Once Upon a Time in the West
"There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her."
Originally released in 1968. Once Upon a Time in the West is a drama/western film. directed by Sergio Leone. With a runtime of 2h 46m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, and Jason Robards
Synopsis
As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 46m
166 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (4,752 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.4M
1.1x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,380,118
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Rafran Cinematografica
- San Marco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in the West about?
As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the West?
Once Upon a Time in the West was directed by Sergio Leone.
How long is Once Upon a Time in the West?
Once Upon a Time in the West has a runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes (166 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time in the West released?
Once Upon a Time in the West was released on December 21, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in the West?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in the West includes Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti.
Is Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in the West has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 4,752 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.