The Magnificent Seven
1960 · Movie · NR · 127 min · ★ 7.5 · 82% critics
An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes against a ruthless band of raiders. As the hired guns arrive, the villagers and newcomers work together to protect what they have and push back the attackers.
Based on Seven Samurai
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Details
- Years
- 1960
- Release date
- 1960-10-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (1,989 votes)
- Budget
- $2,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this iconic ensemble Western if you want a group defending a village with bold personalities and an unforgettable score; Not for you if you dislike classic, straightforward gunfighter adventures or prefer Seven Samurai-style intensity.
Pros: classic ensemble cast; memorable music; rousing Western adventure | Cons: story can feel predictable; dated comedy moments; some pacing drag
Themes
- friendship
- gunslinger
- village
- horse
- remake
- bandit
- farmer
- cowboy
- hired gun
- inspirational
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1961 · nominated
Cast & crew
Yul Brynner
as Chris Adams
Eli Wallach
as Calvera
Steve McQueen
as Vin
Charles Bronson
as Bernardo O'Reilly
Robert Vaughn
as Lee
Brad Dexter
as Harry Luck
James Coburn
as Britt
Horst Buchholz
as Chico
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
as Hilario
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Old Man
Directed by John Sturges