Return of the Seven (1966)

Chico one of the remaining members of The Magnificent Seven now lives in the town that they (The Seven) helped. One day someone comes and takes most of the men prisoner. His wife seeks out ... See full summary »

Director:

Burt Kennedy

Writer:

Larry Cohen

Stars:

Yul Brynner, Robert Fuller, Julián Mateos

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yul Brynner	...	Chris
Robert Fuller	...	Vin
Julián Mateos	...	Chico (as Julian Mateos)
Warren Oates	...	Colbee
Claude Akins	...	Frank
Elisa Montés	...	Petra (as Elisa Montes)
Fernando Rey	...	Priest
Emilio Fernández	...	Lorca (as Emilio Fernandez)
Virgilio Teixeira	...	Luis (as Virgilio Texeira)
Rodolfo Acosta	...	Lopez (as Rudy Acosta)
Jordan Christopher	...	Manuel
Gracita Sacromonte	...	Flamenco Dancer
Carlos Casaravilla	...	First Peon
Ricardo Palacios	...	Jailer
Felisa Jiminez	...	Female Prisoner (as Felisa Jimenez)

Storyline

Chico one of the remaining members of The Magnificent Seven now lives in the town that they (The Seven) helped. One day someone comes and takes most of the men prisoner. His wife seeks out Chris, the leader of The Seven for help. Chris also meets Vin another member of The Seven. They find four other men and they go to help Chico.

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Plot Keywords:

mexican | orphan | village | church | prisoner | 

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Taglines:

Between the law and the lawless - SEVEN again... MAGNIFICENT again!

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA Spain

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

19 October 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Return of the Magnificent Seven

Filming Locations:

Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Box Office

Gross:

ESP 66,105,394 (Spain)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mirisch Production Company, The, C.B. Films S.A.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Yul Brynner insisted he would only make this film if Steve McQueen was not involved. McQueen felt the plot was too absurd and for this, and other reasons, was not interested anyway.

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Goofs

When they are leaving the courtyard on horseback after teaming up, you can see the camera rock from the truck it was on suddenly accelerating to keep up with them.

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Quotes

Vin: I wish I knew for sure.
Chris: Knew what?
Vin: Whether I'm here because Chico is a friend of mine, or if I'm just on the prod for a fight like Frank. Killing can get inside you.
Chris: And you think that's happening to you?
Vin: Why else would I be here? Sure Chico is a friend of mine. But, hell, I don't even know his last name.
Chris: Neither do I.
Vin: Don't it make you wonder?
Chris: No.
Vin: How the hell come, Chris?
Chris: Because in all the years I made my way with a gun, I never once shot a man just to see him fall. If that time ever comes, ...

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Crazy Credits

Introducing Jordan Christopher

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Connections

Referenced in Goodbye Texas (1966)

User Reviews

Nothing could match the original

I'm not sure this film could ever match the first one, even if it starred the original seven (notwithstanding the fact that four were killed). It just doesn't have the spark and chemistry. All the actors seem tired and look as if they are just going through the motions to get their paychecks.

It's interesting how Yul Brynner is "magnificent" in the original film but stiff and unconvincing in this sequel. Yet when he stars in Westworld and Futureworld in the 1970s his character (in the same matching black pants, shirt and hat) evokes the same mystery and presence of the 1960 film's Chris Adams.

There's nothing in this 1966 flick to make it worth watching, even on cable.