Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

(1969)

Tagline

There were three men in her life. One to take her... one to love her... and one to kill her.

Starring

Henry Fonda Claudia Cardinale Jason Robards Charles Bronson Gabriele Ferzetti

Director

Sergio Leone

Genre

Action Foreign Western

Running Time

175 minutes

Once Upon a Time in the West

Overview

Once Upon a Time in the West is the first and most ambitious film from a trilogy by Sergio Leones. This classic western masterpiece is an epic film about a widow who’s land and life are in danger as the railroad is getting closer and closer to taking them over. A mysterious harmonica player joins forces with Desperado to protect the woman and her land. Brilliant performances and a daring cinematic

Released

2 July 1969

Budget

£5,000,000

Revenue

£5,321,508

Language

English

Studio

Paramount Pictures Finanzia San Marco Rafran Cinematografica

Country of Origin

Italy United States of America

Cast

Henry Fonda...Frank
Claudia Cardinale...Jill McBain
Jason Robards...Cheyenne
Charles Bronson...Harmonica
Gabriele Ferzetti...Morton (railroad baron)
Paolo Stoppa...Sam
Woody Strode...Stony (member of Frank's gang)
Jack Elam...Snaky (member of Frank's gang)
Keenan Wynn...Sheriff
Frank Wolff...Brett McBain
Lionel Stander...Barman

Crew

Sergio Donati...Screenplay
Sergio Leone...Screenplay
Sergio Leone...Story
Bernardo Bertolucci...Story
Dario Argento...Story
John Landis...Stunts
Carlo Simi...Costume Design
Eros Bacciucchi...Special Effects
Antonella Pompei...Costume Design
Bino Cicogna...Executive Producer
Fulvio Morsella...Producer
Carlo Simi...Production Design
Nino Baragli...Editor
Tonino Delli Colli...Director of Photography
Ennio Morricone...Original Music Composer
Sergio Leone...Director