This isnt a denzel driven story, its an ensemble cast, with each of the seven, having more than one moment to shine. Well, the louisiana film commission is thanked in the credits. Yul brynner, who reprises his role as chris adams, is the sole returning cast member from the original film, while robert fuller, julian mateos and elisa montes replace steve mcqueen, horst buchholz and rosenda monteros as vinn. Sep 26, 2016 where was the 2016 remake of the classic 1960 movie, the magnificent seven, filmed. While the magnificent seven does have a lot of great character moments, it tries to introduce new characters as the film progresses and you really only find yourself latching onto two of the main.
It pays homage to seven samurai and the the 1960 version of the magnificent seven, but it does it in a way thats not so obvious. The magnificent seven is a western film from john sturges and a remake of the akira kurosawas film the seven samurai from 1954. All scenes with asian actors in the magnificent seven. With the blockbuster cast that fuqua has assembled, including denzel washington, chris pratt, ethan hawke, vincent donofrio and peter. Where was the magnificent seven 1960 filmed discover the. The magnificent seven to begin filming in new mexico. It stars lee van cleef as chris adams, succeeding yul brynner and george kennedy in the role. The magnificent seven denzel washington and chris pratt star in a remake of the 1960 western classic that hits all the right buttons but misses the fun of the original. Director antoine fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in the magnificent seven. The magnificent seven ride also known as the magnificent seven 4 is a 1972 western film and is the 4th and last sequel of the 1960 western, the magnificent seven. Apr 10, 2017 the magnificent seven 2016 movie denzel washington, chris pratt monzi mavelous. Where was the magnificent seven 1960 filmed discover. Japanese filmmaker akira kurosawas the seven samurai 1954 is westernized as the magnificent seven. All scenes with asian actors in the magnificent seven duration.
Aug 31, 2015 this years remake of the magnificent seven is expected to film mostly in new mexico. Shooting there meant clearing the script through the mexican censors, who demanded numerous changes to present the storys locale and mexican characters in the best possible light. Dobbs, was filmed in mescal, arizona and the dragoon mountains of arizona, near tombstone. The magnificent seven is a 2016 american western action film directed by antoine fuqua and written by nic pizzolatto and richard wenk. And then there is eli wallach as the bandit leader. Oct 05, 2012 the magnificent seven is a western film from john sturges and a remake of the akira kurosawas film the seven samurai from 1954. But the camaraderie is important because theyre a magnificent crew indeed, and the films strongest attribute. The magnificent seven 2016 letterboxd your life in film.
Denzel washington and chris pratt open up about making the. It is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name, which in turn is a reimagining of the 1954 film seven samurai. The magnificent seven of 1960 was actually based on another moviethe 1954 japanese film seven samuraiand fuqua told press that he. The magnificent seven rides again albuquerque journal. The magnificent seven is an american western television series based on the 1960 movie, which is a remake of the japanese film seven samurai. The production plans to employ approximately 275 new mexico crew members, nine new mexico actors, and 60 new mexico background talents.
The magnificent seven 1960 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Eaves movie ranch 105 rancho alegre road, santa fe, new mexico, usa. What location was the movie magnificent obsession filmed. Denzel washington is returning to film the magnificent seven along with chris pratt, cam gigandet, matt bomer, ethan hawke, vincent donofrio, byunghun lee and peter sarsgaard. The magnificent seven 212 movie clip standoff at the. The magnificent seven, american western film, released in 1960, thatalthough not as acclaimed as kurosawa akiras seven samurai 1954, on which it was basedproved to be a popular and influential entry in the genre.
The magnificent seven 1960 the magnificent seven was shot on location in cuernavaca, mexico and at the estudios churubuscos aztecas in mexico city. The film is a remake of the 1960 western film of the same name, which in turn was a remake of the 1954 japanese film seven samurai. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto. Last week, cameras started rolling on the magnificent seven, a remake of the 1960 film that follows seven gunfighters defending their homes in a mexican village. The film is such a departure that its star, washington, did not even make an effort to see 1960s the magnificent seven, which starred yul brynner, eli. The magnificent seven film by sturges 1960 britannica. The magnificent seven is not complete without mentioning elmer bernsteins. New mexicofilmed remake the magnificent seven features allstar. The cast were put through cowboy training before filming commenced, and were sent to boot camp in order to hone their skills. Yul brynner plays chris, a mercenary hired to protect a mexican farming village from its. The tabernacle choir at temple square recommended for you. Asked in comedies and funny movies, romantic movies, seattle.
Robert vaughn was a recurring guest star, a judge who hires the seven to protect the town in which his widowed daughterinlaw and his grandson live. The magnificent ambersons is a 1942 american period drama, the second feature film produced and directed by orson welles. The science fiction film battle beyond the stars was a remake of the magnificent seven set in space. Stepping back from the plot, the film is beautifully filmed in the deserts and mountains of louisiana, arizona and california. Remake of western classic the magnificent seven filming in new. The magnificent seven, originally released in 1960, had a remake in 2016. It was terrific and full of that old western country violence that we all love. With the town of rose creek under the deadly control of industrialist bartholomew bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Confidential, se7en s police hq is knitted together from three separate locations, one of which is common to both films. If youre here, you must be wondering where producers shot this film to give us such an amazing western. The magnificent seven to begin filming in new mexico new mexico film office director nick maniatis announced today. As mentioned, the 1960 movie the magnificent seven is itself a remake, of a 1954. New mexicofilmed remake the magnificent seven features all. If an internal link led you here, please correct it to point to the right page. A remake of classic western the magnificent seven is filming on location in new mexico. The magnificent seven is a 2016 film about seven gun men in the old west who come together to help a poor village against thieves. It is not a remake of 1960 film of that name, but rather carries the legacy of a classic of film literature, seven samurai.
Jul 30, 20 japanese filmmaker akira kurosawas the seven samurai 1954 is westernized as the magnificent seven. Welles adapted booth tarkingtons pulitzer prizewinning 1918 novel, about the declining fortunes of a wealthy midwestern family and the social changes brought by the automobile age. The magnificent seven 2016 movie denzel washington, chris pratt monzi mavelous. In fact, the exact answer is surprisingly hard to come by.
The magnificent seven, american western film, released in 1960, thatalthough not as acclaimed as kurosawa akiras seven samurai 1954, on which it was. The magnificent seven tv series 19982000 the movie. The film has a lot of great scenes involving the action and shootouts that is engaging to watch. New mexico film office director nick maniatis is thrilled to have the magnificent seven filming in the state. The magnificent seven never really lives up to the superlative in its title or the classics from which it draws inspiration but remains a moderately diverting action thriller on its own merits. A 2016 american western action film directed by antoine fuqua, and written by nic pizzolatto and richard wenk. New mexicofilmed remake the magnificent seven features allstar cast, stunning cinematography by katie walsh tribune news service friday, september 23rd, 2016 at 12. In october 1960, john sturges starstudded 128minute western the magnificent seven hit u.
Yul brynner plays chris, a mercenary hired to protect a. The magnificent seven 1960 movies, tv, celebs, and more. The film was directed by paul wendkos and produced by vincent m. Mar 26, 2019 where was the magnificent seven filmed. Sep 09, 2016 the film is such a departure that its star, washington, did not even make an effort to see 1960s the magnificent seven, which starred yul brynner, eli wallach, steve mcqueen, and horst buchholz.
Brad dexter is the big muscular guy with a good sense of humour. Jun, 2008 muzyka z 7 wspanialych music of magnificent seven. Sep 23, 2016 in october 1960, john sturges starstudded 128minute western the magnificent seven hit u. Abiquiu, new mexico, usa 18 of 18 found this interesting interesting. New mexicofilmed remake the magnificent seven features. Theme from the magnificent seven orchestra at temple square duration. Sep 19, 2016 the new film changes many details of the original. The magnificent seven main theme elmer bernstein youtube. The setting is different, the characters are all new, and the tone is somewhat changed, but the core story of the original magnificent seven. Return of the seven, later marketed as return of the magnificent seven, is a 1966 americanspanish western film, and the first sequel to the magnificent seven 1960. As with curtis hansons 1997 neonoir, the interiors are the third floor of the pacific electric building, 610 south main street at sixth street, a frequent filming site, also seen in john woos faceoff and in allison anders 1996 grace of my heart.