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Huuliharppukostaja

Original title: C'era una volta il West
  • 19681968
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 45min
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
316K
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POPULARITY
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  • Cast & crew
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Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, and Jason Robards in C'era una volta il West (1968)
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Western

A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.

IMDb RATING
8.5/10
316K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,081
291
  • Director
    • Sergio Leone
  • Writers
    • Sergio Donati(screenplay by)
    • Sergio Leone(screenplay by)
    • Dario Argento(from a story by)
  • Stars
    • Henry Fonda
    • Charles Bronson
    • Claudia Cardinale
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sergio Leone
  • Writers
    • Sergio Donati(screenplay by)
    • Sergio Leone(screenplay by)
    • Dario Argento(from a story by)
  • Stars
    • Henry Fonda
    • Charles Bronson
    • Claudia Cardinale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 780User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #49
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    Charles Bronson in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    Jason Robards in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    Claudia Cardinale in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    "Once Upon a Time in the West" Claudia Cardinale 1968 Paramount Pictures
    Henry Fonda in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    C'era una volta il West (1968)
    Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, and Jason Robards in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, and Jason Robards in C'era una volta il West (1968)
    C'era una volta il West (1968)
    C'era una volta il West (1968)

    Top cast

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    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Frankas Frank
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Harmonicaas Harmonica
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • Jill McBainas Jill McBain
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Manuel 'Cheyenne' Gutiérrezas Manuel 'Cheyenne' Gutiérrez
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    • Morton - Railroad Baronas Morton - Railroad Baron
    Paolo Stoppa
    Paolo Stoppa
    • Samas Sam
    Woody Strode
    Woody Strode
    • Stony - Member of Frank's Gangas Stony - Member of Frank's Gang
    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • Snaky - Member of Frank's Gangas Snaky - Member of Frank's Gang
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Sheriff - Auctioneeras Sheriff - Auctioneer
    Frank Wolff
    Frank Wolff
    • Brett McBainas Brett McBain
    Lionel Stander
    Lionel Stander
    • Barmanas Barman
    Livio Andronico
    • Bit partas Bit part
    • (uncredited)
    Salvatore Basile
    Salvatore Basile
    • Member of Cheyenne's Gangas Member of Cheyenne's Gang
    • (uncredited)
    Aldo Berti
    Aldo Berti
    • Member of Frank's Gang Playing Pokeras Member of Frank's Gang Playing Poker
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph Bradley
    • Train Station Masteras Train Station Master
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Braña
    Frank Braña
    • Member of Frank's Gang Smoking Pipe at Auctionas Member of Frank's Gang Smoking Pipe at Auction
    • (uncredited)
    Marilù Carteny
    • Mourner at Brett McBain's Funeralas Mourner at Brett McBain's Funeral
    • (uncredited)
    Saturno Cerra
    Saturno Cerra
    • Member of Frank's Gang on Trainas Member of Frank's Gang on Train
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sergio Leone
    • Writers
      • Sergio Donati(screenplay by)
      • Sergio Leone(screenplay by) (from a story by)
      • Dario Argento(from a story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Jill McBain travels to the wild frontier, Utah, where she and her new husband planned to settle down, but upon arrival, she finds him and his children dead. There's a lot of land, and potential, but there are also those who want to take it--at any cost. Even if it means killing a man and his kids. —DrGoodBeat
    harmonicaformer prostitutewoman in bathtubarizona territoryyuma territorial prison188 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There were three men in her life. One knew her past. One wanted her land. One wanted revenge.
    • Genre
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for western violence and brief sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Henry Fonda originally turned down the role of Frank. Director Sergio Leone flew to the United States and met with Fonda, who asked why he was wanted for the film. Leone replied, "Picture this: the camera shows a gunman from the waist down pulling his gun and shooting a running child. The camera pans up to the gunman's face and...it's Henry Fonda" (until then, with one exception, Fonda had only been cast in "good guy" roles. Leone wanted the audience to be shocked).
    • Goofs
      Frank goes to Morton's train and finds that dead bodies are scattered around. But the train's fireman appears not to be bothered. The engine's safety valve opens frequently, which means that the fireman dutifully keeps doing his job and keeps the boiler at maximum pressure. (The fireman and the driver never appear in the movie, but they must be there.)
    • Quotes

      Harmonica: [facing three men] And Frank?

      Snaky: Frank sent us.

      Harmonica: Did you bring a horse for me?

      Snaky: Well... looks like we're...

      [snickers]

      Snaky: ...looks like we're shy one horse.

      Harmonica: [shaking head] You brought two too many.

    • Crazy credits
      The film's title does not appear until the end of the final scene.
    • Alternate versions
      Frank's line upon giving Harmonica his namesake varies from version to version. The Italian translates to "play something for your brother," but the most common English version is "keep your loving brother happy," and the German translates to "play me the song of death." The German movie title was inspired by this line.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Clock (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Danny Boy
      (1913) (uncredited)

      Written by by Frederick Edward Weatherly

      Hummed and sung a cappella a bit by Simonetta Santaniello

    User reviews780

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    "When you've killed Four, it's easy to make it five."
    In the annals of western film lore, there are good and bad films. This is one of the finest. Because "Once Upon A Time in The West" is such a remarkable film, it is hard to define what makes it so memorable. The story centers on a beautiful former prostitute called Jill McBain (Claudia Cardinale) who arrives to assume the role of wife to a stubborn, crazy, red-headed Irishman with a dream. Waiting, instead is tragedy and 'Mr. Morton' who is a powerful, but ailing land grabbing baron (Gabriele Ferzetti) who desires to crush everything and everyone who stands in his way to reach the Pacific ocean with his railroad. To help him is an equally ruthless gunfighter named Frank (Henry Fonda; the success of this movie owes much to Fonda who plays a very convincing heavy) who has been removing obstacles for years and now targets the McBain family for death and that includes Jill. Unfortunately for Frank, he has accrued many enemies over the years with one particular, mysterious and deadly Harmonica playing stranger seeking revenge. Frank arranges for three of his best and fastest gun hands to meet and eliminate the stranger at the train-station. Joining the instrument playing stranger is an unpredictable, half-breed, renegade, who is a notorious gunfighter called 'Cheyenne.' ( Jason Robards ) The entire film is a triumph to the superb direction of Sergio Leone, who christens each major character with their own theme song. Each theme was created by Ennio Morricone and when the character makes an entrance, the theme prepares the audience for mood change, drama, action, and lifelong memories. Special guest appearances, by Woody Strode, Jack Elam, Keenan Wynn and Lionel Stander add to the classic nature of this excellent story. ****
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    • thinker1691
    • Jun 27, 2007

    FAQ6

    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • What is the sequence of events involving the ambush of Frank in Flagstone and Cheyenne's attack on Morton's train?
    • Why doesn't Frank kill Morton?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 1970 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Harmonika - en hämnare
    • Filming locations
      • Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rafran Cinematografica
      • San Marco
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,321,508
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,434,825
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 45min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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