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Seven

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Original title

Seven (Se7en)

Year

1995

Running time

127 min.

Country

United States

Director

David Fincher

Screenwriter

Andrew Kevin Walker

Cast

Music

Howard Shore

Cinematography

Darius Khondji

Producer

New Line Cinema, Kopelson Entertainment

Genre

Thriller. Mystery | Crime. Cop Movies. Serial Killers. Cult Movie. Neo-noir

Synopsis

Set in a perpetually gloomy unnamed city, the film follows Somerset (Morgan Freeman), a retiring police detective, as he experiences his final week on the job, reluctantly working with assertive newcomer Mills (Brad Pitt). When an obese man is found brutally murdered in his home, the seasoned Somerset realizes this is no ordinary killing--someone tortured him because of his appetite. Slayings that reflect the sins of greed and sloth soon follow, leading Somerset and Mills on a desperate search to find the mysterious John Doe, who is responsible for these methodical murders. As the case builds to a startling conclusion, both Somerset and Mills become more involved than they ever could have imagined.

Rankings Position

#7 Best Thrillers in the history of film
#7 Best Movies of the '90s
#9 Best Mystery Films
#11 Best Crime Movies
#33 Best US Movies of all time
#49 Best Movies in the history of film

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Awards: 1995: Nominated for Oscar: Best Editing

1995: Nominated for BAFTA Awards: Best Original Screenplay

1995: National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actor (Kevin Spacey)

1995: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actor (Kevin Spacey)

1995: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: 3 Nom. including Best Cinematography

1995: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Best Cinematography. 3 Nominations

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