim to the next as the sociopathic "John Doe" sermonizes to Detectives Sommerset and Mills -- one sin at a time. The sin of Gluttony comes first and the murderer's terrible capacity is graphically demonstrated in the dark and subdued tones characteristic of film noir. The seasoned and cultured but jaded Sommerset researches the Seven Deadly Sins in an effort to understand the killer's modus operandi while the bright but green and impulsive Detective Mills scoffs at his efforts to get inside the mind of a killer... Written by Mark Fleetwood <mfleetwo@mail.coin.missouri.edu>
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Gluttony * Greed * Sloth * Envy * Wrath * Pride * Lust See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for grisly afterviews of horrific and bizarre killings, and for strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 September 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Seven See more »Box Office
Budget:
$33,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£11,434,343 (UK) (19 January 1996)Gross:
£19,234,230 (UK) (15 March 1996)Company Credits
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Detective Taylor: Neighbors heard them screaming at each other, like for two hours, and it was nothing new. Then they heard the gun go off, both barrels. Crime of passion.
William Somerset: Yeah, just look at all the passion on that wall.
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Courtesy of APM
Written by John Leach (as J. Leach) and George Fenton (as G. Fenton)
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Goofs
When Somerset is in the greed victim's office dusting the wall for prints behind the painting, he does so with his left hand. However, the close-up shot of the hand doing the dusting is clearly a right hand. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Detective Taylor: Neighbors heard them screaming at each other, like for two hours, and it was nothing new. Then they heard the gun go off, both barrels. Crime of passion.
William Somerset: Yeah, just look at all the passion on that wall.
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Crazy Credits
SPOILER: Kevin Spacey's name is not included in the opening titles to keep the John Doe intrigue going. To compensate, he is listed twice in the closing credits: once before the credits start rolling and once in the rolling credits in order of appearance. See more »Soundtracks
"Gypsy Csardas"Courtesy of APM
Written by John Leach (as J. Leach) and George Fenton (as G. Fenton)
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After the Alien-debacle Fincher proved all the critics wrong. This film is one of the best in a genre that hasn't been very innovative for a long time.
Everyone know's the story by now, so I won't waste time telling it. This film was trend setting with it's dark, gritty look and opening sequence. We still see it copied in movies and TV-series today. Everything is great about this film. I guess if anything, the weakest link in the film is Pitt, who is grossly overshadowed by Freeman. But let's not look for flaws when there really aren't any. The script is intelligent and uncompromising. The direction is innovative en daring. The production-design and cinematography are top-notch.
Fincher is one of the big boys in Tinseltown these days. Seven is the reason why.