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A Fistful of Dollars

A Fistful of Dollars

1964
The Man With No Name enters the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among the three Rojo brothers and sheriff John Baxter. When a regiment of Mexican soldiers bearing gold intended to pay for new weapons is waylaid by the Rojo brothers, the stranger inserts himself into the middle of the long-simmering battle, selling false information to both sides for his own benefit.
Ratings:
Brad Score: 6.5/10
Internet Score: 7.8/10
Director:
Sergio Leone
Cast:
Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch, Gian Maria Volonté, Wolfgang Lukschy, Sieghardt Rupp, Joseph Egger, Antonio Prieto, José Calvo, Margarita Lozano, Daniel Martín
Genres:
Western

My notes

First viewing, and I thought I'd be able to piece the film together having seen both Yojimbo and Back to the Future III as a kid, but that only covered loose outlines and the final duel. An interesting film, surprisingly well photographed. I am starting to realize I am just not a Clint Eastwood fan though.

Watched July 5, 2026 via UHD — rated 6.5/10
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