Gold of the Seven Saints
Gold of the Seven Saints

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Gold of the Seven Saints

1961
Movie
88 min
English

Fur-trapping partners stumble across a cache of gold, but their discovery quickly attracts every greedy villain in the territory.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Gordon DouglasGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A stoic U.S. Army scout is assigned to escort a group of settlers through Apache territory. Along the way, he clashes with the settlers' leader and faces the constant threat of a Native American uprising. He must use all his skills to protect the vulnerable group and ensure their safe passage to their intended destination.

Critical Reception

Gold of the Seven Saints is a B-movie Western that received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated its straightforward plot and action sequences, many critics found it to be formulaic and lacking in originality compared to other Westerns of its era. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its modest budget and less prominent stars contributing to its limited impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a standard, if somewhat uninspired, Western narrative.

  • Competent action and performances, but struggles with a lack of distinctive elements.

  • Familiar plot points and character archetypes mar the viewing experience for some.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Gold of the Seven Saints are scarce, but generally indicate a perception of it being a typical, forgettable Western. Some viewers might appreciate the classic Western tropes, while others likely found it too derivative.

Fun Fact

Clint Walker, who stars as the stoic scout in the film, was already a well-established star of Western television, primarily known for his role in the ABC series 'Cheyenne'.

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John Chard

John Chard

Die Rich... Gold of the Seven Saints is directed by Gordon Douglas and adapted to screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Leonard Freeman from Steve Frazee's novel. It stars Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Robert Middleton, Chill Wills and Leticia R...