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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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Community vote score: (2.185 points)
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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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Community vote score: (1.698 points)
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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.
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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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]].
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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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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Community vote score: (1.229 points)
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Some films are not only famous, they are also cult favorites and draw a crowd of followers (even though it has yet to reach a wider audience on proper home video releases in the US and the UK). 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 (even though it has yet to reach a wider audience on proper home video releases in the US and the UK). 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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Community vote score: (931 points)
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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]].


Community vote score: (807 points)
Community vote score: (865 points)
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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.


Community vote score: (780 points)
Community vote score: (836 points)
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| '''[[Faccia a faccia|FACE TO FACE]]''', [[Sergio Sollima]] (1967)
| '''[[A Fistful of Dynamite|DUCK, YOU SUCKER!]]''', [[Sergio Leone]] (1971)
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.
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: (722 points)
Community vote score: (775 points)
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| '''[[A Fistful of Dynamite|DUCK, YOU SUCKER!]]''', [[Sergio Leone]] (1971)
| '''[[Faccia a faccia|FACE TO FACE]]''', [[Sergio Sollima]] (1967)
Leone's own revolutionary western pits [[Rod Steiger]] and [[James Coburn]] against armored tanks and the Mexican army, in a very explosive film.
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: (771 points)
Community vote score: (717 points)
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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: (623 points)
Community vote score: (678 points)
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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...


Community vote score: (487 points)
Community vote score: (560 points)
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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.


Community vote score: (453 points)
Community vote score: (497 points)
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| '''[[Une corde, un Colt|CEMETERY WITHOUT CROSSES]]''', [[Robert Hossein]] (1968)
| '''[[Mio nome è Nessuno, Il|MY NAME IS NOBODY]]''', [[Sergio Leone]]/[[Tonino Valerii]] (1973)
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.
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: (437 points)
Community vote score: (465 points)
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| '''[[Mio nome è Nessuno, Il|MY NAME IS NOBODY]]''', [[Sergio Leone]]/[[Tonino Valerii]] (1973)
| '''[[Une corde, un Colt|CEMETERY WITHOUT CROSSES]]''', [[Robert Hossein]] (1968)
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.
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: (433 points)
Community vote score: (454 points)
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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: (371 points)
Community vote score: 402 points)
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| '''[[Ritorno di Ringo, Il|RETURN OF RINGO]]''', [[Duccio Tessari]] (1965)
| '''[[Corri, uomo, corri|RUN MAN RUN]]''', [[Sergio Sollima]] (1968)
Elegantly directed by Ducio Teassari 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 after the civil war home to win back his wife and house.
[[Tomas Milian]] runs for his life, this time not from a bounty hunter but for his honor, lots of gold and a promise. An adorable film but maybe the weakest of the three films Sollima made. But it has a scene in the snow!


Community vote score: (333 points)
Community vote score: (363 points)
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| '''[[Corri, uomo, corri|RUN MAN RUN]]''', [[Sergio Sollima]] (1968)
| '''[[Ritorno di Ringo, Il|RETURN OF RINGO]]''', [[Duccio Tessari]] (1965)
[[Tomas Milian]] runs for his life, this time not from a bounty hunter but for his honor, lots of gold and a promise. An adorable film but maybe the weakest of the three films Sollima made. But it has a scene in the snow!
Elegantly directed by Ducio Teassari 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 after the civil war home to win back his wife and house.


Community vote score: (324 points)
Community vote score: (359 points)
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21. [[Se incontri Sartana prega per la tua morte|If You Meet Sartana, Pray for Your Death]] G. Parolini 68 ''(302 points)'';


21. [[Se incontri Sartana prega per la tua morte|If You Meet Sartana, Pray for Your Death]] G. Parolini 68 ''(293 points)'';
22. [[Blindman|Blindman]] F. Baldi 71 ''(282 points)'';


22. [[Sabata]] G. Parolini 69 ''(264 points)'';  
23. [[Sabata]] G. Parolini 69 ''(263 points)'';  


23. [[Blindman|Blindman]] F. Baldi 71 ''(262 points)'';
24. [[E Dio disse a Caino|And God Said to Cain]] A. Margheriti 69 ''(213 points)'';


24. [[Navajo Joe]] S. Corbucci 66 ''(200 points)'';
25. [[Mannaja]] S. Martino 77 ''(212 points)'';


25. [[Nuvola di polvere... un grido di morte... arriva Sartana, Una|Light the Fuse ... Sartana is Coming]] G. Carnimeo 70 ''(195 points)'';
26. [[Navajo Joe]] S. Corbucci 66 ''(209 points)'';


26. [[Mannaja]] S. Martino 77 ''(186 points)'';
27. [[Nuvola di polvere... un grido di morte... arriva Sartana, Una|Light the Fuse ... Sartana is Coming]] G. Carnimeo 70 ''(194 points)'';


27. [[10.000 dollari per un massacro|$10,000 Blood Money]] R. Guerrieri 67 ''(170 points)'';
28. [[10.000 dollari per un massacro|$10,000 Blood Money]] R. Guerrieri 67 ''(176 points)'';


28. [[Tepepa]] G. Petroni 68 ''(162 points)'';
29. [[Tepepa]] G. Petroni 68 ''(168 points)'';


29. [[E Dio disse a Caino|And God Said to Cain]] A. Margheriti 69 ''(159 points)'';
30. [[Dio perdona... Io no!|God Forgives, I Don't]] G. Colizzi 67 ''(149 points)'';


30. [[Dio perdona... Io no!|God Forgives, I Don't]] G. Colizzi 67 ''(144 points)'';


31. [[Tempo di massacro|Massacre Time]] L. Fulci 66 ''(139 points)'';


31. [[Four of the Apocalypse]] L. Fulci 75 ''(137 points)'';
32. [[Grande duello, Il|The Grand Duel]] G. Santi 72 ''(137 points)'';


32. [[Grande duello, Il|The Grand Duel]] G. Santi 72 ''(131  points)'';
33. [[Four of the Apocalypse]] L. Fulci 75 ''(137 points)'';


33. [[Mátalo|Matalo!]] C. Canevari 70 ''(130 points)'';
34. [[Pistola per Ringo, Una|A Pistol for Ringo]] D.Tessari 65 ''(130 points)'';


34. [[Pistola per Ringo, Una|A Pistol for Ringo]] D.Tessari 65 ''(127 points)'';
35. [[Mátalo|Matalo!]] C. Canevari 70 ''(130 points)'';


35. [[Tempo di massacro|Massacre Time]] L. Fulci 66 ''(125 points)'';
36. [[Taglia è tua... l'uomo l'ammazzo io, La|El puro]] E. Mulargia 69 ''(121 points)'';


36. [[Johnny Hamlet]] E.G. Castellari 68 ''(111 points)'';
37. [[Quattro dell'Ave Maria, I|Ace High]] G. Colizzi 68 ''113 points)'';


37. [[Taglia è tua... l'uomo l'ammazzo io, La|El puro]] E. Mulargia 69 ''(107 points)'';
38. [[Johnny Hamlet]] E.G. Castellari 68 ''(111 points)'';


38. [[Bandidos]] M. Dallamano 67 ''(97 points)'';
39. [[California]] M. Lupo 77 ''(104 points)'';


39. [[California]] M. Lupo 77 ''(91 points)'';
40. [[Bandidos]] M. Dallamano 67 ''(98 points)'';


40. [[Quattro dell'Ave Maria, I|Ace High]] G. Colizzi 68 ''(88 points)'';


41. [[Pistolero dell'Ave Maria, Il|The Forgotten Pistolero]] F. Baldi 69 ''(96 points)'';


41. [[Buon funerale, amigos!... paga Sartana|Have a Good Funeral, My Friend... Sartana Will Pay]] ''(82 points)'';
42. [[Requiescant|Kill and Pray]] C. Lizzani 67 ''(96 points)'';


41. [[Django il bastardo|Django the Bastard]] S. Garrone 69 ''(82 points)'';
43. [[Django il bastardo|Django the Bastard]] S. Garrone 69 ''(92 points)'';


43. [[Crudeli, I|The Hellbenders]] S. Corbucci 66 ''(80 points);
44. [[Specialisti, Gli|The Specialists]] S. Corbucci 70 ''(91 points)'';


44. [[Continuavano a chiamarlo Trinità |Trinity is Still my Name]] ''(79 points)'';
45. [[Continuavano a chiamarlo Trinità |Trinity is Still my Name]] ''(90 points)'';


45. [[Requiescant|Kill and Pray]] C. Lizzani 67 ''(79 points)'';
46. [[Desperados, Los|A Bullet for Sandoval]] J. Buchs 69 ''(89 points)'';


46. [[Desperados, Los|A Bullet for Sandoval]] J. Buchs 69 ''(74 points)'';
47. [[Dollaro tra i denti, Un|A Stranger in Town) L. Vanzi 67 ''(84 points)'';


47. [[Pistolero dell'Ave Maria, Il|The Forgotten Pistolero]] F. Baldi 69 ''(73 points)'';
48. [[Crudeli, I|The Hellbenders]] S. Corbucci 66 ''(80 points);


55. [[Sentenza di morte|Death Sentence]] M. Lanfranchi 68 ''(73 points)'';
49. [[Indio Black, sai che ti dico: Sei un gran figlio di...|Adios Sabata]] G. Parolini 71 ''(77 points)'';


49. [[Specialisti, Gli|The Specialists]] S. Corbucci 70 ''(72 points)'';
50. [[Joko invoca Dio... e muori|Vengeance]] A. Margheriti 68 ''(74 points)'';


50. [[Joko invoca Dio... e muori|Vengeance]] A. Margheriti 68 ''(72 points)'';
50. [[Texas, Addio|Texas, Adios]] F. Baldi 66 ''(74 points)'';




* The complete list (last update from April 2011): http://www.spaghetti-western.net/forum/index.php/topic,190.new.html#new
* The complete list (last update from Okt. 2011): http://www.spaghetti-western.net/forum/index.php/topic,190.msg132323.html#msg132323


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Revision as of 19:01, 16 October 2011

These twenty films were voted by our community as the essential films of the genre. More information on our voting procedure and where to find those that didn't make the top 20 you'll find at the bottom of the page. For an introduction to the genre, please visit our Introduction.

1 THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, Sergio Leone (1966)

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: (2.537 points)

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2 ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, Sergio Leone (1968)

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: (2.185 points)

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3 FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE, Sergio Leone (1965)

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: (2.048 points)

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4 THE GREAT SILENCE, Sergio Corbucci (1968)

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: (1.698 points)

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5 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.

Community vote score: (1.385 points)

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6 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.

Community vote score: (1.371 points)

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7 THE BIG GUNDOWN, Sergio Sollima (1966)

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: (1.229 points)

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8 THE MERCENARY, Sergio Corbucci (1968)

Some films are not only famous, they are also cult favorites and draw a crowd of followers (even though it has yet to reach a wider audience on proper home video releases in the US and the UK). 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: (931 points)

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9 DEATH RIDES A HORSE, Giulio Petroni (1967)

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: (865 points)

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10 COMPANEROS, Sergio Corbucci (1970)

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: (836 points)

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11 DUCK, YOU SUCKER!, Sergio Leone (1971)

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: (775 points)

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12 FACE TO FACE, Sergio Sollima (1967)

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: (771 points)

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13 A BULLET FOR THE GENERAL, Damiano Damiani (1966)

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: (678 points)

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14 DAY OF ANGER, Tonino Valerii (1967)

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: (560 points)

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15 KEOMA, Enzo G. Castellari (1976)

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: (497 points)

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16 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.

Community vote score: (465 points)

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17 CEMETERY WITHOUT CROSSES, Robert Hossein (1968)

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: (454 points)

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18 DJANGO KILL, IF YOU LIVE, SHOOT!, Giulio Questi (1967)

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: 402 points)

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19 RUN MAN RUN, Sergio Sollima (1968)

Tomas Milian runs for his life, this time not from a bounty hunter but for his honor, lots of gold and a promise. An adorable film but maybe the weakest of the three films Sollima made. But it has a scene in the snow!

Community vote score: (363 points)

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20 RETURN OF RINGO, Duccio Tessari (1965)

Elegantly directed by Ducio Teassari 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 after the civil war home to win back his wife and house.

Community vote score: (359 points)

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  • Followed by these:


21. If You Meet Sartana, Pray for Your Death G. Parolini 68 (302 points);

22. Blindman F. Baldi 71 (282 points);

23. Sabata G. Parolini 69 (263 points);

24. And God Said to Cain A. Margheriti 69 (213 points);

25. Mannaja S. Martino 77 (212 points);

26. Navajo Joe S. Corbucci 66 (209 points);

27. Light the Fuse ... Sartana is Coming G. Carnimeo 70 (194 points);

28. $10,000 Blood Money R. Guerrieri 67 (176 points);

29. Tepepa G. Petroni 68 (168 points);

30. God Forgives, I Don't G. Colizzi 67 (149 points);


31. Massacre Time L. Fulci 66 (139 points);

32. The Grand Duel G. Santi 72 (137 points);

33. Four of the Apocalypse L. Fulci 75 (137 points);

34. A Pistol for Ringo D.Tessari 65 (130 points);

35. Matalo! C. Canevari 70 (130 points);

36. El puro E. Mulargia 69 (121 points);

37. Ace High G. Colizzi 68 113 points);

38. Johnny Hamlet E.G. Castellari 68 (111 points);

39. California M. Lupo 77 (104 points);

40. Bandidos M. Dallamano 67 (98 points);


41. The Forgotten Pistolero F. Baldi 69 (96 points);

42. Kill and Pray C. Lizzani 67 (96 points);

43. Django the Bastard S. Garrone 69 (92 points);

44. The Specialists S. Corbucci 70 (91 points);

45. Trinity is Still my Name (90 points);

46. A Bullet for Sandoval J. Buchs 69 (89 points);

47. [[Dollaro tra i denti, Un|A Stranger in Town) L. Vanzi 67 (84 points);

48. The Hellbenders S. Corbucci 66 (80 points);

49. Adios Sabata G. Parolini 71 (77 points);

50. Vengeance A. Margheriti 68 (74 points);

50. Texas, Adios F. Baldi 66 (74 points);


Information on this list:

  • Compiled from meanwhile more than 100 user Top-20-lists (post yours!), this is a dynamically changing list of the most important Spaghetti Westerns as rated by our community.
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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 (We also included those who didn't make it into the top 20 at the bottom of this page)
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