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| − | + | {{Infobox Movie | |
| + | |name = The Magnificent Seven | ||
| + | |picture = 1 KriCivSqi33 nm2qXgyMNA.0.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Theatrical release poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
| + | |director =[[John Sturges]] | ||
| + | |date= 1960 | ||
| + | |language =English | ||
| + | |studio=Mirisch Company | ||
| + | |distributor=United Artists | ||
| + | |character1= Chris Adams | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Yul Brynner]] | ||
| + | |character2=Vin Tanner | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Steve McQueen]] | ||
| + | |character3=Bernardo O'Reilly | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Charles Bronson]] | ||
| + | |character4=Lee | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Robert Vaughn]] | ||
| + | |character5=Harry Luck | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Brad Dexter]] | ||
| + | |character6=Britt | ||
| + | |actor6=[[James Coburn]] | ||
| + | |character7=Chico | ||
| + | |actor7=[[Horst Buchholz]] | ||
| + | |character8=Calvera | ||
| + | |actor8=[[Eli Wallach]] | ||
| + | |character9= | ||
| + | |actor9= | ||
| + | |character10= | ||
| + | |actor10= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''The | + | |
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| + | '''''The Magnificent Seven''''' is the classic 1960 Western directed by [[John Sturges]] that was in turn based upon [[Akira Kurosawa]]'s classic samurai film ''[[Seven Samurai]]''. The film follows seven gunfighters hired by citizens of a Mexican town for protection from a group of bandits who have been terrorizing them. [[Steve McQueen]], [[Charles Bronson]], and [[James Coburn]] would later reunite for director Sturges in 1963's ''[[The Great Escape]]''. ''The Magnificent Seven'' would spawn [[The Magnificent Seven (disambiguation)|three sequels]], ''[[The Magnificent Seven (TV Series)|a 1998 CBS television series]]'' as well as a ''[[The Magnificent Seven (2016)|feature film remake]]'' directed by [[Antoine Fuqua]] and starring [[Denzel Washington]] and [[Chris Pratt]] released in September of 2016. | ||
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| + | {{Film Title|The Magnificent Seven}} | ||
__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
| − | == Single Action Army == | + | =Revolvers= |
| + | ==Single Action Army== | ||
The Seven, which includes Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]), Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]), Bernardo O'Reilly ([[Charles Bronson]]), Lee ([[Robert Vaughn]]), Harry Luck ([[Brad Dexter]]), Britt ([[James Coburn]]) and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use various models of the Single Action Army revolvers in the film. | The Seven, which includes Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]), Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]), Bernardo O'Reilly ([[Charles Bronson]]), Lee ([[Robert Vaughn]]), Harry Luck ([[Brad Dexter]]), Britt ([[James Coburn]]) and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use various models of the Single Action Army revolvers in the film. | ||
| − | + | ==SAA Artillery== | |
The Artillery model is the most prevalent handgun used in the film. Both Chris ([[Yul Brynner]]) and Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) are seen carrying Artillery models in addition to their other revolvers. Britt ([[James Coburn]]) uses one to shoot a man off a horse from an impossible distance, Chico says: '''That's the greatest shot I've ever seen!''' to which Britt replies '''The worst; I was aiming for the horse'''. | The Artillery model is the most prevalent handgun used in the film. Both Chris ([[Yul Brynner]]) and Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) are seen carrying Artillery models in addition to their other revolvers. Britt ([[James Coburn]]) uses one to shoot a man off a horse from an impossible distance, Chico says: '''That's the greatest shot I've ever seen!''' to which Britt replies '''The worst; I was aiming for the horse'''. | ||
| − | [[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips (this is a Cimarron reproduction - and an actual movie gun) Note lack of 4th screw on revolver frame in front of cylinder. The Colts all have this.]] |
[[File:Mag7 1202.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]) fires the SAA.]] | [[File:Mag7 1202.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]) fires the SAA.]] | ||
[[File:Mag7 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]) uses the SAA.]] | [[File:Mag7 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris Adams ([[Yul Brynner]]) uses the SAA.]] | ||
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[[File:Mag7 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) checks his SAA before tucking it behind his back.]] | [[File:Mag7 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) checks his SAA before tucking it behind his back.]] | ||
| − | === SAA Cavalry === | + | ===SAA Cavalry=== |
Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) also carries a Cavalry model as his sidearm. | Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) also carries a Cavalry model as his sidearm. | ||
| − | [[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 7 1/2" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model. .45 Long Colt]] |
| − | [[File:Mag7 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin([[Steve McQueen]]) checks his SAA Cavalry model.]] | + | [[File:Mag7 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) checks his SAA Cavalry model.]] |
[[File:Mag7 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin uses the SAA.]] | [[File:Mag7 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin uses the SAA.]] | ||
===SAA Quickdraw=== | ===SAA Quickdraw=== | ||
Calvera ([[Eli Wallach]]) also a Quickdraw model in the film, most notably to shoot a Farmer charging him and during the two shootouts. The Farmers are also seen taught to use Single Action Armys by Britt and Vinn. The man that challenges Britt to a duel shoots at Britts feet before being stuck by Britt's switchblade. Calvera's men are seen with Single Action Army revolvers as well. | Calvera ([[Eli Wallach]]) also a Quickdraw model in the film, most notably to shoot a Farmer charging him and during the two shootouts. The Farmers are also seen taught to use Single Action Armys by Britt and Vinn. The man that challenges Britt to a duel shoots at Britts feet before being stuck by Britt's switchblade. Calvera's men are seen with Single Action Army revolvers as well. | ||
| − | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] |
[[Image:Mag7 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Calvera ([[Eli Wallach]]) with the SAA drawn.]] | [[Image:Mag7 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Calvera ([[Eli Wallach]]) with the SAA drawn.]] | ||
[[File:Mag7 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:Mag7 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3== | ==Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Schofield]] Model 3 is used in training. | A [[Smith & Wesson Schofield]] Model 3 is used in training. | ||
| − | [[Image:S&WSchofieldleft.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:S&WSchofieldleft.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Schofield - .45 Schofield.]] |
[[File:Mag7 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Smith & Wesson Schofield]] Model 3 is used in training.]] | [[File:Mag7 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Smith & Wesson Schofield]] Model 3 is used in training.]] | ||
| + | =Shotguns= | ||
== Colt Model 1878 Shotgun == | == Colt Model 1878 Shotgun == | ||
| − | At the start of the film, | + | At the start of the film, Vin Tanner ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses a [[Colt Model 1878]] while riding shotgun on the hearse. |
| − | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] |
| − | [[Image:Mag7 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[Image:Mag7 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the start of the film, Vin Tanner ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses a [[Colt Model 1878]] while riding shotgun on the hearse. ]] |
==J. Stevens and Company Side by Side 12 Gauge Shotgun== | ==J. Stevens and Company Side by Side 12 Gauge Shotgun== | ||
One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Side by Side Shotgun]]. | One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Side by Side Shotgun]]. | ||
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Mag7 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[Image:Mag7 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Side by Side Shotgun]].]] |
| − | == Winchester Model 1892 == | + | =Rifles= |
| − | Calvera's men use 1892 Winchester rifles in the movie. | + | ==Winchester Model 1892== |
| − | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none| | + | Calvera's men use 1892 Winchester rifles in the movie. Two rifles are taken off some of the men who are killed mid-movie which the farmers use in turn to train. Harry ([[Brad Dexter]]), Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) and Chris ([[Yul Brynner]]) each show the farmers how to use the rifle. Chris, Bernardo and Chico ([[Horst Buchholz]]) all use Winchester rifles during the final showdown. In a promotional image where the Seven are lined up with their guns, Chris, Chico, Bernardo and Harry have Winchester rifles, everyone else has an SAA. |
| + | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1892]] | ||
[[Image:Mag7-1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) with his 1892 Winchester]] | [[Image:Mag7-1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernardo ([[Charles Bronson]]) with his 1892 Winchester]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Mag7 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px | + | [[Image:Mag7 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vin ([[Steve McQueen]]) holding an 1892 Winchester rifle.]] |
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| − | [[ | + | ==Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine== |
| + | One of the farmers carries a [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|Trapdoor Springfield Carbine]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Mag7 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the farmers carries a Trapdoor Springfield as he walks up to the seated Vin (Steve McQueen).]] | ||
| − | [[ | + | ==Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" (Mocked-Up as Henry 1860)== |
| + | When the farmers are being taught to shoot, one of them is armed with a Winchester "Yellow Boy" mocked up as a Henry 1860. | ||
| + | [[Image:Winchester66.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" - .44 Rimfire (RF).]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Henry 1860 brass-frame - .44 Rimfire (RF).]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Mag7 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When the farmers are being taught to shoot, one of them (on the right) is armed with a Winchester 1866 rifle.]] | ||
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| + | {{Magnificent Seven}} | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
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[[Category:John Sturges]] | [[Category:John Sturges]] | ||
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The Magnificent Seven is the classic 1960 Western directed by John Sturges that was in turn based upon Akira Kurosawa's classic samurai film Seven Samurai. The film follows seven gunfighters hired by citizens of a Mexican town for protection from a group of bandits who have been terrorizing them. Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn would later reunite for director Sturges in 1963's The Great Escape. The Magnificent Seven would spawn three sequels, a 1998 CBS television series as well as a feature film remake directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt released in September of 2016.
The following weapons were used in the film The Magnificent Seven:
Revolvers
Single Action Army
The Seven, which includes Chris Adams (Yul Brynner), Vin (Steve McQueen), Bernardo O'Reilly (Charles Bronson), Lee (Robert Vaughn), Harry Luck (Brad Dexter), Britt (James Coburn) and Chico (Horst Buchholz) all use various models of the Single Action Army revolvers in the film.
SAA Artillery
The Artillery model is the most prevalent handgun used in the film. Both Chris (Yul Brynner) and Vin (Steve McQueen) are seen carrying Artillery models in addition to their other revolvers. Britt (James Coburn) uses one to shoot a man off a horse from an impossible distance, Chico says: That's the greatest shot I've ever seen! to which Britt replies The worst; I was aiming for the horse.
Chris Adams (Yul Brynner) fires the SAA.
Chris Adams (Yul Brynner) uses the SAA.
Britt (James Coburn) takes aim with the SAA.
Chico (Horst Buchholz) pulls his SAA during the village shootout.
Britt (James Coburn) with the SAA Artillery.
Lee (Robert Vaughn) with the SAA. Robert Vaughn also appeared in the television series adaptation of the film as a different character.
Vin (Steve McQueen) checks his SAA before tucking it behind his back.
SAA Cavalry
Vin (Steve McQueen) also carries a Cavalry model as his sidearm.
Colt Single Action Army w/ 7 1/2" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model. .45 Long Colt
Vin (Steve McQueen) checks his SAA Cavalry model.
SAA Quickdraw
Calvera (Eli Wallach) also a Quickdraw model in the film, most notably to shoot a Farmer charging him and during the two shootouts. The Farmers are also seen taught to use Single Action Armys by Britt and Vinn. The man that challenges Britt to a duel shoots at Britts feet before being stuck by Britt's switchblade. Calvera's men are seen with Single Action Army revolvers as well.
Calvera (Eli Wallach) with the SAA drawn.
Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3
A Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 is used in training.
A Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 is used in training.
Shotguns
Colt Model 1878 Shotgun
At the start of the film, Vin Tanner (Steve McQueen) uses a Colt Model 1878 while riding shotgun on the hearse.
At the start of the film, Vin Tanner (Steve McQueen) uses a Colt Model 1878 while riding shotgun on the hearse.
J. Stevens and Company Side by Side 12 Gauge Shotgun
One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a Side by Side Shotgun.
One of the men at the graveyard is armed with a Side by Side Shotgun.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
Calvera's men use 1892 Winchester rifles in the movie. Two rifles are taken off some of the men who are killed mid-movie which the farmers use in turn to train. Harry (Brad Dexter), Bernardo (Charles Bronson) and Chris (Yul Brynner) each show the farmers how to use the rifle. Chris, Bernardo and Chico (Horst Buchholz) all use Winchester rifles during the final showdown. In a promotional image where the Seven are lined up with their guns, Chris, Chico, Bernardo and Harry have Winchester rifles, everyone else has an SAA.
Bernardo (Charles Bronson) with his 1892 Winchester
Vin (Steve McQueen) holding an 1892 Winchester rifle.
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
One of the farmers carries a Trapdoor Springfield Carbine.
Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" (Mocked-Up as Henry 1860)
When the farmers are being taught to shoot, one of them is armed with a Winchester "Yellow Boy" mocked up as a Henry 1860.
