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Once Upon a Time in the West poster

Film · 1968

Once Upon a Time in the West

Original titleC'era una volta il West

Directed by Sergio Leone · starring Claudia Cardinale, Frank Braña and Henry Fonda

  • 2 h 55 min
  • 15
  • Western · Adventure
  • Italy
  • Released in the UK 6 June 1969
  • 9.3 Users10 votes

Synopsis

Brett McBain, a farmer of Irish ancestry living with their children in a poor area of the American West. It has prepared a welcome party for Jill, his future wife, who comes from New Orleans. When Jill arrives, a gang of gunmen has killed Brett and their children. The suspect of these crimes is Frank, who is under orders of the Millionaire Morton. Harmonica (so called because always carries this instrument and often uses it instead of talking) is looking for Frank. Harmonica receive the help of his friend Cheyenne, who has just escaped from jail. Jill, meanwhile, has inherited land after the death of her husband. Now the mayor wants the railway to pass through this field. By other side, Harmonica, Cheyenne and Frank are in a constantly fight.

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The essentials

Runtime
175 min2 hours and 55 minutes
Budget
$5mParamount Pictures
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is Once Upon a Time in the West?
2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes).
When was Once Upon a Time in the West released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 6 June 1969.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the West?
Sergio Leone.
Who is in Once Upon a Time in the West?
It stars Claudia Cardinale, Frank Braña, Henry Fonda and Jason Robards.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the West?
In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.
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Director
Sergio Leone

Photos and posters

All 10 photos

Reviews

9.3 10 votes
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Soundtrack

All 14 songs
  1. Danny BoyHummed, sung a cappella a bit, Simonetta Santaniello Spotify
  2. FinaleOrchestrated, Conducted, Ennio Morricone, Published Universal Music Publishing Ricordi srl Spotify
  3. C'era una volta il WestOrchestrated, Conducted, Ennio Morricone, Published RCA Italiana S
  4. Come Una SentenzaPublished Universal Music Publishing Ricordi srl
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