This 1961 American romantic comedy is loosely based on Truman Capote's 1958 novel of the same name. This is the story of an independent young woman (Holly, played by Audrey Hepburn) in New York City; who is working as an expensive escort and searching for a rich, older man to marry. She strives to be a high-climbing socialite with a penchance for high-fashion and wild parties.

Holly meets a young, lonely, struggling writer (Paul played by George Peppard) when he moves into her upscale apartment building, paid for by his wealthy older female benefactor. Paul becomes enchanted with his beautiful neighbor, and soon he uncovers the vulnerability she has at heart.

 Seven men are picked to defend a Mexican village from banditos that come every now and then to take whatever the town has grown since their last visit. When they are hired, they go to the town and teach the villagers how to defend themselves. When the leader of the bandits comes, they fight him and his men off. The second time he comes, the villagers give the seven to them, due to a heated argument. The leader of the bandits takes their guns and throws them out of town. He gives them horses and gives their guns back to them when they are far out of town. The seven decide that they aren't going to run, and head back to the village for a final showdown.