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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Comedy · Drama · Western · 1954

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

Movie details

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

“SINGIN'! DANCIN'! ROMANCIN'!”

1954 Comedy · Drama · Western 1h 43m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

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In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Stanley Donen

Written by

Albert Hackett · Frances Goodrich · Dorothy Kingsley · Stephen Vincent Benet

Jane Powell

Jane Powell

Bride Milly Pontipee

Howard Keel

Howard Keel

Brother Adam Pontipee

Jeff Richards

Jeff Richards

Brother Benjamin Pontipee

Russ Tamblyn

Russ Tamblyn

Brother Gideon Pontipee

Tommy Rall

Tommy Rall

Brother Frank Pontipee

Julie Newmar

Julie Newmar

Bride Dorcas Galen

Ruta Lee

Ruta Lee

Bride Ruth Jensen

Court is in session

Put Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.