Western Action Adventure The Magnificent Seven Collection

The Magnificent Seven

Name: The Magnificent Seven
Director: John Sturges
Genre: Western, Action, Adventure
Released: 1960-01-01
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn

1960Dir. John Sturges2h 7m

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Runtime2h 7m

Released1960

Budget$2M

Box office$4.9M

DirectorJohn Sturges

About This Movie

The Magnificent Seven, directed by John Sturges, feels like a classic Western with a modern twist. The ensemble cast, featuring the likes of Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner, delivers strong performances that really embody their characters. There's this gritty atmosphere, enhanced by Elmer Bernstein's rousing score, which sets the tone perfectly for the epic standoffs. The pacing is quite engaging, mixing action with moments of character development. Plus, those practical effects hold up surprisingly well, especially considering the era. It’s interesting to see how it mirrors Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, yet finds its own identity in the American West.

Filmed in CinemaScope, enhancing its sweeping landscapes.Elmer Bernstein’s score earned an Academy Award nomination.Features a mix of established stars and emerging talent.Inspired by Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954).