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John Eliot Sturges (/ ˈ s t ɜːr dʒ ɪ s /; January 3, 1910 – August 18, 1992) was an American film director. His films include Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), and Ice Station Zebra (1968).
John Sturges was an American film director, mostly remembered for his outstanding Western films. He directed classics such as The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, and Bad Day at Black Rock, and won a Golden Boot Award for his lifelong contribution to the Western genre.
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May 8, 2024 · John Sturges was an American director best known for taut war movies and westerns. His films include such classics as Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), The Magnificent Seven (1960), and The Great Escape (1963).
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Aug 22, 1992 · John Sturges, the director of action films like "The Magnificent Seven," "The Great Escape," "Gunfight at the O K Corral" and "Ice Station Zebra," died on Tuesday at French...
1. The Magnificent Seven (1960) Approved | 128 min | Action, Adventure, Drama. 7.7. Rate. 74 Metascore. Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. Director: John Sturges | Stars: Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Eli Wallach. Votes: 102,096 | Gross: $4.91M. 2.
Explore the director's Western filmography, from his first modern-day oater to his classic "The Magnificent Seven". Read reviews and analysis of 12 films, including "The Walking Hills", "Escape from Fort Bravo" and "Bad Day at Black Rock".
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Learn about John Sturges, a film director best known for his action films, particularly Westerns. Find out his biography, career, and notable works, such as The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven.
