Trama:
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.

Cast:

Max von Sydow Antonius Block

Gunnar Björnstrand Jöns

Bengt Ekerot Death

Nils Poppe Jof

Bibi Andersson Mia

Inga Gill Lisa

Maud Hansson Witch

Inga Landgré Karin

Gunnel Lindblom Mute Girl

Bertil Anderberg Raval

Anders Ek Monk

Åke Fridell Plog

Gunnar Olsson Albertus Pictor

Erik Strandmark Jonas Skat

Lars Lind Young Monk (uncredited)

Benkt-Åke Benktsson Merchant at Inn (uncredited)

Tor Borong Farmer at Inn (uncredited)

Gudrun Brost Woman at Inn (uncredited)

Harry Asklund Landlord (uncredited)

Ulf Johansson Knight Commander (uncredited)

Sten Ardenstam Knight (uncredited)

Gordon Löwenadler Knight (uncredited)

Karl Widh Man with Crutches (uncredited)

Tommy Karlsson Mikael (uncredited)

Siv Aleros Flagellant (uncredited)

Bengt Gillberg Flagellant (uncredited)

Lars Granberg Flagellant (uncredited)

Gunlög Hagberg Flagellant (uncredited)

Gun Hammargren Flagellant (uncredited)

Uno Larsson Flagellant (uncredited)

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown