The Magnificent Seven

Name: The Magnificent Seven
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: January 3, 1998
Rating: 48
Cast: Laurie Holden, Andrew Kavovit, Dana Barron, Ron Perlman, Eric Close

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CBS | Release Date: January 3, 1998

Starring: Laurie Holden, Andrew Kavovit, Dana Barron, Ron Perlman, Eric Close, Rick Worthy, Dale Midkiff, Michael Biehn, Anthony Starke

Summary: This is the story of seven men, each with his own dark secret, who band together to become known as the Magnificent Seven. They learn from each other as they protect those who can not protect themselves. These men include their leader, Chris Larabee: a man running from the pain of his past, Vin Tanner: a sharpshooter, bounty hunter andThis is the story of seven men, each with his own dark secret, who band together to become known as the Magnificent Seven. They learn from each other as they protect those who can not protect themselves. These men include their leader, Chris Larabee: a man running from the pain of his past, Vin Tanner: a sharpshooter, bounty hunter and fugitive, Nathan Jackson: a former slave turned healer, JD Dunne: the kid of the gang, good with a gun but has little experience with real life, Erza Standish: a gambler and con artist, Josiah Sanchez: a former priest fighting off his personal demons and Buck Willington: a ladies man with a heart of gold. This show is based on the movie series from the 60s and 70s, which was in turn based on the 1954 Japanese film "Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurosawa. This show was cancelled by CBS after the first season and was later renewed thanks to a large internet campaign to save the show. The show was again cancelled halfway through its second season run. CBS agreed to air the remaining six episodes, but due to low ratings CBS only aired two of the reaming six episodes. About a year later, TNN aired the entire series.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Lon Grahnke

Jun 6, 2014

Season 1 Review: Biehn's terse, tightly coiled performance and stirring music from Elmer Bernstein's original 1960 score enhance the "Magnificent" mystique. [2 Jan 1998]

Joanne Ostrow

Jun 6, 2014

Season 1 Review: The debut is cinematically beautiful, the cast is top-notch, the story is compelling, the characters distinct, the music stirring. The question is, why now? [30 Dec 1997]

Scott D. Pierce

Jun 6, 2014

Season 1 Review: The Magnificent Seven is sort of an odd mixture of 1990s political correctness and every cliche that's ever been played out in Western movies and TV shows. But, odder still, it all comes together in a rather enjoyable way. [2 Jan 1998]

Terry Kelleher

Jun 6, 2014

Season 2 Review: It's still an unabashed throwback—what folks used to call a shoot-'em-up. Read full review

Allan Johnson

Jun 6, 2014

Season 1 Review: Most of the staples are there: the shootouts, flinty stares, purposeful strides through gunpowder smoke, tobacco spitting and rides into the sunset. What's missing is a little credibility. [2 Jan 1998]

Tom Shales

Jun 6, 2014

Season 1 Review: Considering the ways it's been scaled down for TV, "The Adequate Seven" or "The Essentially Competent Seven" might have made more accurate titles. [3 Jan 1998]

Hal Boedeker

Jun 6, 2014

Season 1 Review: When you saddle up with CBS' new Magnificent Seven, you're in for trite violence, far-fetched situations, dull characters and saddle sores. [3 Jan 1998]

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 22, 2021

I found this film tense and gripping, with slick gun fight scenes that were well choreographed. There's nice cinematography with some good aerial shots of the landscape.

The background music was judged well - it wasn't too loud or overbearing, nor was it lacking. I thought it was anI found this film tense and gripping, with slick gun fight scenes that were well choreographed. There's nice cinematography with some good aerial shots of the landscape.

The background music was judged well - it wasn't too loud or overbearing, nor was it lacking.

I thought it was an engrossing and atmospheric watch for the most part. However, there was the ocassional cliched accent which I didn't like too much but otherwise, its a good tense watch. I thought Ethan Hawke seemed well suited to his role as a cowboy, for one thing.

Some of the plot details were perhaps slightly simplistic but that aside I very much enjoyed it. Would I recommend it? yes I would - its not perfect but its pretty decent. Also, I haven't seen the original film, so I can't comment on it in terms of it being a remake.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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  Air Date: January 8, 1999
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  S2:E15. Ghosts of the Confederacy - Pt. 2
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  S2:E13. Obsession
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  S2:E12. Serpents
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  S2:E11. Lady Killers
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  S2:E10. Penance
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  S2:E9. Achilles
  Air Date: July 16, 1999
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  S2:E8. Chinatown
  Air Date: July 9, 1999
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  S2:E7. The Trial
  Air Date: March 5, 1999
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  S2:E6. Wagon Train (2)
  Air Date: February 19, 1999
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  S2:E5. Wagon Train (1)
  Air Date: February 12, 1999
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  S2:E4. Vendetta
  Air Date: January 29, 1999
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  S2:E3. Love and Honor
  Air Date: January 22, 1999
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  S2:E2. Sins of the Past
  Air Date: January 15, 1999
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  S2:E1. The New Law
  Air Date: January 8, 1999
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 3, 1998