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The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

Western · Action · Adventure · 1960

An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.

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The Magnificent Seven

“They were seven…and they fought like seven hundred!”

1960 Western · Action · Adventure 2h 8m

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7.5 / 10

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An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

John Sturges

Written by

William Roberts · Walter Bernstein · Walter Newman

Yul Brynner

Yul Brynner

Chris Adams

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Calvera

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Vin

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Bernardo O'Reilly

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Lee

Brad Dexter

Brad Dexter

Harry Luck

James Coburn

James Coburn

Britt

Court is in session

Put The Magnificent Seven on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.