A chance to see Sergio Leone’s masterpiece on the big screen. The pacing, cinematography and a truly haunting score from Ennio Morricone added to stand out performances from Charles Bronson and Henry Fonda add up to 165 minutes of spaghetti western perfection.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh, until 30 Aug.
Probably Leone's best film, this classic western details in operatic fashion the drive of crooked railroad magnate, Fonda, to cheat widow Cardinale out of her land, until lone stranger Bronson comes to town. Brilliant Morricone score, achingly slow…
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