The Magnificent Seven Movies: Original Timeline
The four films from 1960-1972 form a loosely connected series centered around the character of Chris Adams, though the connections become increasingly tenuous with each sequel. Yul Brynner returns as Chris Adams in the first sequel, but the character is then recast with George Kennedy and Lee Van Cleef in subsequent films, with each actor bringing their own interpretation to the role.
While the character name provides continuity, each sequel essentially functions as a standalone story with a mostly new supporting cast and fresh mission. The films are more thematically linked than narratively connected, each exploring variations on the concept of assembling a team of skilled fighters to protect the vulnerable against powerful antagonists.
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The Magnificent Seven
Seven gunfighters are hired to protect a Mexican village from bandits terrorizing the local peasants.
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Return of the Seven
When bandits capture most of the men from a Mexican village, the wife of Chico (one of the original Magnificent Seven) seeks help from Chris and Vin. The remaining members recruit new gunfighters to rescue the prisoners and protect the town once again.
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Guns of the Magnificent Seven
A Mexican revolutionary's loyal subordinate hires American mercenary Chris Adams and a team of skilled gunfighters to rescue their imprisoned leader from the forces of President Diaz.
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The Magnificent Seven Ride!
Marshal Chris Adams recruits a writer and five prisoners to help him take down a gang of Mexican bandits after personal tragedy strikes. This is the fourth and final film in the original Magnificent Seven series.
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