The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971)

Name: The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1971
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Spike Milligan, Marty Feldman, Leslie Phillips, Harry H. Corbett, Yvonne Paul

1h 47m United Kingdom

Comedy

Plot

Directed and produced by Graham Stark, this 1971 British comedy cleverly intertwines the themes of The Magnificent Seven and the seven deadly sins. The film features a series of seven comedic sketches, each highlighting a different sin, crafted by notable British writers. Animated sequences serve as a unifying thread throughout the vignettes, adding a whimsical touch. The score, composed by renowned jazz musician Roy Budd, enhances the film’s playful tone. With cinematography by Harvey Harrison and editing by Rod Nelson-Keys and Roy Piper, it showcases the quirky charm of Tigon Pictures, which also handled distribution in the U.K.

Cast

Spike Milligan Marty Feldman Leslie Phillips Harry H. Corbett Yvonne Paul Bruce Forsyth Felicity Devonshire Paul Whitsun-Jones Bernard Bresslaw Joan Sims Roy Hudd Julie Samuel Cheryl Hall Suzanne Heath Harry Secombe