A Fistful of Dollars
In his own way he is, perhaps, the most dangerous man who ever lived!
Release Date: 1964-09-12
Runtime: 99 mins
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.
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Runtime
99 minutes
Release Date
1964-09-12
Budget
$200,000
Box Office Earnings
$14,500,000
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"Funny child acting, nonsense sense of distance, bad dubbing and weak dialogue bring down an otherwise magnificent film. A Western remake of Yojimbo, it's remarkable how such a simple story can lend itself to such a great experience. The atmosphere is built up masterfully - with stunning cinematography, striking close-ups, beautifully constructed mise-en-scene, a fantastic performance from Eastwood, Moricone's ever powerful music, and a lovely overabundance of laughing - all culminating in one of the best showdowns in cinematic history."
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"Leone almost single handedly destroyed the Western. But it wasn't "single handed" because he had help from the critics who were even bigger hacks than Leone was. Here, we have a movie based on Yojimbo, which is called a classic by some, though I doubt it is truly a classic. "Seven Samurai" is a classic, but not "Yojimbo". Still, "Yojimbo" is better than this, because too much is lost in translation here. It's a thoroughly unmotivated movie about totally unmotivated characters. The only interesting bit in here is a quip about the equine that No Name (Eastwood) rides. Well, that's because the equine is the ONLY interesting and credible character in the entire movie. Somehow, No Name thinks he can massacre what appears to be at least fifty gunmen without a scratch, yet he says at the end he doesn't take risks. It's just a bunch of killing and shooting and noise with no motivation. For "bang per buck", it's one of the poorest payoffs ever. Only "The Wild Bunch" scores a worse "bang per buck" than this with its dullness for all the gun play. When the dollar trilogy came out, only the crack heads and total dope heads thought it was cool, so the critics placated them. Now, those people are in authority, God help us, and have fooled following generations into the idea that this garbage is "classic". Talk about the emperor's new clothes, we see it illustrated here."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the A Fistful of Dollars ?
The movie is approximately 99 minutes long.
What is the A Fistful of Dollars's release date?
1964-09-12 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the A Fistful of Dollars?
The movie belongs to the Western genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the A Fistful of Dollars?
The lead actors include Clint Eastwood , Marianne Koch , and Gian Maria Volonté , among others.
Who directed A Fistful of Dollars?
The movie was directed by Sergio Leone Tonino Valerii Franco Giraldi Julio Sempere Mario Caiano
What is the A Fistful of Dollars's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $200,000 .
How much did A Fistful of Dollars movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $14,500,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the A Fistful of Dollars movie?
Major production companies include Jolly Film Ocean Films Constantin Film .
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