The Seven-Ups

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The Seven-Ups

PG

1974

1h 43m

Crime

Drama

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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.

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David Nusair

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...a fairly massive disappointment that feels like it should be much, much better.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 14, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

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.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 30, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Boasts a spectacular car chase sequence, which carries on for longer than its peers, and features numerous location changes and plenty of destruction.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 31, 2020

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Dick Lochte

Los Angeles Free Press

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.

Dec 17, 2019

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

Producer Philip D'Antoni failed to hit the trifecta with The Seven-Ups, a lackluster follow-up to Bullitt and The French Connection.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 1, 2019

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Ed Travis

Cinapse

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.

Nov 2, 2018

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Reginald v

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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Scott M

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.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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CodyZamboni Z

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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acsdoug D

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/24

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Nik75 J

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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BladeRunnerBear 2

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/23

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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

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