Los siete magníficos - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. "Los siete magníficos" is a 1960 American Western film directed by John Sturges. It is a remake of the 1954 Japanese film "Seven Samurai" directed by Akira Kurosawa.
- 2. The film follows the story of a Mexican village that hires seven gunfighters to protect them from a ruthless bandit named Calvera.
- 3. The seven gunfighters are played by an ensemble cast that includes Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, and Horst Buchholz.
- 4. Yul Brynner stars as Chris Adams, the leader of the group. He is a calm and skilled gunslinger who takes charge of the mission to protect the village.
- 5. Steve McQueen plays Vin Tanner, a fast-talking and quick-drawing cowboy who is always ready for a fight.
- 6. Charles Bronson portrays Bernardo O'Reilly, a skilled knife-fighter who is haunted by his past.
- 7. James Coburn plays Britt, a stoic and skilled gunman who is deadly with a knife.
- 8. Robert Vaughn stars as Lee, a troubled gunslinger with a dark past who is seeking redemption.
- 9. Brad Dexter plays Harry Luck, a gambler and gunslinger who is always looking out for his own interests.
- 10. Horst Buchholz portrays Chico, a young and eager gunslinger who joins the group to prove himself.