Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

1968 · 166 min · IT · PG-13 · 8.3 (5,099 votes)
Dir. Sergio Leone · Starring Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti, Paolo Stoppa · Music Ennio Morricone

“There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her.”

DramaWestern

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.

VIBE

This is a sweeping, elegiac epic that unfolds with deliberate, almost operatic grandeur. It's a journey through a mythic West, steeped in melancholic beauty, simmering tension, and the weight of past deeds. The iconic score and stunning visuals create an unforgettable, immersive experience.

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