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)

04/22/2024

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

08/11/2008

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

08/01/2008

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

04/28/2024

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

04/30/2021

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

04/27/2021

8/10

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

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Spencer Nielsen

05/09/2024

I love John Ford, but Sergio Leone made the greatest western of all time. Every sequence is perfectly constructed, the iconic moments are pure cinema, and Tuco is one of the great big screen characters. Absolutely lives up to its own monumental image.

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SweeTart

04/21/2024

Classic. Excellent soundtrack.

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Sam H

@Was_that_the_bite_of_87 4d

This is the best western ever it is absolutely perfect no bad things about it just pure perfection I absolutely recommend this timeless classic to anyone looking for a great movie to watch

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Daniel D

@DanoRydde Jun 30

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is absolutely worth watching, not just for Western fans, but for anyone interested in film history. It redefined the genre, influenced countless directors, and remains a cultural touchstone.

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Kim P

@RT98672688 Jun 1

Look, I tried. I've tried in the past, too. A few stylized moments do NOT make a classic movie. Too slow-moving and boring in places. I only rate it this highly due to Wallach's acting skill and Eastwood's charisma.

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Chris B

@Papa13070 Jun 1

This is simply one of the most entertaining and best looking westerns ever. Director Sergio Leone's unique use of the camera - long, uninterrupted shots in wide angle alternating with extreme close-ups - and Ennio Morricone's unique, wildly inventive soundtrack are blended to perfection. The career-making performances by Eli Wallach (hilarious), Lee Van Cleef (chilling) and Clint Eastwood (cool) are nothing short of iconic, and the film's finale is so good it will send shivers of cinematic joy down your spine. It's a movie of epic proportions; it's funny and violent, but underneath it all there is a strong anti-war message. It's a cinematic masterpiece and one of the most influential movies of all time. Oh, and it's also tons of fun, and you should see it on the biggest screen possible.

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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: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
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)