7 Women
Seen it?1965 | 87 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Woman King or The Last of the Mohicans, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
In a mission in China in 1935, a group of women are preyed on by Mongolian bandits, led by Warlord chief Tunga Khan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- Anne BancroftDr. D.R. Cartwright
- Sue LyonEmma Clark
- Margaret LeightonAgatha Andrews
- Flora RobsonMiss Binns
- Mildred DunnockJane Argent
- Betty FieldMrs. Florrie Pether
- Anna LeeMrs. Russell
- Eddie AlbertCharles Pether
- Mike MazurkiTunga Khan
- Woody StrodeLean Warrior