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1964 · 99 min · R

A Fistful of Dollars

Directed by Sergio Leone · Western

A Fistful of Dollars (1964) is a Western film, directed by Sergio Leone set during the 1800s. It runs 99 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of greed & ambition, betrayal, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Ennio Morricone
Cinematography
Federico G. LarrayaMassimo Dallamano
Cast
Clint EastwoodMarianne KochGian Maria VolontéWolfgang LukschySieghardt RuppJoseph EggerAntonio PrietoJosé Calvo

The world of this film

Setting

When

Premise & themes

Themes
Greed & AmbitionBetrayalPower & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction