Once Upon a Time in the West
C'era una volta il West
“There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 4, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.08x
+$380K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Leone, Sergio Donati
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- C'era una volta il West
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Rafran Cinematografica, San Marco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone, Sergio Donati, Mickey Knox, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dario Argento
Ennio Morricone
Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Fulvio Morsella, Bino Cicogna
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Simi
Production Design
Nino Baragli
Editor
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Fulvio Morsella
Producer
Sergio Leone
Screenplay
Sergio Donati
Screenplay
Sergio Leone
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in the West about?
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.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the West?
Once Upon a Time in the West was directed by Sergio Leone.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the West?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in the West includes Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti.
When was Once Upon a Time in the West released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in the West was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Once Upon a Time in the West?
Once Upon a Time in the West had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $5.4M at the worldwide box office (1.08 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in the West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the West was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in the West?
Once Upon a Time in the West holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).