Directed by:
John SturgesCinematography:
Charles LangComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Horst Buchholz, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, James Coburn, Brad Dexter, Eli Wallach, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos (more)VOD (1)
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Merciless Calvera (Wallach) and his band of ruthless outlaws are terrorizing a poor Mexican village, and even the bravest lawmen can't stop them. Desperate, the locals hire Chris Adams (Brynner) and six other gunfighters to defend them. With time running out before Calvera's next raid, the heroic seven must prepare the villagers for battle and help them find the courage to take back their town or die trying! (official distributor synopsis)
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A classic. A gang of gunslingers who arrive in a small village to protect the peasants there. One of the few westerns that I really like. Great actors, flawless music and an atmosphere that gets right under your skin. A really well-made remake of Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai that perhaps became even better-known than the original.
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The Magnificent Seven has an amazing soundtrack. It also has a great cast, superb atmosphere, and great dialogues full of classic lines that can put a satisfied smile on the face of even the toughest guys. This is a movie that I love to watch anytime and to which I have a very strong attachment because it was my father’s favorite movie.
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Classic westerns experienced their golden age in the 1940s and 1950s and this film can be considered one of their peaks. It contains all the necessary genre props and elements, and it differs from its genre predecessors with technical improvements - sound, color, and format, as well as a strong cast and meticulous treatment. A treat for genre enthusiasts. The plot is not original, as it is a remake of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. As a form, the classic western feels a bit outdated - it never had much in common with the real history of the settlement of the American continent, and I also dislike the stereotypical characters of the usual western scheme. But why not admire all those naive western elements for a moment, such as the lightning-fast drawing of guns, rapid shooting without reloading, or the endless supply of dispatched outlaws from a supposedly forty-member gang, if it is presented in such a finely crafted form? The quality of the music will also leave a lasting impression. Overall impression: 75%.
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I am so glad that this western was released as part of "Project 100", because seeing it on the screen, and in great quality, except for a few scenes, was a great experience. And even though the movie theater was half empty, it was still a great experience that I enjoyed. An excellent story that is simple, but excellent. The childhood nostalgia is present in the right measure, but the original is even better.
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A legendary western with an amazing soundtrack that can be watched over and over again without getting tired. And you know who I was rooting for the most? Robert Vaughn. His is an ambiguous character who keeps himself on the sidelines in order to survive, and only at the very end he behaves in a way no one would expect him to…
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