Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her.
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.
Director: Sergio Leone
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 166 min
Release Date: December 21, 1968
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
Cast
- Claudia Cardinale - Jill
- Henry Fonda - Frank
- Jason Robards - 'Cheyenne'
- Charles Bronson - 'Harmonica'
- Gabriele Ferzetti - Morton
- Paolo Stoppa - Sam
- Woody Strode - Frank's Gunman
- Jack Elam - Frank's Gunman
- Keenan Wynn - Sheriff
- Frank Wolff - Brett McBain
Screenplay
- Mickey Knox (Dialogue)
- Bernardo Bertolucci (Story)
- Dario Argento (Story)
- Sergio Donati (Screenplay)
- Sergio Leone (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Paramount Pictures, Rafran Cinematografica, San Marco
Country: Italy, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: it
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Spaghetti Western, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
small town, loss of loved one, harmonica, wedding party, spaghetti western, arizona territory, intercontintental railroad, outlaw gang, water pump, mysterious character, boom town, railroad company, hope for a new life, railroad construction, techniscope
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in the West about?
- 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.
- Who directed Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West was directed by Sergio Leone.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West stars Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti, Paolo Stoppa.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West has a runtime of 2h 46m (166 minutes).
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West is a Drama, Western film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Once Upon a Time in the West gross?
- Once Upon a Time in the West grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Once Upon a Time in the West produced?
- Once Upon a Time in the West was produced in Italy, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Once Upon a Time in the West?
- The themes of Once Upon a Time in the West include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Spaghetti Western, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.