Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

1968 December 21, 1968
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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.

Cast & Crew

Sergio Leone
Director • 1929

Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone (January 3, 1929 – April 30, 1989) was an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter most associated with the "Spaghetti Western" genre. Leone's film-making style includes juxtaposing extreme close-up shots with lengthy long shots. His movies include The Colossus of Rhodes, the Dollars Trilogy (A Fistful of Dollars; For a Few Dollars More; and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Once Upon a Time in the West; Duck, You Sucker!; and Once Upon a Time in America. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sergio Leone,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Cast

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

1921

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

1938

Frank Wolff

Frank Wolff

1928

Gabriele Ferzetti

Gabriele Ferzetti

1925

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

1905

Jack Elam

Jack Elam

1920

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

1922

Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn

1916

+2 more cast members

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A defining moment in cinema

By movieholic582 • Aug 04, 2025

9/10

'Once Upon a Time in the West' is nothing short of a masterpiece. Every aspect of this film is crafted with precision and care, from the stunning cinematography to the outstanding performances. This is the kind of movie that reminds us why we love cinema.

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A true masterpiece!

By cinemageek95 • Aug 04, 2025

8/10

'Once Upon a Time in the West' delivers powerful dramatic moments with emotional depth and strong character development. The dramatic elements are well-handled and moving.