5. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
One of the most epic westerns in cinema history! Truly, you feel swept up watching this masterpiece written and directed by Sergio Leone. Another little known fact is that American filmmaker John Landis was a stunt man on this film. Additionally, with an estimated 10 million copies sold, “Once Upon a Time in the West” is one of the best-selling instrumental scores worldwide.
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4. “Titoli” A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
While many believe that “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” was the first installment in the Dollars trilogy, that is incorrect. First came “A Fistful of Dollars” in 1964, then “For a Few Dollars More” in 1965. Finally “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” in 1966.
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3. “Man with the Harmonica” (Once Upon a Time in The West) (1968)
Ennio Morricone produced the haunting sound of a harmonica that escalates into a symphonic masterpiece helping this film become a classic of the genre.
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2. For A Few Dollars More (1965)
Writer and director Sergio Leone broke many of 1960s Hollywood rules with this movie. While he was not aware of them at these rules, he showed the shooter and the victim in the same shot, a horse being gunned down, marijuana use, and a rape scene.
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1. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966)
In conclusion, in the number 1 spot, Ennio Morricone’s most recognizable score! This of course, is the famous score for “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” featuring high drama, tension, humor.
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