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The Magnificent Seven is a classic 1960 Western film directed by John Sturges. The film is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai, reimagined in a Western setting. The plot focuses on a Mexican village that hires seven gunfighters to protect them from a band of marauding bandits led by the ruthless Calvera (Eli Wallach). The seven men, each with their own unique skills, are led by the stoic Chris Adams (Yul Brynner). The ensemble cast also includes Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn. It features an iconic score by Elmer Bernstein. The movie was a huge success and was followed by three sequels.
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