Released in , Once Upon a Time in the West ( C'era una volta il West ) is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made and a pinnacle of the "Spaghetti Western" genre. Directed by Sergio Leone , it serves as an operatic elegy for the American Old West, depicting the death of the lawless frontier as it is overtaken by the industrial progress of the railroad. Cast & Key Characters
The film features an iconic ensemble cast, notably casting legendary hero against type as a ruthless villain. Once Upon a Time in the West (film) - EBSCO Once Upon a Time in west
