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1968 · Italy, United States

Once Upon a Time in the West

Tonight at a glance

Runtime
166 min
Age rating
PG-13
Language
Italian
Country
Italy, United States

Why tonight?

  • A long one. Start it early, and give it the whole evening.
  • One of the best-reviewed films Cue holds.
  • In Italian — subtitles on.

The story

As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

  • small town
  • loss of loved one
  • harmonica
  • wedding party
  • spaghetti western
  • arizona territory
  • intercontintental railroad
  • outlaw gang
  • water pump
  • mysterious character

The look

A few frames, chosen rather than collected.

The bill

Directed
Sergio Leone

Production

Rating
8.3 / 10 · 5,034 ratings
Studio
Paramount Pictures, Rafran Cinematografica, San Marco