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Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
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In Sergio Leone's epic Western, shot partly in Monument Valley, a revenge story becomes an epic contemplation of the Western past. To get his hands on prime railroad land in Sweetwater, crippled railroad baron Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti) hires killers, led by blue-eyed sadist Frank (Henry Fonda), who wipe out property owner Brett McBain (Frank Wolff) and his family. McBain's newly arrived bride, Jill (Claudia Cardinale), however, inherits it instead. Both outlaw Cheyenne (Jason Robards) and lethally mysterious Harmonica (Charles Bronson) take it upon themselves to look after Jill and thwart Frank's plans to seize her land. As alliances and betrayals mutate, it soon becomes clear that Harmonica wants to get Frank for another reason -- it has "something to do with death." As in his "Dollars" trilogy, Leone transforms the standard Western plot through the visual impact of widescreen landscapes and the figures therein. At its full length, Once Upon a Time in the West is Leone's operatic masterwork, worthy of its legend-making title. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

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Starring:
Charles BronsonClaudia Cardinale, (more)
Director(s):
Sergio Leone
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Once Upon a Time in the West

In Sergio Leone's epic Western, shot partly in Monument Valley, a revenge story becomes an epic contemplation of the Western past. To get his hands on prime railroad land in Sweetwater, crippled railroad baron Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti) hires killers, led by blue-eyed sadist Frank (Henry Fonda), who wipe out property owner Brett McBain (Frank Wolff) and his family. McBain's newly arrived bride, Jill (Claudia Cardinale), however, inherits it instead. Both outlaw Cheyenne (Jason Robards) and lethally mysterious Harmonica (Charles Bronson) take it upon themselves to look after Jill and thwart Frank's plans to seize her land. As alliances and betrayals mutate, it soon becomes clear that Harmonica wants to get Frank for another reason -- it has "something to do with death." As in his "Dollars" trilogy, Leone transforms the standard Western plot through the visual impact of widescreen landscapes and the figures therein. At its full length, Once Upon a Time in the West is Leone's operatic masterwork, worthy of its legend-making title. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
165 mins

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Director(s):
Sergio Leone
Writer(s):
Sergio DonatiSergio Leone
Producer(s):
Fulvio Morsella
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Not For Children, Western Violence, Graphic Violence)
Categories:
Westerns
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Robert M.

This is one of the most well-known classics of all time when it comes to an entertaining spaghetti western. It's well directed movie with an all star cast of actors. Claudia Cardinale gave inspiration to the song "Brick house" by Lionel Richie, hahaha. Overall..I give this movie a Masterpiece rating.

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Gary E.

While I can appreciate the grandeur of many of the scenes and perhaps agree that here is symbolism in the characters, as entertainment this is not the movie to watch. Had Leone removed the endless face-pans it would almost qualify as a "short." As it is, you must really, really want to view the outcome, or be a student of filmmaking, to stick it out to the end.

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Kirby T.

This is my all time favorite western! I like a movie that brings you into the time and is not just an excuse for another action flick. If action is all you want this may not be for you. If you want to enjoy a well made and well shot film with some great actors, settle in and watch this one. I had to own it.

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