Official movie poster for Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969), a western action film

Guns of the Magnificent Seven(1969)

The Magnificent Seven are back ...and they don't aim to please.

5.4(123)1h 45m1969-07-14
WesternActionDrama

Guns of the Magnificent Seven Synopsis

When Mexican revolutionary leader Quintero is left to rot in jail by the forces of President Diaz, it's up to his subordinate, Max, to bust him out. With $600 in hand, he crosses the border into America and hires Chris Adams, a mercenary of considerable skill, who uses the rest of the cash on more hired guns. After the team is rounded out by experts on close-combat fighting, explosives, and knife-throwing, they set off to free Quintero.

Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) is a western, action and drama film directed by Paul Wendkos, released on July 14, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham and Reni Santoni. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 123 ratings.

Director:
Paul Wendkos
Writers:
Herman Hoffman, Akira Kurosawa
Producers:
Vincent M. Fennelly
Cinematographer:
Antonio Macasoli
Composer:
Elmer Bernstein
Production:
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Revenue:
$2,000,000
Status:
Released

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GUNS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1969) | Heads in the Sand | MGM

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GUNS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1969) | Card Game Scene "A Seat Open" | MGM

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GUNS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1969) | Trial By Horse | MGM

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Guns of the Magnificent Seven Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 123 ratings.

John Chard

6/10

The cowards die many deaths... the brave only one. Guns of the Magnificent Seven is directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Herman Hoffman. It stars George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni & Joe Don Baker. Music is by Elmer Bernstein and Antonio Macasoli is the cinematographer. It's the second sequel to The Magnificent Seven which was based on Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. Plot finds Kennedy…

Reviewed on August 27, 2015

Filipe Manuel Neto

2/10

**Yet another remake, or just mental laziness to make something new and fresh?** I recently saw the two films that, most notably, precede this film: “Seven Samurai” and “Magnificent Seven”. The same story, in its essence, set in different places and different times, and made by drastically different hands: a Japanese film set in a troubled period of feudal Japan, and the classic American “western” that adapts this…

Reviewed on February 26, 2023

CinemaSerf

6/10

When a rebel leader is captured and imprisoned in a Mexican fortress under the command of the ruthless “Col. Diego” (Michael Ansara), one of his supporters vows to get him out - alive! Now given that these are locals without two pesos to rub together, you wouldn’t bet much on their chances but luckily he (Reni Santoni) encounters the last man standing from the last time the rural put-upon tried to fight back.…

Reviewed on December 25, 2025

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Guns of the Magnificent Seven – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Guns of the Magnificent Seven online?

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Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Guns of the Magnificent Seven?

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The main cast of Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) includes George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni and Bernie Casey. The film was directed by Paul Wendkos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Guns of the Magnificent Seven released?

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Guns of the Magnificent Seven was released on July 14, 1969 and runs for 1h 45m.

Is Guns of the Magnificent Seven worth watching?

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Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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