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The Seven-Ups

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Buddy Manucci (Roy Scheider) is a tough New York City cop who operates as part of an unconventional team called "The Seven-Ups" that uses drastic measures to bring criminals to justice. When Vito Lucia (Tony Lo Bianco), one of Manucci's street contacts, uses a classified police list to kidnap mobsters and hold them for ransom, it sets off a series of escalating conflicts. After a member of Manucci's unit is killed in the ensuing violence, the cop and his crew stop at nothing to get Lucia.

Critics Reviews

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 02/14/2023
2/4
...a fairly massive disappointment that feels like it should be much, much better. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/30/2021
3/4
Producer Philip D'Antoni also oversaw Bullitt and The French Connection, so it's no coincidence that all three films contain what are rightly considered three of the best car chases ever filmed. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 08/31/2020
7/10
Boasts a spectacular car chase sequence, which carries on for longer than its peers, and features numerous location changes and plenty of destruction. Go to Full Review Dick Lochte Los Angeles Free Press 12/17/2019
If you're in the mood for pure escapism, it would be a mistake to pass this one by in favor of other bigger, more star-studded samples. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap 07/01/2019
3/5
Producer Philip D'Antoni failed to hit the trifecta with The Seven-Ups, a lackluster follow-up to Bullitt and The French Connection. Go to Full Review Ed Travis Cinapse 11/02/2018
Fans of gritty 1970s New York City crime cinema (and who isn't, really?), should absolutely seek out The Seven-Ups, both as a fascinating piece of a larger crime cinema tapestry, and as a thrilling action film in its own right. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Reginald v Feb 23 It's so similar to the French Connection it's actually funny. Almost all of the same actors (minus Hackman), similar soundtrack throughout, similar camera shots, same NY grit, dark skies, bare trees, etc. See more Scott M 08/30/2024 The performances in this film seem muted. Almost like everyone didn't like something about the director or production. I found the story intriguing. However, the dialog was flat. The entire movie is forgettable. See more CodyZamboni Z 06/03/2024 Solid New York cop action movie, Brought to you by most of the same team that gave us The French Connection. Gritty and hard hitting, early 1970'S style. With Roy Scheider at the Nova wheel, in a thrilling car chase. See more acsdoug D @acsdoug 05/29/2024 This movie is famous for its car chase scene. And rightfully so, it's awesome. Unfortunately, "awesome" is not the word I would use to describe te rest of the movie. "Dull" and "slow" are more accurate. See more Nik75 J 01/05/2024 Very good neo-noir with some strong performances. A lot of good street scenes and a good car chase. A very watchable effort that starts off a bit slow, but picks up in intensity. See more BladeRunnerBear 2 12/16/2023 If you're a fan of Roy Scheider (This is him 2 years before Jaws) and those grainy, desaturated 1970s, New York movies like Serpico, Marathon Man and The French Connection? Then this one is worth a spin. It also has a great edge of the seat car chase that still holds up well today. It certainly wasn't shot against a green screen in a cosy studio. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Peter D'Antoni

Director

Roy Scheider

Buddy

Tony Lo Bianco

Vito Lucia

Victor Arnold

Barilli

Jerry Leon

Mingo

Ken Kercheval

Ansel

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Movie Info

Synopsis Buddy Manucci (Roy Scheider) is a tough New York City cop who operates as part of an unconventional team called "The Seven-Ups" that uses drastic measures to bring criminals to justice. When Vito Lucia (Tony Lo Bianco), one of Manucci's street contacts, uses a classified police list to kidnap mobsters and hold them for ransom, it sets off a series of escalating conflicts. After a member of Manucci's unit is killed in the ensuing violence, the cop and his crew stop at nothing to get Lucia.
Director
Peter D'Antoni
Producer
Philip D'Antoni
Screenwriter
Albert Ruben, Alexander Jacobs
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 6, 2007
Runtime
1h 43m