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Once Upon a Time in the West(1968)
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1968 · FILM
Once Upon a Time in the West
A mysterious harmonica‑wielding gunslinger rides into Flagstone to track down the outlaws who slaughter a frontier family, only to discover a deadly clash between a ruthless railroad baron and a vengeful gang that threatens to ignite a war across the West.
“There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her.”
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Written by
Rated
BBFC · 12
Runtime
145 min
Language
IT
DramaWestern
Synopsis
As railroad construction rapidly progresses through the Arizona desert toward the coast, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the goal of beginning a new life.
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A crew of 127+ credited
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Edited by Nino BaragliShot by Tonino Delli ColliScored by Ennio MorriconeDesigned by Antonio PalombiCostumes by Carlo Simi
Box Office
1968 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.1× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$5.4M
Budget$5.0M
Worldwide gross$5.4M
break-even (2.5×)
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Versions & cuts
- 1970· 137 min · 1970
- extended· 177 min
Also known as
- Spiel mir das Lied vom Todde
- Once Upon A Time In The Westen
- (Flemish)Er was eens in het verre Westen
- Hasta que llegó su horaes
- Il était une fois dans l'Ouestfr
Release dates around the world3 countries · showhide
- ItalyDec 20, 1968
- CanadaDec 21, 1968
- United StatesMay 28, 1969
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Cast & Crew
127 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
47Salvatore Basile
as Member of Cheyenne's Gang
Aldo Berti
as Member of Frank's Gang Playing Poker
Regina Elena Bisio
as Old Woman in the Tavern
Joseph Bradley
as Train Station Master
Frank Brana
as Member of Frank's Gang Smoking Pipe at Auction
Marilu Carteny
as Mourner at Brett McBain's Funeral
Saturno Cerra
as Member of Frank's Gang on Train
Luigi Ciavarro
as Older Sheriff's Deputy
Spartaco Conversi
as Member of Frank's Gang Shot Through Boot
Bruno Corazzari
as 3rd Member of Cheyenne's Gang
Bill Crawley
as Railway Worker
Takis Emmanuel
as Gang Member
Paolo Figlia
as Member of Frank's Gang
John Frederick Nm0292796
as Jim - Member of Frank's Gang
Don Galloway
as Member of Frank's Gang in Flashback
Michael Harvey
as Frank's Lieutenant
Robert Hossein
as Member of Frank's Gang in Flashback
Stefano Imparato
as Patrick McBain
Francesca Leone
as Girl at Flagstone Station
Raffaella Leone
as Girl at Flagstone Station
Frank Leslie
as Member of Frank's Gang in Flashback
Luigi Magnani
as Unconfirmed Role
Claudio Mancini
as Harmonica's Brother
Dino Mele
as Harmonica as a Boy
Antonio Molino Rojo
as Member of Frank's Gang at Auction
Enrico Morsella
as Member of Frank's Gang in Flashback
Umberto Morsella
as Member of Frank's Gang in Flashback
Al Mulock
as Knuckles - Member of Frank's Gang
Ricardo Palacios
as Morton's Train Conductor
Tullio Palmieri
as Flagstone Carpenter
Antonio Palombi
as Cattle Corner Station Agent
Renato Pinciroli
as First Bidder at Auction
Lorenzo Robledo
as 2nd Member of Cheyenne's Gang
Sandra Salvatori
as Mourner at Brett McBain's Funeral
Aldo Sambrell
as Cheyenne's Lieutenant
Conrado San Martin
as Vecino
Enzo Santaniello
as Timmy McBain
Simonetta Santaniello
as Maureen McBain
Claudio Scarchilli
as Member of Frank's Gang
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
as Sheriff's Deputy
Robert Spafford
as Construction Yard Owner
Benito Stefanelli
as Frank's Lieutenant
Simonetta Stefanelli
as Maureen McBain
Luana Strode
as Indian Woman at Cattle Corner Station
Fabio Testi
as Member of Frank's Gang with Black Hat at Auction
Dino Zamboni
as Man in the Bar
Marco Zuanelli
as Wobbles
Directors
1Writers
4Producers
2Other crew
75Carlo Simi
Art Director, Costume Design, set decorator: sets by (uncredited)
Giuseppe Lanci
assistant camera (uncredited)
Roberto Forges Davanzati
assistant camera (uncredited)
Marilu Carteny
assistant costume designer (uncredited)
Adolfo Aristarain
assistant director (uncredited)
Salvatore Basile
assistant director (uncredited)
Andreina Casini
assistant editor (uncredited)
Carlo Reali
assistant editor (uncredited)
Antonio Palombi
assistant production designer (uncredited)
Camillo Teti
assistant production manager (uncredited)
Enrico Simi
assistant set decorator (uncredited)
Alessandro Biancani
audio restorer
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