Principal cast
Claudia Cardinale as Jill, Henry Fonda as Frank, Jason Robards as 'Cheyenne', Charles Bronson as 'Harmonica', and Gabriele Ferzetti as Morton
Film 167 of 244 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 167 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.
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