Silver Screen Influences: Seven Men From Now

I watch a lot of Westerns and thought I should share some of my lesser-known favorites with you. Not only is Seven Men From Now one of my all-time favs, it's also had a huge influence on every book I've written. If you read TEMPERANCE then watch Seven Men, the nods I make should be plainly apparent.

Although I love every collaboration between director Budd Boetticher and actor Randolph Scott, Seven Men is by far the coolest of their many films together. The opening scene between Scott's ex-sheriff character and the first two of the seven is full of tension and is more badass than most things in theaters today. Scott is joined by Gail Russell's big blue eyes—she play's a strong female character unlike a lot of women in Westerns of that time—and Lee Marvin as a likably sinister gunfighter who steals every scene he's in.

Seven Men From Now stands out as a fast-paced, intense romp with an awesome twist that is sure to make you want to watch it over again.

Seven Men From Now (1956)

Director: Budd Boetticher

Writer: Burt Kennedy

Stars: Randolph Scott, Gail Russell, Lee Marvin

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