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[[Ennio Morricone]]'s theme is world-known, even to people unaware of its origins. This lengthy, but beautifully balanced western is held by most to be THE spaghetti western. The three-way show down between [[Clint Eastwood]], [[Lee Van Cleef]] and [[Eli Wallach]] is legendary. | [[Ennio Morricone]]'s theme is world-known, even to people unaware of its origins. This lengthy, but beautifully balanced western is held by most to be THE spaghetti western. The three-way show down between [[Clint Eastwood]], [[Lee Van Cleef]] and [[Eli Wallach]] is legendary. | ||
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Made to be the spaghetti western to end all spaghetti westerns, Leone's opus is both a hommage to the American western and as through and through Italian as can be. He turned [[Henry Fonda]] into a badboy and let [[Ennio Morricone]] give themes to all the characters, played also by [[Charles Bronson]], the unforgettable [[Claudia Cardinale]] and [[Jason Robards]]. The harmonica is just as famous as the coyote howl of our No.1. | Made to be the spaghetti western to end all spaghetti westerns, Leone's opus is both a hommage to the American western and as through and through Italian as can be. He turned [[Henry Fonda]] into a badboy and let [[Ennio Morricone]] give themes to all the characters, played also by [[Charles Bronson]], the unforgettable [[Claudia Cardinale]] and [[Jason Robards]]. The harmonica is just as famous as the coyote howl of our No.1. | ||
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[[Clint Eastwood]] returns as the man with no name, in one of the most exciting representatives of the genre and the map that cemented [[Sergio Leone]] as the king of spaghetti western. [[Ennio Morricone]]'s score is amazing, as are stars [[Klaus Kinski]] and [[Lee Van Cleef]]. | [[Clint Eastwood]] returns as the man with no name, in one of the most exciting representatives of the genre and the map that cemented [[Sergio Leone]] as the king of spaghetti western. [[Ennio Morricone]]'s score is amazing, as are stars [[Klaus Kinski]] and [[Lee Van Cleef]]. | ||
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Its wintery setting, gloomy score (by [[Ennio Morricone]]), and the grim violence add to the atmosphere of this famous western by the "other" Sergio, starring [[Klaus Kinski]] as the villain and [[Jean-Louis Trintignant]] as the mute anti-hero. | Its wintery setting, gloomy score (by [[Ennio Morricone]]), and the grim violence add to the atmosphere of this famous western by the "other" Sergio, starring [[Klaus Kinski]] as the villain and [[Jean-Louis Trintignant]] as the mute anti-hero. | ||
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This is one of three spaghetti westerns of the third Sergio, pitting [[Lee Van Cleef]] against genre stalwart [[Tomas Milian]] in a cat and mouse hunt that ends as epic as could be, with one of the most remarkable opening credit theme songs ever recorded. | This is one of three spaghetti westerns of the third Sergio, pitting [[Lee Van Cleef]] against genre stalwart [[Tomas Milian]] in a cat and mouse hunt that ends as epic as could be, with one of the most remarkable opening credit theme songs ever recorded. | ||
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<div class="small-7 columns">'''[[ | <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Django|DJANGO]]''', [[Sergio Corbucci]] (1966) | ||
Violence is a trademark of the genre. Corbucci upped the anti with ears bitten off priests and citizens slaughtered with a machine gun, but the skilled pistolero with the army coat and the coffin are what makes this a cult favorite. | |||
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<div class="small-7 columns">'''[[ | <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[A Fistful of Dollars|A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS]]''', [[Sergio Leone]] (1964) | ||
This is where it all started, the movie that got the ball rolling. Leone's remake of Akira Kurosawa's '''Yojimbo''' put the then unknown TV actor [[Clint Eastwood]] on the map and established his style and the use of extraordinary music by [[Ennio Morricone]]. | |||
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Some films are not only famous, they are also cult favorites and draw a crowd of followers. This is one, with [[Franco Nero]] in one of his greatest roles, an unforgettable soundtrack by [[Ennio Morricone]] and the late [[Jack Palance]] at a particular best. | Some films are not only famous, they are also cult favorites and draw a crowd of followers. This is one, with [[Franco Nero]] in one of his greatest roles, an unforgettable soundtrack by [[Ennio Morricone]] and the late [[Jack Palance]] at a particular best. | ||
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This is Corbucci's second revolutionary tale next to The Mercenary, and it is somewhat of a modification of it, again starring [[Franco Nero]] but this time with [[Tomas Milian]] in the role of the peasant. | This is Corbucci's second revolutionary tale next to The Mercenary, and it is somewhat of a modification of it, again starring [[Franco Nero]] but this time with [[Tomas Milian]] in the role of the peasant. | ||
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Gunslinger mentor and trainee, a very popular theme in the genre, here depicted by [[Lee Van Cleef]] and John Phillip Law, with a beautifully haunting score by [[Ennio Morricone]]. | Gunslinger mentor and trainee, a very popular theme in the genre, here depicted by [[Lee Van Cleef]] and John Phillip Law, with a beautifully haunting score by [[Ennio Morricone]]. | ||
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This is actually the second of his three westerns, and it is as much a metaphor of violence as it is a showcase for actors [[Tomas Milian]] and [[Gian Maria Volonte]] trying to top each other. | This is actually the second of his three westerns, and it is as much a metaphor of violence as it is a showcase for actors [[Tomas Milian]] and [[Gian Maria Volonte]] trying to top each other. | ||
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Leone's own revolutionary western pits Rod Steiger and [[James Coburn]] against armored tanks and the Mexican army, in a very explosive film. | Leone's own revolutionary western pits Rod Steiger and [[James Coburn]] against armored tanks and the Mexican army, in a very explosive film. | ||
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In another revolution-themed entry from the early years, [[Gian Maria Volonte]] as El Chuncho is played by a young American agent in order to kill a revolutionary leader. A great story of comraderie and betrayal, with brilliant acting and beautiful music. | In another revolution-themed entry from the early years, [[Gian Maria Volonte]] as El Chuncho is played by a young American agent in order to kill a revolutionary leader. A great story of comraderie and betrayal, with brilliant acting and beautiful music. | ||
''Community vote score: (1. | ''Community vote score: (1.107 points)''</div> | ||
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In this revered classic, [[Lee Van Cleef]] takes on a young protege played by [[Giuliano Gemma]] but must face him in the end... | In this revered classic, [[Lee Van Cleef]] takes on a young protege played by [[Giuliano Gemma]] but must face him in the end... | ||
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In its late phase, only few directors have managed to churn out quality films on decent budgets. Veteran director Castellari teamed up with icon [[Franco Nero]] in what is a very gloomy but gripping western tale. | In its late phase, only few directors have managed to churn out quality films on decent budgets. Veteran director Castellari teamed up with icon [[Franco Nero]] in what is a very gloomy but gripping western tale. | ||
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The French director's singular endeavor into the genre is also one of the most revered. This sinister tale of revenge and death boasts with incredibly atmospheric scenes, great music and exceptional acting and directing. A small gem if you so will. | The French director's singular endeavor into the genre is also one of the most revered. This sinister tale of revenge and death boasts with incredibly atmospheric scenes, great music and exceptional acting and directing. A small gem if you so will. | ||
''Community vote score: ( | ''Community vote score: (791 points)''</div> | ||
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<div class="small-7 columns">'''[[ | <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Ritorno di Ringo, Il|RETURN OF RINGO]]''', [[Duccio Tessari]] (1965) | ||
Elegantly directed by Ducio Tessari this is one of the early classics and one of the early successes of the genre. Following the storyline of Homer's Odyssey, Gemma (in his best role) returns home after the civil war to win back his wife and house. | |||
''Community vote score: ( | ''Community vote score: (694 points)''</div> | ||
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<div class="small-7 columns">'''[[ | <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Mio nome è Nessuno, Il|MY NAME IS NOBODY]]''', [[Sergio Leone]]/[[Tonino Valerii]] (1973) | ||
As the genre turned into its self-parody phase, Leone conceived a self reflective western pitting the established [[Terence Hill]] against acting titan [[Henry Fonda]]. Controversial in it's mixture of comedy and deeper meaning about the decline of the west it was not the last SW, but nonetheless a fitting end for an already dying genre. | |||
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Questi's very bizarre and only entry in the genre might not find too many friends but is a well-directed film with many memorable moments, as well as a great deal of elements found in exploitation cinema. | Questi's very bizarre and only entry in the genre might not find too many friends but is a well-directed film with many memorable moments, as well as a great deal of elements found in exploitation cinema. | ||
''Community vote score: ( | ''Community vote score: (552 points)''</div> | ||
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<div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Se incontri Sartana prega per la tua morte|IF YOU MEET SARTANA PRAY FOR YOUR DEATH]]''', [[Gianfranco Parolini]] (1968) | |||
The first, and some say best, of the Sartanas. Parolini creates a franchise with a mix of detective mystery, gadgetry and almost impossible to follow plotline. Garko plays the eponymous lead which came to define him in Spaghettiland and you have Klaus Kinski, William Berger and Fernando Sancho along for good measure. What more could you ask for? | |||
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20. [[Corri, uomo, corri|Run Man Run]] Sergio Sollima, 1968 ''(404 points)''; | |||
22. [[Blindman|Blindman]] F. Baldi, 1971 ''(366 points)''; | |||
23. [[10.000 dollari per un massacro|$10,000 Blood Money]] R. Guerrieri, 1967 ''(335 points)''; | |||
24. [[Sabata]] G. Parolini, 1969 ''(309 points)''; | |||
25. [[Tepepa]] G. Petroni, 1968 ''(306 points)''; | |||
26. [[Navajo Joe]] S. Corbucci, 1966 ''(292 points)''; | |||
27. [[E Dio disse a Caino|And God Said to Cain]] A. Margheriti, 1969 ''(291 points)''; | |||
28. [[Mannaja]] S. Martino, 1977 ''(283 points)''; | |||
29. [[Pistola per Ringo, Una|A Pistol for Ringo]] D.Tessari, 1965 ''(279 points)''; | |||
30. [[Dio perdona... Io no!|God Forgives, I Don't]] G. Colizzi, 1967 ''(212 points)''; | |||
31. [[Tempo di massacro|Massacre Time]] L. Fulci, 1966 ''(206 points)''; | |||
32. [[Bandidos]] M. Dallamano, 1967 ''(205 points)''; | |||
33. [[Nuvola di polvere... un grido di morte... arriva Sartana, Una|Light the Fuse ... Sartana is Coming]] G. Carnimeo, 1970 ''(205 points)''; | |||
34. [[California]] M. Lupo, 1977 ''(196 points)''; | |||
35. [[Requiescant|Kill and Pray]] C. Lizzani, 1967 ''(188 points)''; | |||
36. [[Taglia è tua... l'uomo l'ammazzo io, La|El Puro]] E. Mulargia, 1969 ''(187 points)'' | |||
37. [[Four of the Apocalypse]] L. Fulci, 1975 ''(175 points)''; | |||
38. [[Grande duello, Il|The Grand Duel]] G. Santi, 1972 ''(167 points)''; | |||
39. [[Johnny Hamlet]] E.G. Castellari, 1968 ''(164 points)''; | |||
40. [[Joko invoca Dio... e muori|Vengeance]] A. Margheriti, 1968 ''(161 points)''; | |||
41. [[Crudeli, I|The Hellbenders]] S. Corbucci 66 ''(157 points); | |||
42. [[Precio de un hombre, El|The Bounty Killer]] E. Martin 66 ''(146 points)''; | |||
43. [[Mátalo|Matalo!]] C. Canevari, 1970 ''(141 points)''; | |||
44. [[Django il bastardo|Django the Bastard]] S. Garrone, 1969 ''(131 points)''; | |||
45. [[Quattro dell'Ave Maria, I|Ace High]] G. Colizzi, 1968 ''130 points)''; | |||
46. [[Specialisti, Gli|The Specialists]] S. Corbucci, 1970 ''(129 points)''; | |||
47. [[Pistolero dell'Ave Maria, Il|The Forgotten Pistolero]] F. Baldi, 1969 ''(128 points)''; | |||
48. [[Arizona Colt]] M. Lupo 66 ''(128 points)''; | |||
49. [[Prega il morto e ammazza il vivo|Shoot the Living and Pray for the Dead]] G. Vari, 1971 ''(122 points)''; | |||
50. [[Anda muchacho, spara!|Dead Men Ride]] A. Florio 71 ''(118 points)''; | |||
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* About the points system: The top 20 films from each list were scored using the following formula: #1=25 points; #2=21 points; #3=19 points; #4= 17 points and then down to #20=1 point | * About the points system: The top 20 films from each list were scored using the following formula: #1=25 points; #2=21 points; #3=19 points; #4= 17 points and then down to #20=1 point | ||
* The complete list (last update | * The complete list (last update February 2021): https://forum.spaghetti-western.net/t/vote-for-our-official-top-20/190/3052 | ||
* Compiled from meanwhile [https://forum.spaghetti-western.net/t/vote-for-our-official-top-20/190 | * Compiled from meanwhile [https://forum.spaghetti-western.net/t/vote-for-our-official-top-20/190 191 Top-20-lists] (post yours!), this is a dynamically changing list of the most important Spaghetti Westerns as rated by our community. | ||
* Related: [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C5A481ADA375621C This list on YouTube] | * Related: [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C5A481ADA375621C This list on YouTube] | ||
* Related: This list is also on [https://www.themoviedb.org/list/122898 TheMovieDB] | * Related: This list is also on [https://www.themoviedb.org/list/122898 TheMovieDB] |
Revision as of 13:18, 5 March 2021
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These films were voted by our community as the essential films of the genre. More info on our voting procedure and where to find those that didn't make the top 50, you'll find at the bottom of the page. For an introduction to the genre, please visit our Introduction. For an "annotated" article, check out Scherpschutter's The Top 20 Essential Spaghetti Westerns, Part 1 and Part 2.
Ennio Morricone's theme is world-known, even to people unaware of its origins. This lengthy, but beautifully balanced western is held by most to be THE spaghetti western. The three-way show down between Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach is legendary.
Community vote score: (3.767 points)Made to be the spaghetti western to end all spaghetti westerns, Leone's opus is both a hommage to the American western and as through and through Italian as can be. He turned Henry Fonda into a badboy and let Ennio Morricone give themes to all the characters, played also by Charles Bronson, the unforgettable Claudia Cardinale and Jason Robards. The harmonica is just as famous as the coyote howl of our No.1.
Community vote score: (3.322 points)Clint Eastwood returns as the man with no name, in one of the most exciting representatives of the genre and the map that cemented Sergio Leone as the king of spaghetti western. Ennio Morricone's score is amazing, as are stars Klaus Kinski and Lee Van Cleef.
Community vote score: (3.164 points)Its wintery setting, gloomy score (by Ennio Morricone), and the grim violence add to the atmosphere of this famous western by the "other" Sergio, starring Klaus Kinski as the villain and Jean-Louis Trintignant as the mute anti-hero.
Community vote score: (2.507 points)This is one of three spaghetti westerns of the third Sergio, pitting Lee Van Cleef against genre stalwart Tomas Milian in a cat and mouse hunt that ends as epic as could be, with one of the most remarkable opening credit theme songs ever recorded.
Community vote score: (2.005 points)Violence is a trademark of the genre. Corbucci upped the anti with ears bitten off priests and citizens slaughtered with a machine gun, but the skilled pistolero with the army coat and the coffin are what makes this a cult favorite.
Community vote score: (1.997 points)This is where it all started, the movie that got the ball rolling. Leone's remake of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo put the then unknown TV actor Clint Eastwood on the map and established his style and the use of extraordinary music by Ennio Morricone.
Community vote score: (1.997 points)Some films are not only famous, they are also cult favorites and draw a crowd of followers. This is one, with Franco Nero in one of his greatest roles, an unforgettable soundtrack by Ennio Morricone and the late Jack Palance at a particular best.
Community vote score: (1.436 points)This is Corbucci's second revolutionary tale next to The Mercenary, and it is somewhat of a modification of it, again starring Franco Nero but this time with Tomas Milian in the role of the peasant.
Community vote score: (1.247 points)Gunslinger mentor and trainee, a very popular theme in the genre, here depicted by Lee Van Cleef and John Phillip Law, with a beautifully haunting score by Ennio Morricone.
Community vote score: (1.217 points)This is actually the second of his three westerns, and it is as much a metaphor of violence as it is a showcase for actors Tomas Milian and Gian Maria Volonte trying to top each other.
Community vote score: (1.165 points)Leone's own revolutionary western pits Rod Steiger and James Coburn against armored tanks and the Mexican army, in a very explosive film.
Community vote score: (1.130 points)In another revolution-themed entry from the early years, Gian Maria Volonte as El Chuncho is played by a young American agent in order to kill a revolutionary leader. A great story of comraderie and betrayal, with brilliant acting and beautiful music.
Community vote score: (1.107 points)In this revered classic, Lee Van Cleef takes on a young protege played by Giuliano Gemma but must face him in the end...
Community vote score: (902 points)In its late phase, only few directors have managed to churn out quality films on decent budgets. Veteran director Castellari teamed up with icon Franco Nero in what is a very gloomy but gripping western tale.
Community vote score: (829 points)The French director's singular endeavor into the genre is also one of the most revered. This sinister tale of revenge and death boasts with incredibly atmospheric scenes, great music and exceptional acting and directing. A small gem if you so will.
Community vote score: (791 points)Elegantly directed by Ducio Tessari this is one of the early classics and one of the early successes of the genre. Following the storyline of Homer's Odyssey, Gemma (in his best role) returns home after the civil war to win back his wife and house.
Community vote score: (694 points)As the genre turned into its self-parody phase, Leone conceived a self reflective western pitting the established Terence Hill against acting titan Henry Fonda. Controversial in it's mixture of comedy and deeper meaning about the decline of the west it was not the last SW, but nonetheless a fitting end for an already dying genre.
Community vote score: (678 points)Questi's very bizarre and only entry in the genre might not find too many friends but is a well-directed film with many memorable moments, as well as a great deal of elements found in exploitation cinema.
Community vote score: (552 points)The first, and some say best, of the Sartanas. Parolini creates a franchise with a mix of detective mystery, gadgetry and almost impossible to follow plotline. Garko plays the eponymous lead which came to define him in Spaghettiland and you have Klaus Kinski, William Berger and Fernando Sancho along for good measure. What more could you ask for?
Community vote score: (405 points)
- Followed by these:
20. Run Man Run Sergio Sollima, 1968 (404 points);
22. Blindman F. Baldi, 1971 (366 points);
23. $10,000 Blood Money R. Guerrieri, 1967 (335 points);
24. Sabata G. Parolini, 1969 (309 points);
25. Tepepa G. Petroni, 1968 (306 points);
26. Navajo Joe S. Corbucci, 1966 (292 points);
27. And God Said to Cain A. Margheriti, 1969 (291 points);
28. Mannaja S. Martino, 1977 (283 points);
29. A Pistol for Ringo D.Tessari, 1965 (279 points);
30. God Forgives, I Don't G. Colizzi, 1967 (212 points);
31. Massacre Time L. Fulci, 1966 (206 points);
32. Bandidos M. Dallamano, 1967 (205 points);
33. Light the Fuse ... Sartana is Coming G. Carnimeo, 1970 (205 points);
34. California M. Lupo, 1977 (196 points);
35. Kill and Pray C. Lizzani, 1967 (188 points);
36. El Puro E. Mulargia, 1969 (187 points)
37. Four of the Apocalypse L. Fulci, 1975 (175 points);
38. The Grand Duel G. Santi, 1972 (167 points);
39. Johnny Hamlet E.G. Castellari, 1968 (164 points);
40. Vengeance A. Margheriti, 1968 (161 points);
41. The Hellbenders S. Corbucci 66 (157 points);
42. The Bounty Killer E. Martin 66 (146 points);
43. Matalo! C. Canevari, 1970 (141 points);
44. Django the Bastard S. Garrone, 1969 (131 points);
45. Ace High G. Colizzi, 1968 130 points);
46. The Specialists S. Corbucci, 1970 (129 points);
47. The Forgotten Pistolero F. Baldi, 1969 (128 points);
48. Arizona Colt M. Lupo 66 (128 points);
49. Shoot the Living and Pray for the Dead G. Vari, 1971 (122 points);
50. Dead Men Ride A. Florio 71 (118 points);
Information on this list:
- About the points system: The top 20 films from each list were scored using the following formula: #1=25 points; #2=21 points; #3=19 points; #4= 17 points and then down to #20=1 point
- The complete list (last update February 2021): https://forum.spaghetti-western.net/t/vote-for-our-official-top-20/190/3052
- Compiled from meanwhile 191 Top-20-lists (post yours!), this is a dynamically changing list of the most important Spaghetti Westerns as rated by our community.
- Related: This list on YouTube
- Related: This list is also on TheMovieDB