I remember him more from things like 3 days of condor or Lynch's Dune. But 7th seal is a true classic in any and all possible ways. An unmistakable actor.
His performance in Three Days of the Condor was masterful. He portrayed a nondescript, unnoticeable man who was nevertheless the leader of a deadly group of assassins, operating in the shadows.
At the time, people were mumbling about Robert Redford, the star. But von Sydow owned every scene he was in.
At the time, people were mumbling about Robert Redford, the star. But von Sydow owned every scene he was in.