Principal cast
Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson and Gabriele Ferzetti
Film 176 of 498 on the Screen Path
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.
About the film
Once Upon a Time in the West at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1968 film at stop 176 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Tonino Delli Colli (director of photography), Nino Baragli (editor), Ennio Morricone (original music composer), Sergio Donati (screenplay) and Sergio Leone (screenplay)
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Release
- 1968-12-21
- Runtime
- 166 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and Western
- Country
- United States and Italy
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
25 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- Claudia CardinaleCharacter: Jill
- Henry FondaCharacter: Frank
- Jason RobardsCharacter: 'Cheyenne'
- Charles BronsonCharacter: 'Harmonica'
- Gabriele FerzettiCharacter: Morton
- Paolo StoppaCharacter: Sam
- Woody StrodeCharacter: Frank's Gunman
- Jack ElamCharacter: Frank's Gunman
- Keenan WynnCharacter: Sheriff
- Frank WolffCharacter: Brett McBain
- Lionel StanderCharacter: Innkeeper
- Frank BrañaCharacter: Frank's Gunman (uncredited)
Full crew
Full crew
- Sergio LeoneCredits: Story, Screenplay, Director
- Carlo SimiCredits: Production Design, Costume Designer, Set Decoration
- Mickey KnoxCredits: Dialogue
- Ennio MorriconeCredits: Conductor, Original Music Composer
- John LandisCredits: Stunts
- Eros BacciucchiCredits: Special Effects
- Elio PacellaCredits: Sound Engineer
- Claudio MaielliCredits: Sound Engineer
- Italo CameracannaCredits: Sound Effects
- Roberto ArcangeliCredits: Sound Effects
- Luciano AnzellottiCredits: Sound Effects
- Fausto AncillaiCredits: Sound Engineer
- Giancarlo SantiCredits: First Assistant Director
- Ugo TucciCredits: Production Supervisor
- Claudio ManciniCredits: Production Manager, Stunts
- Grazia De RossiCredits: Hairdresser
- Giannetto De RossiCredits: Makeup Artist
- Alberto De RossiCredits: Makeup Supervisor
- Nino BaragliCredits: Editor
- Tonino Delli ColliCredits: Director of Photography
- Fulvio MorsellaCredits: Producer
- Bino CicognaCredits: Executive Producer
- Bernardo BertolucciCredits: Story
- Dario ArgentoCredits: Story
- Sergio DonatiCredits: Screenplay
- Bruno Battisti D'AmarioCredits: Musician
- Claudio ScarchilliCredits: Stunts
- Fabio TestiCredits: Stunts
- Román AriznavarretaCredits: Stunts
- Paolo FigliaCredits: Stunts
- Benito StefanelliCredits: Stunts, Master at Arms
- Jack EnglishCredits: Location Manager
- Salvatore BasileCredits: Assistant Director
- Adolfo AristarainCredits: Assistant Director
- Rafael FerriCredits: Set Decoration
- Carlo LevaCredits: Set Decoration
- Antonella PompeiCredits: Costume Designer
- Antonio PalombiCredits: Assistant Production Design
- Enrico SimiCredits: Assistant Set Decoration
- Carlo De MarchisCredits: Visual Effects
- Franco Di GiacomoCredits: Camera Operator
- Roberto Forges DavanzatiCredits: Assistant Camera
- Giuseppe LanciCredits: Assistant Camera
- Angelo NoviCredits: Still Photographer
- Andreina CasiniCredits: Assistant Editor
- Carlo RealiCredits: Assistant Editor
- Luigi CiavarroCredits: Stunts
- Marilù CartenyCredits: Assistant Costume Designer
- Alessandro AlessandroniCredits: Musician
- Cantori Moderni Di AlessandroniCredits: Musician
- Franco De GeminiCredits: Musician
- Edda Dell'OrsoCredits: Musician
- Serena CanevariCredits: Script Supervisor
- Camillo TetiCredits: Assistant Production Manager
- Glauco TetiCredits: Production Secretary
- Igino LardaniCredits: Title Designer
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