A small farming village in northern Mexico is under constant raids by bandits led by the robber Calvera. Overwhelmed by this situation, the residents decide to seek support at the American border. They find him in the person of Chris (Yul Brynner), a silent adventurer and excellent marksman. Together they recruit six other men, all mercenaries, each motivated by personal reasons and a sense of honor…
This square, you have no doubt recognized, is the setting of The Seven Mercenaries, a true monument of the Western. Released in cinemas in 1961, the American remake of Akira Kurosawa’s no less legendary “Seven Samurai” has not aged a bit.
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great power seven mercenariesObviously, this is its extraordinary distribution, including, excuse me, Yul BrynnerSteve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn and Eli Wallach! Or should we single out any actors? Undoubtedly Steve McQueenPerfect as a young adventurer who totally manages to steal the spotlight Yul BrynnerThe epitome of seasoned Chris.
Steve McQueenThen noticed as a bounty hunter in the series in the name of the law, first of all he wanted to play seven mercenaries To definitely start your career on the right track. So much so that he deliberately wrecked his car to get the role!
Directed by The Great John Sturgess (The Great Escape, Settling the Score at the OK Corral) seven mercenaries (the last line of which will move you to a few tears) is eternal. A classic western that also stands out for its humanistic side, the feature film is a complete spectacle, packed with action but also tinged with melancholy.
Akira Kurosawa is a big fan of the American remake of his movie!
Set to Elmer Berstein’s unforgettable music, seven mercenariesIt was unfairly shunned at the Oscars (only one nomination in the category of best music), but on the other hand it was praised by critics and the public. In France, this major production attracted more than 7 million viewers to theaters.
A funny but very important anecdote that will convince you even more to watch this masterpiece? Akira KurosawaDirector Seven SamuraiHe liked the American remake of his film so much that he gave his American counterpart a nihonto (Japanese sword). John Sturgess !
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Michel Hazanavicius’ favorite scene is “Seven Mercenaries”:
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