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Originally Posted by psycho d
For a Few Dollars More (1965). Another outstanding entry from director Sergio Leone, this second in the the trilogy might just be the best, but who's counting. This time we get three incredible characters: no name, Mortimer, and Indio. Besides the witty story, these guys get some pretty fun parts to play, and Indio's tortured soul almost steals the show. Almost. With that inimitable score and wonderful camera work, this classic flick is tops in the classic spaghetti western genre. Mercie beaucoup.
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Originally Posted by scouse mac
Not to mention one of the finest endings in cinema
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Cool...my all-time favorite western. (yes I actually rank FAFDM above TGTB&TU and OUATITW, even AFOD for that matter)
This actually laid out the basic premise for Hollywood westerns to come. Its huge emphasis on Kurosawa aside, Leone had everything else pictured perfect - a gang of ruthless killers, a maniacal leader, a revenge angle, and above all Eastwood in his flawless stride. The expressions by Kinski (the hunchback) when Van Cleef strikes a match on his hunch, is absolutely awesome! Not to mention the very strong performances from both Van Cleef and Gian Maria Volonte, combined with the kickass opening sequence and soundtracks and the breathtaking cinematography only Leone can pull off.
The best western ever made, in my book.