
Up the MacGregors
1967

Representation Score
Minimal
1966
Director
Franco Giraldi
Runtime
107 minutes
Average Rating
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Seven Guns for the MacGregors is a period-specific Spaghetti Western that adheres to the conservative narrative structures of the 1960s. The story centers on clan-based honor and the tension between underrepresented groups and centralized authority. While the film delves into socioeconomic struggles against a landed aristocracy, it does not engage with multi-layered identity politics. The plot is dominated by male protagonists, reinforcing traditional gender roles and masculine combat. The film maintains a homogeneous ethnic profile and traditional familial bonds, avoiding any subversion of social hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or queer narratives. Character interactions center around traditional family ties and masculine combat roles.
The story emphasizes traditional gender roles where women play supporting or passive roles, while the main plot revolves around male-driven revenge.
The cast and setting are predominantly of a single ethnic group, specifically a Scottish clan. There is no representation of diverse ethnic groups in the main storyline.
The film portrays a conflict between peasants and the ruling class. This is framed through traditional clan honor and vengeance against oppressive authorities.
There are no depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. None of the characters use disability as a central trait or secondary plot device.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Ranch owner MacGregor has seven sons and oldest Gregor leads his brothers to Las Mesas, a small town where they want to sell horses. They get into trouble with local people who are related with evil Santillana. After getting imprisoned and losing their horses they decide to go after Santillana's gang.

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