The story of a challenge to death.
Released: 1957-02-16
Runtime: 96 minutes
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.
Budget: $150000
Revenue: $311212
Popularity: 4.1528
Vote Average: 8.184 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)
Status: Released
IMDb: tt0050976
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