7 Women (1966)

In the tumultuous year of 1935, the lawless borderlands between China and Mongolia serve as a volatile backdrop for a tale of faith, courage, and sacrifice. Amid the chaos of feuding warlords and marauding bandits, a group of American Christian missionaries led by the stern and resolute Agatha Andrews (Margaret Leighton) have established a mission. Their sanctuary, a beacon in the midst of anarchy, is sustained by the belief that their divine endeavor and American heritage will shield them from the bloodshed beyond their walls. Struggling to secure a doctor for their outpost, their prayers are answered with the arrival of Dr. D.R. Cartwright (Anne Bancroft), a fiercely independent and non-religious woman. Her secular ways immediately clash with Andrews' unwavering faith, stoking a tempest of tension within the mission. Their ideological battleground expands as they grapple with imminent dangers, including a deadly disease threatening to infiltrate their sanctuary and the growing menace of the ruthless Mongolian bandit, Tunga Khan (Mike Mazurki). Among them is the young and impressionable missionary Emma Clark (Sue Lyon), torn between the captivating allure of Cartwright and Andrews' stern warnings. The pregnant Florrie Pether (Betty Field), wife of the mission's only male teacher Charles Pether (Eddie Albert), adds another layer of concern with her impending, risky childbirth. The mission's struggle for survival is further complicated when Dr. Cartwright proposes a perilous bargain: her life for the safety of the mission's inhabitants. As the inevitable clash with Tunga Khan looms, the missionaries find themselves battling not just for their lives but their very souls. "7 Women" unfolds as a riveting saga of belief and sacrifice, set against the stark and dangerous landscape of a world on the brink of war.

7 Women is a drama movie featuring Anne Bancroft.

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