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The Magnificent Seven

  • 1960
  • Approved
  • 2h 8m
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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.

  • Director
    • John Sturges
  • Writers
    • William Roberts
    • Akira Kurosawa
    • Walter Bernstein
  • Stars
    • Yul Brynner
    • Steve McQueen
    • Charles Bronson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,550
    589
    • Director
      • John Sturges
    • Writers
      • William Roberts
      • Akira Kurosawa
      • Walter Bernstein
    • Stars
      • Yul Brynner
      • Steve McQueen
      • Charles Bronson
    • 334User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Charles Bronson in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
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    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)
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    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)
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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
      • Akira Kurosawa(uncredited)
      • Walter Bernstein(uncredited)
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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
      Steve McQueen wears Levi jeans with the famous red tab. These were introduced in the 1930's. Decades after the setting 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 reviews334

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    Top drawer production
    What could have been a fairly routine western is lifted into the realm of classic thanks to some smart casting, sturdy direction and a rousing music score. A reworking of Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai", the story concerns a Mexican village which is constantly pillaged by bandit Wallach and his small army of followers. Three of the villagers hire a mix of gunslingers to come back to protect and defend the town and rid it of the oppressors. Brynner leads the group (seven in total, hence the title) as they teach the farmers how to use a gun and prepare the town for the eventual onslaught from Wallach. The already tough odds are lengthened when some of the villagers begin to lose faith in the power of the seven. Brynner is solid in the lead role (though, unfortunately, his later role in "Westworld" adds an odd shading to his character here.) He, McQueen and Coburn define the word cool as they go about their various exploits before and after they join forces. McQueen and Coburn are men of few words, but of fierce actions when necessary. Bronson (rather young and handsome, though still a little craggy looking) does his best with a pretty mushy storyline involving the youth of the village. Buchholz overacts feverishly as a determined, but inexperienced youth. Vaughn seems a tad out of place and has one major ham moment during a nightmare. Dexter (easily the most often forgotten member of the group) has a few moments, but his character is not particularly defined. Wallach excels in the showy role of the chief bandit. His brash performance is a great counterpoint to the more steely and solemn title gunmen. The villagers come off as hapless and pitiful, for the most part. Along the way, there are several memorable vignettes that showcase the charm of the actors involved. The casting director did an almost miraculous job of using known stars and picking supporting actors who would soon be just as big so that the film now has virtually an all-star cast. The biggest shot in the arm of all is the monumental score by Elmer Bernstein. The instantly recognizable title music is just one of the many great pieces he created for the film. The sometimes laconic story is carried a long way by his score. The concept of disparate characters being brought together for a common cause has been done many times, but rarely with this level of quality. It's sometimes hard to believe that the film was made in 1960 as its look, content and cast make it seem like a later film. It was definitely a touchstone in the development of the western film.
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    • Release date
      • October 12, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Sedem veličastnih
    • Filming locations
      • Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico(desert, sets)
    • Production companies
      • The Mirisch Company
      • Alpha Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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