Clint Eastwood on "For a Few Dollars More"

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Clint Eastwood talks about his work on "For a Few Dollars More" (1965).

[@paulenglish4596]

The best film of the Dollars-Trilogy in my opinion! Lee Van Cleef simply ruled, as did Gian Maria Volonté!!

[@michaeldavis6607]

Clint isn’t like most actors, he doesn’t fawn over everyone and play that game. He talks about films realistically and likes the craft of it all. He has so much success but still wants to make a good story....and he usually does.

[@Milestonemonger]

Sergio, Clint and Ennio became world famous after Fistful of Dollars. The little movie that changed everything.

[@AD-kv9kj]

I understand what he means about overly long sequences and shots, but when it comes to For A Few Dollars More, specifically, I honestly feel that film is absolutely spot on. The longer sequences work beautifully in generating great atmosphere and emotion. I wouldn't trim down a single shot on that film. Having Lee Van Cleef and Gian Maria Volante in front of the camera on most of those long sequences made them work brilliantly, because the sheer subtlety of expressions and feeling they put across, while seemingly doing very little, is just genius. If you watch the final showdown between those two at the end of the picture you will see a perfect example of what I mean. It's a fairly long sequence with just two men standing there staring at one another, but the subtlety of what the actors were doing makes it come fully alive in a way that shorter sequences and cuts can never ever do. FAFDM is only just over 2 hours anyway. The Good The Bad and the Ugly is perhaps one that has a fair bit of unnecessary fat on it that could have been trimmed. While I fully recognise why The Good, The Bad and the Ugly is the most famous and possibly even technically the best of the three, my personal favourite is For A Few Dollars More. The character play between Manco and Col. Mortimer and also the development of El Indio are fantastic and build to a truly deep and emotional climax. It's an original story, while Fistful was a remake of Yojimbo (I still love it of course), it has a good feeling of a more expansive world and plot but it isn't overly long or convoluted. It's tight and every character in it is amazing, even the brief old prospector who complains about the new-fangled trains. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly is amazing but always feels just a bit overly long-winded, particularly the expanded version which I kind of like but is at the same time spoiled by the obvious difference in the dubbing etc. Ironically, this comment is overly long-winded also.

[@marcoantoniolazarinicardos7379]

is a long comment to express Sérgio's long sequences😂😂

[@hamidazhardz8559]

I complained about the length of the sequences, and wrote the longest comment 😅😅😅

[@oab1598]

Spot on with your assessment

[@Allan-et5ig]

Agree. The film just wouldn't be the same without the long sequence.s Clint is more clever than folks give him credit for sometimes. He didn't say LEONE'S pictures suffered from overly long scenes. He said he and I "would differ," which could mean that Eastwood didn't want overly long scenes for his own films... That said, High Plains Drifter has a scene that is much too long imho. In all, the two of them teamed up on unforgettable masterpieces, in my opinion, whatever their 'opinions' about long scenes. 🤣

[@user-xx9sz7qd3u]

Everyone has their own opinions and that's what makes the world go round. I just don't see how anyone couldn't say that Clint was/is the best! I promise you I have never liked Westerns, but I'll watch every one that Clint ever played in. Hands down my favorite! Never be another Clint!

[@Arfabiscuit]

Eastwood is the last surviving member of the trilogy . Saw them in the mid 70s when i was a child and still watch them today 47 years later .

[@GustoTheGamer]

you can tell by the look on his face that he has enjoyed this time in his life!

[@dora1980]

This time made him a star, Sergio made him a star.

[@Forty3Snakes]

I still throw this tape in every once in awhile. My favourite.

[@boxcarwillie83]

Watching a young Clint Eastwood on TV playing Rowdy Yates in Rawhide, who would have thought he would not only become one of the greatest actors of all time but a great movie director as well.

[@rubenoteiza9261]

Or chatting with a talking mule (Francis Goes To The Navy, 1955)

[@Xelpherpolis]

"For a Few Dollars More" is probably my favorite of the trilogy. It's not as clever as "Fistful of Dollars" and it doesn't have the epic scale of thematic depth of "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" but the dialogue, performances, use of music, dynamic between Mortimer and Manco and chemistry between Eastwood and Van Cleef is just on a whole other level.

[@seancondon146]

When these 3 guys got together and I think they were all born the same and 3 men practically unknown,it’s really quite amazing that all went on to have absolutely stellar careers,the stars really aligned or the gods must have been smiling as I can’t think of anything like that happening before or since

[@matthewnichols3533]

Clint is a god

[@greegm3304]

If Eastwood tells you to leave, you need to go.

[@davidian2.024]

Essential to get this trilogy on Blu-ray or dvd and watch on a big 4K tv films you can watch throughout your life.

[@RoyFizzle]

Clint after 2 hours of eating spaghetti and drinking wine. Alright so your gonna quickly turn around and start grappling with the villain for a few takes 😂

[@coryhollywood6021]

LVC

[@Milestonemonger]

I never loved [Once Upon a Time] simply because Clint Eastwood wasn't in it.

[@ComedyBros5]

Definitely one of the biggest holes in that movie

[@glennbasilii552]

As much as I loved Clint and the man with no name, Eastwood could not do what Bronson did in that movie. In the end where Harmonica and Frank face off and Harmonica stares at Frank as he has flashbacks of his brother's murder Harmonica's eyes start to water, he almost starts to cry. I don't believe Clint is capable of that type of acting judging from the other movies in his filmography. That being said, had Clint been in Once Upon a time, it would've given the man with no name a backstory and fleshed the character out a bit more which would've been cool.

[@alanwise2996]

This comment is for Clint Eastwood I’m sure Charlie “B” would like to kiss you on the lips if he still could for you turning down Once Upon a Time In the West while you were singing I Talk to the Trees in Paint Your Wagon

[@alanwise2996]

For more fun and games watch Rawhide episode Duel at Daybreak

[@philipsalama8083]

Honestly, this might be blasphemous, but I think that Clint is a superior western icon to even John Wayne.

[@Professicchio]

It would be blasphemous to say the opposite.

[@specialandroid1603]

Then i am damned

[@TheTopChannel-jn6gf]

John Wayne was terrible actor and a draft dodging coward to boot.

[@michaeltoner1993]

and also a closet homosexual

[@Theomite]

Kinda hard to tell because neither one of them dabbled in the same kind of Western. Wayne was much older and his stuff was always traditional Hollywood fare for general audiences. Clint was younger and did the more iconoclastic cosmopolitan stuff that was more grounded in realism and darkness. Hell, even John Wayne's version of DIRTY HARRY--McQ (1974)--was PG-rated. Since they never competed with each other on equal footing, I don't know if you can compare them adequately to say who was better. I think you just have to pick your preference. Mine is for Clint. Wayne only made 1 good Western a decade give to take with a lot of filler in between.

[@jamesh1369]

I'm glad Henry Fonda wasn't available, Lee Van Cleef was awesome as Col. Mortimer.

[@bedstuyrover]

James H. Van Cleef was indeed awesome but did you see Fonda in "once Upon a Time in the West",he was awesomely ruthless!

[@jamesh1369]

I never saw that movie, but I just can't see Henry Fonda playing a bad guy. Van Cleef was as cool as Eastwood, and a more interesting and mysterious character IMO.

[@bedstuyrover]

Once Upon aTime in the West was Leone's iconic masterpiece; it is considered the most beautiful western ever made.. Leone loved the American western and this was his homage to them. Leone chose Fonda for the ruthless role to shock the audience..and Fonda delivered! To enjoy it, the following is required: a large screen, excellent audio equipment, a relaxing chair, and a fine wine of your choice. Henry Fonda, Claudia Cardinale, Charles Bronson,andJason Robards.enjoy.

[@investinfastudios]

No kidding. For a few dollars more is my favorite of the series, if not for cleef, it wouldnt be good

[@azada83]

The best of the trilogy. Hands down.

[@jamiekoenigstaff2533]

"hands down" my ass. I somewhat agree it is the best but I'm not going to say hands down... they were all good.

[@TheTopChannel-jn6gf]

No way, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was the best, mainly because of Eli Wallach's amazing acting wasn't just another cookie cutter bad guy like the other two films.

[@Cdawg_6969]

Couldn’t agree more. The idea of two rival bounty hunters joining together is so awesome

[@teecna2669]

Because there is heart in this one. Mortimer's true intentions revealed in the end just makes this movie a complete masterpiece. It is a superior story not just for a Western but for any film genre.

[@Regularguy220]

Have to agree. As great as fistful of dollars was, its hard to escape its legacy of being a adaptation of or more harshly copying yojimbo. And for as good as the good, bad and ugly is, i just prefer few dollars more. TGTBATU: This is brilliant. FFDM: But i like this

[@Willbk1]

This trilogy's films kept getting better each time. Sergio the master painter, Clint the cowboy icon - but Ennio Morricone made it a classic.

[@ComedyBros5]

Absolutely. These soundtracks are incredibly iconic. Immediately puts me in a Wild West mood

[@rifftipton7709]

Gotta love it when Lee strikes the match on Klaus' face!

[@LION749]

Clint and Lee Van Cleef are the Godfathers of westerns I mean seriously because I'm never seen a more hard fiber acting job portraited by two of the most finest actors I've ever ever seen period...

[@guardianobserver6593]

E Aguirre Period​?

[@LION749]

Yeah is there a problem with stating my opinion...

[@lycangypsypriest3190]

man wolf 79 yeah!!.

[@TheRageaholic]

Don't forget Bronson.

[@despicabledog]

18tangles shut up idiot

[@Head318Hunter]

Those 3 films FOD, FAFDM & TGTBATU are timeless classics. In my opinion Q. Tarantino has made a career out of studying those 3 films.

[@paharipant2]

totally.

[@shazam2128]

Well said, I would say they are the top 3 westerns of all-time! My favorite is Fistful of Dollars!

[@RyRidge]

Kill Bill is his Dollars Trilogy. N he still has to finish it. Veronica Greens daughter deserves Her Revenge! The Timing is right. The world is ready for more Sexy Female Ninja Fights! Ennio Morricone can even do the Score!

[@dora1980]

Tarantino has said twice at least tha Sergio Leone influenced him as a director and Tarantino's favorite film is The Good the bad and the ugly.

[@TimmacTR]

Epic music too..

[@davelister1]

Sometimes... less is more !

[@billbright1755]

Genius director.

[@Flipson456]

love those spaghetti westerns

[@Johny40Se7en]

My favourite Western so far, I love this film so much and its soundtrack Great video, ta for sharing.

[@criketduke8401]

Clint Eastwood wore the first bullet proof vest😍

[@shukrullahkohgadai7380]

Great movie

[@MortimerRictusgrin]

Leone, Eastwood and Morricone had 'decent' careers? Clint, you modest fella you.

[@Losrandir]

He's that kinda guy.

[@bRadicalmagic1]

[@cob5924]

Clint is FUCKING BOSS

[@sagargurung6254]

Best movie

[@Theomite]

I think Clint could do one more, final Man With No Name movie...and Denis Villaneuve is the only man to direct such a picture. Morricone is still alive, he could do the score.

[@ComedyBros5]

Boy, this would’ve been incredible

[@Theomite]

@@ComedyBros5 I still think it could kinda be done. Think Mexico border story in 1915 or so. Blondie would be Clint's age now but he might still got it.

[@ComedyBros5]

@@Theomite Oh I see it, but Morricone is gone now. Absolutely no way this could be done without him.

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

Sergio Leone directed four consecutive films and holds the 4 top ranks for that genre (imho)' Tarantino might be his current successor.

[@johnnysuaveryanschannelfor696]

Classic

[@akajiblubb2401]

oh Clint, why havent you made more of these movies (acted).

[@ComedyBros5]

I’ve always wondered why he got away from these epic westerns. He played the role so dang well. Best modern actor that could come kinda close to matching his screen presence of a cowboy is Timothy Olyphant. It’s all in the walk, and the tv series Justified is a great showcase of how damn epic Olyphant would be as a lead in a western.

[@rubenoteiza9261]

@@ComedyBros5 The reason is simple and I'll be glad to explain it to you. Because when these movies came out they were despised, spat upon, vilified by Hollywood. There was so much contempt directed at them that even critics didn't want to review them because they considered so below them. They were looked at as the Sharknados of the day. The only reason why Clint Eastwood (who didn't even know who that little known Italian director was) accepted the contract was because his studio contract forbade him to work in any other TV series, movies, in the US and so during his vacations he took the role (which had been refused by a dozen Hollywood stars, many of which were willing to work with Leone later) so he could visit Europe and earn some $15.000 extra. He didn't even watch FOD until someone told him it was a great international hit. That is a nutshell. At the time and for all those reasons Eastwood never imagined, not even in his wildest fantasies, that those Italian Westerns of him would amount to anything. That is why he didn't go back to Italy and started making his own movies in the U.S

[@ComedyBros5]

@@rubenoteiza9261 That's wild. I didn't know any of that! What a massively different era that was for Hollywood/celebrities back then!

[@user-xs1vp5db3x]

👍👍👌

[@lidersemra3886]

mütiş nasıl hizsederek oynamış flimlerinde inanılmaz

[@scottjohnevans97]

Henry Fonda would've been great. I agree with Sergio. They are very similar.

[@robmako9318]

Andy Summons r

[@frankenzion0001]

He finally got Fonda for Once Upon A Time In The West.

[@TheMiketyson9]

Not really van cleef would have been better

[@charleswinokoor6023]

After while becomes like beating a dead horse

[@cameronchristensen7412]

What's the song in the beginning?

[@fredbruyns8356]

I think that is the tune from the watch of the primary villain, El Indio (Gian Maria Volontè) stolen from Col. Douglas Mortimer's (Lee Van Cleef's) sister when he raped her. He would start the tune before a gun duel and draw when the tune stopped.

[@scottknode898]

It’s by Ennio Morricone called Watch Chimes

[@investinfastudios]

As a director, Sergio Leone > Clint Eastwood Clint in this interview recognizes Sergios talent, but I feel like he's got some resentment or something going on..

[@mannixflinn6227]

Personally I would have stayed in Italy making movies with Leone. Clint could have milked the cash cow until it was dry. He was getting paid more money with each movie, including a free ferrari as part of every deal. Europe at that point was a very beautiful and exciting place to be living. And he has his pick of incredibly attractive young Italian and Spanish women. What's not to like?