The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

R,

1967,

2h 41m,

Western

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In the Southwest during the Civil War, a mysterious stranger, Joe (Clint Eastwood), and a Mexican outlaw, Tuco (Eli Wallach), form an uneasy partnership -- Joe turns in the bandit for the reward money, then rescues him just as he is being hanged. When Joe's shot at the noose goes awry during one escapade, a furious Tuco tries to have him murdered. The men re-team abruptly, however, to beat out a sadistic criminal and the Union army and find $20,000 that a soldier has buried in the desert.

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Critics Consensus

Arguably the greatest of the spaghetti westerns, this epic features a compelling story, memorable performances, breathtaking landscapes, and a haunting score.

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Ed Potton

The Times (UK)

Apr 22, 2024

Ennio Morricone’s soundtrack is widely regarded as the best of his career, with the moody, two-note flute melody... an instantly recognisable refrain that is folksy and avant-garde at the same time.

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TIME Magazine

Aug 11, 2008

All three arrive at the cache at the same time. Who gets it? Director Leone doesn't seem to care very much, and after 161 minutes of mayhem, audiences aren't likely to either.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Aug 1, 2008

4/5

It still looks a treat and a bold and largely successful attempt to recast the traditions of the genre in a new, sometimes critical, almost operatic way.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Apr 28, 2024

5/5

…a revisionist Western, and a rare genre entry with loaded satirical intent that’s always hiding in plain sight…captures a master director in absolute full flow…

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 30, 2021

3.5/4

While it may not be the best Western ever made - heck, it's not even the best Western Leone ever made - it's clearly the work of a master filmmaker whose style has never grown stale.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

Apr 27, 2021

8/10

If you only see one spaghetti Western in your lifetime, this is the one to see.

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Apr 19, 2019

Though stylish, this spaghetti western is just too slow and boring with a predictable plot and an overtly repetitive score which annoys you to the core.

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Poe W

Apr 15, 2019

This movie is cinematic sex

Apr 9, 2019

I love this movie and i love Clint Eastwood. What an awesome movie, fun, funny, great action, and great acting. Perfect for fun western shootem up weekend flick.

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Leia R

Apr 8, 2019

ï¿ 1/2~The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' truly is a masterclass in filmmaking. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, a compelling story, a haunting score, strong direction and great performances from the leading cast that simply ooze charisma, it is no mystery why this film is as adored as it is by both critics and fans alike. It seems that time has helped turn this spaghetti western gem into a classic.

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Finn M

Apr 7, 2019

One of the best movies of all times

Albus L

Mar 29, 2019

One of my top 10 movies of all time

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Synopsis

In the Southwest during the Civil War, a mysterious stranger, Joe (Clint Eastwood), and a Mexican outlaw, Tuco (Eli Wallach), form an uneasy partnership -- Joe turns in the bandit for the reward money, then rescues him just as he is being hanged. When Joe's shot at the noose goes awry during one escapade, a furious Tuco tries to have him murdered. The men re-team abruptly, however, to beat out a sadistic criminal and the Union army and find $20,000 that a soldier has buried in the desert.

Director: Sergio Leone
Producer: Alberto Grimaldi
Screenwriter: Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Leone
Distributor: United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Constantin Film, Produzioni Europee Associati
Rating: R
Genre: Western
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 29, 1967, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2015
Runtime: 2h 41m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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