IMDb > C'era una volta il West (1968)
C'era una volta il West
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

C'era una volta il West (1968) More at IMDbPro »

Videos (see all 7)
C'era una volta il West (1968) -- UK Trailer
C'era una volta il West (1968) -- Epic story of a mysterious stranger with a harmonica who joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.
C'era una volta il West (1968) -- pre
C'era una volta il West (1968) -- AZMovies - Trailer (Flash)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 3% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Dario Argento (story) &
Bernardo Bertolucci (story) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Once Upon a Time in the West on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
21 December 1968 (Italy) more
Genre:
Tagline:
There were three men in her life. One to take her... one to love her... and one to kill her.
Plot:
Epic story of a mysterious stranger with a harmonica who joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
4 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(35 articles)
Featured Article: Classic Italian Film
 (From Screenrush. 9 November 2009, 4:45 PM, PST)

The "Dollars Trilogy" Free on Hulu
 (From JustPressPlay. 5 November 2009, 10:27 AM, PST)

User Comments:
Fonda's favorite, and mine too more (424 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Once Upon a Time in the West (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West (Australia)
There Was Once the West (USA) (literal English title)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for western violence and brief sensuality. (re-rated; rated M/PG in 1969)
Runtime:
Italy:175 min | 165 min (international version) | Finland:137 min (1970)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) (original rating) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) (re-rating) (2004) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1970) | Finland:K-16 (cut) (re-rating) (1977) | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Norway:16 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 (re-rating) (2000) | UK:15 (video rating) (1989) | UK:AA (original rating) | USA:M (original rating) | USA:PG-13 (re-rating) (2003) | USA:PG (re-rating) (1969) | West Germany:16 (w)
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
For the opening sequence where the three dusters waited for the train, filmmakers lightly coated the face of Jack Elam with jam and began filming close-ups while letting a fly out of a jar filled with flies, attempting to get Elam's reaction as one would light on his cheek. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The shadows change direction between cuts throughout the gunfight scene between Frank and Harmonica. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Station agent: Hey - hey hey hey hey, if you want any tickets, you'll have to go around to, eh, to, eh, the front of the, eh... oooh, well, I s'pose it'll be all right.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2000) (TV) more

FAQ

What is the possible meaning of Harmonica having something inside, "something to do with DEATH"
A Note Regarding Spoilers
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
more
80 out of 121 people found the following comment useful.
Fonda's favorite, and mine too, 15 January 1999
Author: anonymous from Glendale, Az

There are few movies that can combine great directing, acting ,music, cinematography, and writing into one movie, but this one does. There are no weak points. Every scene is a piece of art. I know of no other film that affects the senses as this one. Henry Fonda said this was his favorite film and role. It's easy to see why. He created 1 of the great "bad guy" roles in history. In a side note, Leone wanted to put brown contacts in Fonda's eyes,("who ever saw a villain with blue eyes", Leone said), but Fonda wouldn't have it, and the effect is magic in the famous Leone close-ups. Bronson, Cardinale, and Robards are equally powerful, all have great lines and the camera loves them. Speaking of cameras, the visuals are stunning. There is nothing fancy about this movie. Raw power is what you see and feel. Simply the best western if not film ever made.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (424 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for C'era una volta il West (1968)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
The movie lacks something. princethomas
Once Upon a Time In the West : filming location video herve-attia
' Dusters ' - error (?) atthev
What's your favorite quote? FelixVanNorden
I know it's just me but... rndicenso
Restored 35mm print opens in Melbourne Australia Nov 22 09 gfast
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Novecento The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Gone with the Wind The Ballad of Cable Hogue McCabe & Mrs. Miller
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb top 250 movies IMDb Western section
IMDb Italy section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.