description 7 Women Overview
7 Women is a 1966 historical drama film directed by John Ford, featuring an ensemble cast including Anne Bancroft and Sue Lyon. Based on Norah Lofts’ short story “Chinese Finale,” the film was produced under Ford's leadership and utilized Panavision cinematography. It marked John Ford’s final directorial feature after a career of 53 years.
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info 7 Women Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1966 |
help 7 Women FAQ
Where and when is 7 Women set?
The film is set at a Christian mission in rural China in 1935. The mission faces a cholera threat and an attack by Mongol forces led by Tunga Khan.
Who plays the doctor in 7 Women?
Anne Bancroft plays Dr. D. R. Cartwright, a blunt and independent physician who arrives at the mission. Margaret Leighton plays Agatha Andrews, the mission leader whose strict religious authority clashes with Cartwright.
What story inspired 7 Women?
The film was adapted from Norah Lofts' short story Chinese Finale. John Ford and MGM turned that source into a 1966 historical drama centered on women trapped in a remote mission.
Why is 7 Women important in John Ford's career?
7 Women is generally identified as John Ford's final feature film. It was shot in Panavision and features an ensemble including Anne Bancroft, Sue Lyon, Margaret Leighton, and Flora Robson.
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