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The Magnificent Seven

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  • PGPG
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, and Eli Wallach in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
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Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits.Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits.Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,522
1,009
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • John Sturges
    • Writers
      • William Roberts(screenplay)
      • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay "Shichinin no samurai")
      • Walter Bernstein(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Yul Brynner
      • Steve McQueen
      • Charles Bronson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Sturges
    • Writers
      • William Roberts(screenplay)
      • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay "Shichinin no samurai")
      • Walter Bernstein(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Yul Brynner
      • Steve McQueen
      • Charles Bronson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 318User reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Steve McQueen in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Robert Vaughn, Horst Buchholz, and Brad Dexter in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Yul Brynner in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Valentin de Vargas, Larry Duran, and Eli Wallach in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Brad Dexter in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Robert Vaughn, Horst Buchholz, and Brad Dexter in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Eli Wallach in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Horst Buchholz, and Vladimir Sokoloff in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Charles Bronson in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Robert Vaughn in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
    Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Robert Vaughn, Horst Buchholz, and Brad Dexter in The Magnificent Seven (1960)

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    Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner
    • Chris Larabee Adams
    Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen
    • Vin Tanner
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Bernardo O'Reilly
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Calvera
    Horst Buchholz
    Horst Buchholz
    • Chico
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Lee
    Brad Dexter
    Brad Dexter
    • Harry Luck
    James Coburn
    James Coburn
    • Britt
    Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
    Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
    • Hilario
    • (as Jorge Martinez de Hoyas)
    Vladimir Sokoloff
    Vladimir Sokoloff
    • Old Man
    Rosenda Monteros
    Rosenda Monteros
    • Petra
    Rico Alaniz
    Rico Alaniz
    • Sotero
    Pepe Hern
    • Tomas
    Natividad Vacío
    Natividad Vacío
    • Villager
    • (as Natividad Vacio)
    Mario Navarro
    • Boy with O'Reilly
    Danny Bravo
    • Boy with O'Reilly
    John A. Alonzo
    John A. Alonzo
    • Miguel
    • (as John Alonso)
    Enrique Lucero
    Enrique Lucero
    • Villager
    • Director
      • John Sturges
    • Writers
      • William Roberts(screenplay)
      • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay "Shichinin no samurai") (uncredited)
      • Walter Bernstein(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although the film received only mixed reviews, John Sturges got a rave from the one source that really mattered to him. After seeing the picture, Akira Kurosawa was so impressed, he sent the American director a ceremonial sword as a gift.
    • Goofs
      The knife used by Britt appears to be a stiletto switchblade (automatic opening knife with locking mechanism). This kind of weapon was brought from Italy only in the '50s which is about 100 years later than the action of this movie.
    • Quotes

      [Calvera has just captured the Seven]

      Calvera: What I don't understand is why a man like you took the job in the first place, hmm? Why, huh?

      Chris: I wonder myself.

      Calvera: No, come on, come on, tell me why.

      Vin: It's like a fellow I once knew in El Paso. One day, he just took all his clothes off and jumped in a mess of cactus. I asked him that same question, "Why?"

      Calvera: And?

      Vin: He said, "It seemed to be a good idea at the time."

    • Crazy credits
      And Introducing Horst Buchholz
    • Alternate versions
      The German theatrical release differs from the German VHS video in the scene where the magnificent seven have been taken by surprise and have to put down their weapons on the table. Chico is the last one and stands in enragement. In the theatrical version he then nevertheless unstraps his belt like the others. In the VHS video version Chris jumps at Chico just in that moment when he wants to pull the gun. Chris takes his gun and puts it on desk. Then Chico unstraps his belt.
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      The Magnificent Seven Theme
      Written by Elmer Bernstein

    User reviews318

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A good western thriller with superb star cast.
    I saw this film umpteenth number of times in the late 80s n early 90s on a VHS. Revisited it recently on a DVD after watching the remake (Denzel Washington one). Well this movie itself is a western remake of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. As a fan of western films n being a big fan of Mcqueen, i enjoyed it more than Seven Samurai. The film is an engaging n adventurous western, awesomely directed by John Sturges. The story is simple, poor farmers hire seven gunslingers to protect them from a small army of bandits.

    Yul Brynner is full of attitude n terrific as the leader of the seven. Steve McQueen really shines as the right-hand man. Charlie Bronson in his leanest physique wearing a stylish full sleeves tshirt n denim shirt. James Coburn is cool but very deadly with his knife than guns. His body language speaking louder than any of his lines. Robert Vaughn as the man who loves to live life king size n who's fightin his inner demons. Brad Dexter is the big muscular guy with a good sense of humour. And then there is Eli Wallach as the bandit leader. Watch out for Wallach's statement on generosity. The film has a lot of great scenes involving the action and shootouts that is engaging to watch. The Magnificent Seven is not complete without mentioning Elmer Bernstein's legendary score.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 1960 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Les sept mercenaires
    • Filming locations
      • Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • The Mirisch Company
      • Alpha Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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