The Magnificent Seven Collection (1960 - 1972) - Imprint Collection #551 - 554

The Magnificent Seven Collection (1960 - 1972) - Imprint Collection #551 - 554

They were seven… and they fought like seven hundred!

The Western genre was changed forever after The Magnificent Seven rode onto the silver screen in 1960. Renowned as one of the greatest Westerns ever made, the film remains a thrilling showdown driven by larger-than-life performances, mindblowing action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.

The genre-topping original is included on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, alongside the three sequels on Blu-ray:

• The Magnificent Seven (1960)


• Return of the Seven (1966)


• Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969)


• The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972)

Limited Edition 5-Disc Hardbox - 1500 copies only.

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The Magnificent Seven (1960) - Imprint Collection #551

Based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai, the great John Sturges brought the story to American audiences in 1960 as The Magnificent Seven.

An ensemble cast of Hollywood greats star as the titular seven - Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, and Horst Buchholz - who fend off a gang of bandits led by Eli Wallach.

Shot on Panavision on location in Mexico, the sweeping desert plains are accompanied by a memorable score from the great Elmer Bernstein, combining with stellar performances, gripping combat, and biting dialogue to forge one of the greatest Westerns ever to hit the screen.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD

• 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10)


• Audio commentary by producer Walter Mirisch, actors Eli Wallach & James Coburn and assistant director Robert E. Relyea


• Audio commentary by Sir Christopher Frayling


• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono


• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1


• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: Blu-ray

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray


• Audio commentary by producer Walter Mirisch, actors Eli Wallach & James Coburn and assistant director Robert E. Relyea


• Audio commentary by Sir Christopher Frayling


• 
  NEW Interview with Robyn Coburn, daughter-in-law of James Coburn
  


• 
  Guns for Hire: The Making of The Magnificent Seven – documentary
  


• 
  Elmer Bernstein and The Magnificent Seven – featurette
  


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  Sir Christopher Frayling on The Magnificent Seven – featurette
  


• 
  The Linen Book: Lost Images from The Magnificent Seven – featurette
  


• 
  Trailers From Hell: The Magnificent Seven - featuring filmmaker Jesus Trevino
  


• Theatrical Trailers


• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono


• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1


• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Return Of The Seven (1966) - Imprint Collection #552

Yul Brynner returns as brave gunslinger Chris Adams in the first sequel to The Magnificent Seven, directed by Burt Kennedy (The Tall T) and also starring Robert Fuller, Julián Mateos, and Warren Oates.

Chico, one of the remaining members of The Magnificent Seven, has settled down in the newly liberated town that they (The Seven) helped. Trouble brews as a lawless bandit takes most of the local men prisoner. Leader of The Seven, Chris Adams, is sought out for help, and he also meets Vin, another member of the team. They find four other men, and they go to help Chico.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray


• 
  NEW Audio commentary by film historian Toby Roan
  


• Theatrical Trailer


• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono


• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1


• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) - Imprint Collection #553

Oscar-winner George Kennedy (Cool Hand Luke) took the lead as Chris Adams in Guns of the Magnificent Seven, starring alongside Monte Markham, Bernie Casey, James Whitmore, Reni Santoni, and Joe Don Baker.

When the Mexican revolutionary leader Quintero is left to rot in jail by the forces of President Diaz, it’s up to his subordinate, Max, to bust him out. With $600 in hand, he crosses the border into America and hires Chris Adams, a mercenary of considerable skill, who uses the rest of the cash on more hired guns. After the team is rounded out by experts in close combat, explosives, and knife throwing, they set off to free Quintero.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray


• 
  NEW Audio commentary by film historians Steve Mitchell
  


• 
  NEW Video essay on director Paul Wendkos
  


• Theatrical Trailer


• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono


• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1


• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) - Imprint Collection #554

The final instalment in the original series of Magnificent Seven films sees Lee Van Cleef star as Chris Adams, alongside Stefanie Powers and Michael Callan.

Marshal Chris Adams turns down a friend’s request to help stop the depredations of a gang of Mexican bandits. When his wife is killed by bank robbers and his friend is killed capturing the last thief, Chris feels obligated to take up his friend’s cause and recruits a writer and five prisoners to destroy the desperados.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray


• 
  NEW Audio commentary by film historians Steve Mitchell
  


• Theatrical Trailer


• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono


• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1


• Optional English HOH Subtitles