Up the MacGregors

About This Movie

So, 'Up the MacGregors' is this interesting blend of Western tropes with a bit of familial camaraderie thrown in. You’ve got seven brothers, which is a bit of a rarity, and their quest to save both their gold and their women from a bandit who’s not messing around. The pacing has that classic 60s feel, where it takes its time to build the tension, but it works for the most part. The performances aren’t award-winning, but they have a certain charm that adds to the film’s atmosphere. And while the practical effects aren’t groundbreaking, they hold their own in creating that dusty, gritty Western vibe. It’s a unique entry in the genre, definitely not something you see every day.

This film has a modest collector interest, primarily due to its unique premise of seven brothers in a Western. Format history shows it was released on VHS in the late 80s and has sporadically appeared on DVD, but finding a good quality print can be a challenge. As a lesser-known title from 1967, it sometimes flies under the radar, which only adds to the appeal for collectors looking for something distinctive and not overly common in discussions about Westerns.