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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
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
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.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Seven-Ups?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Philip D'Antoni
Written by
Alexander Jacobs · Sonny Grosso · Albert Ruben
Roy Scheider
Buddy - Seven-Up
Jerry Leon
Mingo - Seven-Up
Tony Lo Bianco
Vito Lucia
Victor Arnold
Barilli - Seven-Up
Ken Kercheval
Ansel - Seven-Up
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Larry Haines
Max Kalish
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 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.