# The Magnificent Seven (1960)

> Seven hired guns unite to train and defend a Mexican farming village against a ruthless bandit army, discovering purpose in collective sacrifice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/803

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: John Sturges
- Cast: Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, Horst Buchholz
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054047/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: adventurous, witty, inspirational, classic movie night, western marathon

## Synopsis

Seven gunslingers band together to protect a village from ruthless bandits, forging bonds of friendship and courage in the face of danger.

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- [Nevada Smith (1966)](https://ember.film/movie/3305)
- [Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)](https://ember.film/movie/13299)
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- [El Dorado (1966)](https://ember.film/movie/3637)
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- [Villa Rides (1968)](https://ember.film/movie/32528)
- [Run of the Arrow (1957)](https://ember.film/movie/21796)

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