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You see in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.

The genre defining Western that has it all. Superb visual style from Sergio Leone. You get wide shots that paint the character of the landscape, then you get the famous close shots of the faces and details. The casting is brilliant, its all about the look. Everyone in the movie has something memorable about them. Add to this Eli Wallach’s great humourous character but most of all Clint Eastwood’s ultra cool anti-hero, “The Man With No Name”, or “Blondie” as Tucho refers to him. Clint really knew how to deliver this – say little or nothing but when you have something to say, really say something. Also I can’t not mention Ennio Morricone’s fantastic score, especially the opening title which is echoed by the crying wolf in the first scene. Great.