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The Magnificent Seven (1960)

โ€œThey were sevenโ€ฆand they fought like seven hundred!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 2,062 votes 2h 8m nr ActionAdventureWestern

#11 of 17 films from 1960 #255 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Sturges ยท Written by Walter Newman, William Roberts, Walter Bernstein

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Overview

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

Cast

Yul Brynneras Chris Adams
Eli Wallachas Calvera
Steve McQueenas Vin
Charles Bronsonas Bernardo O'Reilly
Robert Vaughnas Lee
Brad Dexteras Harry Luck
James Coburnas Britt
Horst Buchholzas Chico
Jorge Martรญnez de Hoyosas Hilario
Vladimir Sokoloffas Old Man
Rosenda Monterosas Petra
Rico Alanizas Sotero
Pepe Hernas Tomas
Natividad Vacรญoas Tomas

Facts

Release dateOctober 12, 1960
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” about the same as the 1960 average of 120 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$19,500,000 (9.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0054047

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The Great EscapeThe Great Escape1963 ยท โ˜… 7.9 ยท 2h 53m

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Questions

How long is The Magnificent Seven?
The Magnificent Seven runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The Magnificent Seven worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 2,062 votes, which places it #11 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 41%) and #255 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Magnificent Seven?
The Magnificent Seven was directed by John Sturges. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Great Escape (1963).
Who stars in The Magnificent Seven?
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.
What is The Magnificent Seven rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Magnificent Seven?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/41211.

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