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Movie Info

Release Date: September 12, 1964
Runtime: 99 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (18)
Genres:
Western
Budget: $200,000
Revenue: $14,500,000
Original Language: Italian
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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98%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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7.8/10
TMDB
4,648 votes
7.9/10
IMDb
252,699 votes
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A Fistful of Dollars

1964

"Gold, guns, and a game of survival."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Por un puñado de dólares? 🇫🇷 FR: Pour une poignée de dollars? 🇵🇹 PT: Por um Punhado de Dólares? 🇮🇹 IT: Texas Joe, il magnifico straniero? 🇯🇵 JA: 荒野の用心棒? All international titles (18) →
Western 99 min 7.9/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $200,000
Revenue: $14,500,000
Profit $14,300,000
ROI +7150% (72.5x)

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A Fistful of Dollars is directed by Sergio Leone .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Fistful of Dollars

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  • The film was shot on location in Spain, primarily in the Tabernas Desert, which provided a visually striking backdrop that resembled the American Southwest.

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  • The film features a memorable score composed by Ennio Morricone, whose use of whistling and unique instrumental sounds helped redefine the auditory landscape of Western films.

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  • In one scene, the character known as The Man With No Name can be seen using a revolver that was actually a replica, showcasing the filmmakers' focus on safety during production.

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  • A Fistful of Dollars is the first installment of what is known as the 'Dollars Trilogy', followed by For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, all featuring Clint Eastwood in a lead role.

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  • The film's visual style heavily influenced the 'Spaghetti Western' genre, leading to a surge of similar films that borrowed its thematic elements and stylistic choices.

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  • The film includes a subtle nod to classic Westerns through its use of dramatic close-ups and wide shots, which serve to enhance the tension between characters.

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