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The Magnificent Seven 1998

★ 6.6/10 · 18 votes DramaWestern 2 seasons · 23 eps Ended
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What is The Magnificent Seven?

The television series "The Magnificent Seven" is a western series based on a 1960 movie. The show was filmed in Newhall, California, and the pilot was filmed in Mescal, Arizona, and the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona, near Tombstone.

Type
TV series
Year
1998
Status
Ended
Episodes
23
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 3, 1998
Last aired
Jul 3, 2000
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Drama, Western
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The television series "The Magnificent Seven" is a western series based on a 1960 movie. The show was filmed in Newhall, California, and the pilot was filmed in Mescal, Arizona, and the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona, near Tombstone. The series is based on the Japanese film "Seven Samurai" and the 1960 remake of that film. A key figure in the series is a recurring guest star, Robert Vaughn, who had a notable connection to the original 1960 movie.

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“Seven men band together in this western series based on the classic 1960 film.”

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  • features an ensemble cast
  • based on a classic film legacy
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  • limited to two seasons

Watch it if you enjoy western television series based on established film properties.

The series is categorized as a western drama.

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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Season 2 · 13 episodes
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When did the series air?

The series aired from January 3, 1998, through July 3, 2000.

Who developed the show?

The series was developed by Pen Densham and John Watson.

Where was the pilot filmed?

The pilot was filmed in Mescal, Arizona and the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona.

Did any actors from the original movie appear?

Robert Vaughn, who starred in the 1960 movie, frequently guest-starred as a crusading judge.

What is the basis for the series?

It is based on the 1960 film, which was a remake of the 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai.

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