A FILM TO REMEMBER: “ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST” (1968)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Once Upon a Time in the West”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Sergio Leone’s “Once Upon a Time in the West”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.

Still image of filmmaker Sergio Leone.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Sergio Leone

CAST:

• Claudia Cardinale … Jill McBain
• Henry Fonda … Frank
• Jason Robards … Manuel “Cheyenne” Gutiérrez
• Charles Bronson ……