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The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

Thriller · Crime · Mystery · 1973

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.

Movie details

The Seven-Ups

“Mess with the Seven-Ups, and they WILL mess you worse.”

1973 Thriller · Crime · Mystery 1h 43m

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6.4 / 10

Community rating

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Seven-Ups?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Philip D'Antoni

Written by

Alexander Jacobs · Sonny Grosso · Albert Ruben

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Buddy - Seven-Up

Jerry Leon

Jerry Leon

Mingo - Seven-Up

Tony Lo Bianco

Tony Lo Bianco

Vito Lucia

Victor Arnold

Victor Arnold

Barilli - Seven-Up

Ken Kercheval

Ken Kercheval

Ansel - Seven-Up

L

Larry Haines

Max Kalish

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

Moon

Court is in session

Put The Seven-Ups on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.