1960 The Magnificent Seven An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes. Credits Director John Sturges Producers John Sturges , Walter Mirisch Writers William Roberts , Walter Bernstein , Walter Newman Cinematographer Charles Lang Composer Elmer Bernstein Cast Yul Brynner , Eli Wallach , Steve McQueen , Charles Bronson , Robert Vaughn , Brad Dexter , James Coburn , Horst Buchholz , Jorge MartÃnez de Hoyos , Vladimir Sokoloff Studios The Mirisch Company , Alpha Productions Genres Action Adventure Western Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax