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The story of (1960) is a classic Western tale of professional gunmen who find redemption by defending the helpless. It is an American adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 masterpiece, Seven Samurai .

: Desperate, the village elders send three farmers to the border to buy guns. Instead, they meet Chris Adams (Yul Brynner), a seasoned gunfighter who advises them to hire men rather than buy weapons, as "men are cheaper than guns".

: The seven men travel to the village, where they spend a week training the townspeople in self-defense and fortifying the area. The Magnificent Seven

(Horst Buchholz): An hotheaded youth eager to prove his worth.

: A small Mexican farming village is terrorized every year by a ruthless bandit named Calvera and his gang, who raid the town for food and supplies. The story of (1960) is a classic Western

: Chris recruits five more experienced gunslingers, eventually adding a persistent young man named Chico as the seventh member. The group includes: Chris Adams (Yul Brynner): The stoic leader. Vin Tanner (Steve McQueen): A drifter with a quick draw.

(Brad Dexter): An opportunist looking for hidden gold. Instead, they meet Chris Adams (Yul Brynner), a

(Charles Bronson): A tough man who bonds with the village children. Britt (James Coburn): A master of both knife and gun. Lee (Robert Vaughn): A sharpshooter who has lost his nerve.