For Three Men The Civil War Wasn't Hell. It Was Practice!

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Al Mulock, Aldo Giuffrè, Aldo Sambrell, Benito Stafanelli, Antonio Casale, Livio Lorenzon, Rada Rassimov, John Bartha, José Terrón, Lorenzo Robledo, Luigi Pistilli, Mario Brega

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

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

Why watch this? Director Sergio Leone, and Clint Eastwood, hit the jackpot with this dirty, grimy Italian horse opera.

Plot Summary: During the American Civil War, three men, a cool mercenary "The Good", a greedy bandit "The Ugly", and a ruthless killer "The Bad", are in a race to find a hidden treasure of Confederate gold. They must navigate through the war-torn landscape, engaging in complex alliances and betrayals as they seek the fortune. This epic spaghetti western is renowned for its iconic characters, captivating storyline, and legendary score.

Dad's Preview: Yes, I know, many feel this is the best Western ever. Not me. I do like the film, but it's not even Leone's best effort, which is Once Upon a Time in the West (1966). It's not even Leone's best Eastwood film - that would be A Fistful of Dollars (1964). That said, this Spaghetti Western has a ton to offer. It's got gun battles, seedy characters, even a Civil War battle! Eastwood excels as himself, but the real spotlight goes to the incredible Eli Wallach, a Polish Jew who made a career playing slimy, Mexican bandits.

Produzioni Europee Associati, United Artists