It’s an action-packed western, but its last line brings a bit of a tear to your eye

Discover or rediscover the ending of Seven Mercenaries and especially its last line, moving as can be, which ends the holy action in a Western with a little sentimental and even philosophical touch, yes!

This heartbreaking line is delivered by Chris (Yul Brynner), who confides in his friend Win (Vicki in VF), played by Steve McQueen:

Yes, the old man was right. Only the farmers won. not we. We always lose.

This philosophical reflection by Chris is followed by an image of three Mexican children who come to decorate the grave of Bernardo, one of the “7” who died in battle to protect the village and the children there. Under the watchful eye of an “old” farmer (Vladimir Sokoloff), Chris and Winnie set off into the distance in solitude.

Before you find out why Steve McQueen had to crash his car to film, watch this incredible scene:

And indeed, in addition to being a very good action movie by John Sturgess, Seven Mercenaries aims to accurately portray the plight of these gun-toting mercenaries who hire themselves out to the highest bidder, their opportunity to one day enter a life far beyond their own. repeated shots.

However, observing the film (remake of Seven Samurai) is unequivocal: 4 mercenaries died: one was already traumatized by this life of constant danger (Robert Vaughn), another was greedy (Brad Dexter), another had a paternal instinct that he could never develop (Charles Bronson ) and the latter considered it an easy task that allowed him to do nothing the rest of the time (James Coburn).

Only Chico (Horst Buchholz) will remain a farmer and start a family. He won. Chris and Winnie (Bryner and McQueen) return to their solitude into the sunset, the next town, the next challenge… and the bullet that will kill them.