Once Upon a Time in the West
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.
Critics Sentiment
Flashback reveals Frank killed Harmonica's brother in childhood
Morton's railroad scheme and Frank's betrayal are revealed
The film dips during the complex plot exposition in the middle act but soars to its emotional peak with the devastating childhood flashback revelation.
Once Upon a Time in the West maintains consistently high sentiment throughout, opening with the legendary train station sequence that critics universally praise. The film experiences a slight dip during complex plot development in the middle act, but builds to transcendent heights with the final showdown and flashback revelation that reviewers consider among cinema's greatest moments.
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Claudia Cardinale
Jill
Henry Fonda
Frank
Jason Robards
'Cheyenne'
Charles Bronson
'Harmonica'
Gabriele Ferzetti
Morton
Paolo Stoppa
Sam
Woody Strode
Frank's Gunman
Jack Elam
Frank's Gunman
Keenan Wynn
Sheriff
Frank Wolff
Brett McBain
Lionel Stander
Innkeeper
Frank Braña
Frank's Gunman (uncredited)
Stefano Imparato
Patrick McBain (uncredited)
Claudio Mancini
Hanged Man (uncredited)
Al Mulock
Frank's Gunman (uncredited)
Antonio Palombi
Station Agent (uncredited)
Renato Pinciroli
Bidder (uncredited)
Aldo Sambrell
Cheyenne's Gunman (uncredited)
Conrado San Martín
McBain's Neighbor (uncredited)
Enzo Santaniello
Timmy McBain (uncredited)
Crew
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