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Sergio Leone

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Forcinephiles, western lovers, morricone devotees, curious newcomers
10 Reviews 26 Definitions 53 Charts

The Profile

Sergio Leone (1929–1989) was an Italian film director who defined the Spaghetti Western with the Dollar Trilogy and expanded his scope with Once Upon a Time in the West and the crime epic Once Upon a Time in America.

Pioneer of the Spaghetti Western; signature extreme close-ups and stylized duels; frequent collaboration with composer Ennio Morricone; launched Clint Eastwood’s international stardom; directed the Dollar Trilogy and the Once Upon a Time cycle; shot iconic sequences in Almería and Monument Valley; also credited as Bob Robertson.

Reviews celebrate Leone’s Spaghetti Western revolution: anti-heroes, operatic duels, Morricone’s themes, and mythic framings. From the Dollar Trilogy to Giù la testa and the Once Upon a Time epics, he’s hailed for style, scope, and unforgettable finales. The tone ranges from analytical to rhapsodic, with occasional critiques of pacing and side characters, but reverence dominates.

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