The Best Western Opening Scene Ever

This is THE most iconic scene in cinema history, the opening shootout of Once Upon a Time in the West
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[@BoxofficeMoviesScenes]

Hi everyone! What grade (out of 10) would you give this video?

[@bettykuykendall2083]

One

[@aissatoubah3602]

AMd

[@Anlushac11]

This scene. 9.0 out of ten. The whole movie, about a 9.5 out of ten. I stumbled on this movie one night by accidnt and decided to watch and I was captivated. I think its one of the best westerns I have ever seen.

[@kingkobra1956]

10

[@PlatoCave]

11

[@emgeesea3983]

If you’re like me, and over 50, you realize that the fact that few movies, let alone scenes within movies, are made at this pace any longer because society has evolved to the point where most people don’t have the attention span required to enjoy this kind of directing. In the age of tweets, instagrams, and other social media, messaging is delivered in 5-10 second bites and then it’s on to the next message. This has resulted in a society generally unable to endure the time scenes like this one require, unfortunately. It’s a shame, as a true art has been lost.

[@Chelios__]

I’m 27 and I share your frustration in this. It’s truly sad that we’ve not only lost the appreciation for such excellent scenes and pacing. But deem it as something bad and would be critiqued if it came out today, for being way too drawn out and slow in today’s society.

[@hansiza9701]

I am 15 and totally agree with you! Far too many of my peers use attention span draining applications and cant enjoy good things anymore without getting bored very quickly...

[@WgB5]

The end scene was far too long for even the most dedicated fan to watch. All that boring staring at each other.

[@cobrajitsudojo]

Most people talk in sound bites and can't even carry a conversation. Social media has distorted their minds so bad that they can't hold on to a subject for 5 minutes straight. Sad

[@feanedhell]

I could not roll my eyes harder at this comment

[@blackout1482]

you know he is a badass when he plays his own theme music

[@richardschueler4]

HAHHA, I was thinking the same thing. This mofo badass if he plays his own music.

[@GuinessOriginal]

Like the music box in a few dollars more, or the Bible speech in pulp fiction. When you hear that., it means your ass

[@driewiel]

Luckily for him Morricone didn't write it for piano.

[@richardschueler4]

@@driewiel hahaha great comment!

[@TheElitemarketing]

This was the first thought that came to mind lol

[@mikeforester3963]

Can we please acknowledge that _every_ camera shot in this scene is an entire oil painting in itself! Sergio Leone and his crew were a bunch of geniuses. They don't make'em like that no more.

[@barry6941]

copycat much?

[@mikeforester3963]

@@barry6941 Why's that?

[@rogerdavies6226]

onwLike I what was said about all the true old country music makers "Who gonna fill their shoes?" ain't no one stepping up that I see

[@mikeforester3963]

@@rogerdavies6226 Try Benjamin Tod and his wife, a.k.a. "Lost Dog Street Band". One of the best Outlaw Folk/Bluegrass/Country I've heard since Tyler Childers' "Nose To The Grindstone".

[@eddiemoore1533]

Sturgil Simpson…Jamey Johnson… And people HATED this spaghetti schlock, when it came out…(I love it, so back off…And accept that there’s the lucky few, that respect, and enjoy it, while acknowledging, there’s justified critique… I just can’t…cause I’ll watch anything w Jack Elam in it…..

[@juvamin]

A big part of the scene is missing - they were waiting for this train for almost 10 minutes. It's a pretty bold move to open a movie with 10 minutes of nothing happening, just watching a squeaking wind wheel and some flies buzzing around. Epic!

[@SteveCunningham007]

I love that scene. Nothing happens and it never gets boring.

[@yyyihad]

And don't forget a hat being fill with water.

[@crimlarksSteve]

Exactly! Jack Elam trying to blow away a fly that lands on his face. That whole movie is amazing.

[@thewispo]

like the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. 18 minutes with no dialogue.

[@SteveCunningham007]

I love that part!@@crimlarksSteve

[@ObscenePlanet]

"You brought two too many" is such a badass line

[@TheGuitarReb]

Well Charles really was a badass.

[@timhinchcliffe5372]

My favourite Bronson line is in Death Wish II. (Looking at crucifix necklace of bad guy) "Do you believe in Jesus?" Bad guy: "Yes I do." "Well you're gonna meet him" * bang *

[@Ih8nine]

Would've been nice to have had Clint Eastwood utilize the other horse. Then there would have been two bad asses.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

@@timhinchcliffe5372 Yes that was a great line.

[@samdrye8067]

WHAT WAS THAT MOVIE ? THAT IS AMAZING. GREAT ACTING

[@moggiepetty8577]

I’m 70 yrs old , that’s my favorite movie . Watch it every time it comes on . 💕💕

[@austriaco]

i seen this movie many times and yesterday again on tv. it is a masterpiece with brilliant music and great actors. merry xmas

[@user-wu3yi9qc2g]

Even the shots before this scene were a work of art.. "You brought two too many" is such a badass line.

[@oregonflatland]

It's pretty good but Eastwood's "Get three coffins ready" is better.

[@richard_n]

I consider this movie the best western ever made. It's truly art from beginning to end.

[@tziegner1539]

Good, Bad and the Ugly.. all time best.

[@donnovicki9771]

Wild Bunch.

[@deanr.johansen6377]

As art, this is the best western ever made. I agree.

[@markchildrey9441]

Jack Elam (the cowboy in the center who said "Frank sent us") was such a great actor. Over 200 films and TV show appearances. He lost the sight in his eye at age 11 during, of all things, a Boy Scout meeting, when a kid hit him with a pencil. He once mentioned to movie mogul Daryl Zanuck that he could have it fixed and Zanuck stopped him, telling him it was part of his mystique. Despite being known as a bad guy through most of his career, he did some outstanding comedy too, some poking fun at his many villain roles. He was also well respected by many of his peers and considered a great guy on a personal level.

[@gregvetter5070]

My brother, who's now a fire chief used to bring him oxygen in his later years in Ashland, Oregon. Said he was a real nice guy. Great old cowboy actor. Peace!

[@markchildrey9441]

@@gregvetter5070and that's where he died was in Ashland. So cool your brother knew him on a personal level!

[@joeallen4587]

That’s a great story. I’m ashamed to say I only knew him as the doctor in Cannonball Run, and I was actually a little proud of myself for recognizing him here because of the age difference. Him and that damned finger made my childhood brighter lol. But now I’ll have to watch some more of his work.

[@camcoulter5993]

Great badguy. Was an movie accountant and supposedly asked Sam Goldwyn to let him play in a movie instead of his usually salary. That look was amazing.

[@faithcastillo9597]

My favorite movie with Jack Elam is Support Your Local Sheriff. He's hilarious in that movie.

[@pedrobaco563]

The whole movie is a masterpiece. One of my favourite, if not the one.

[@musicgodess80s]

Absolutely love how he buttons his coat to hold arm....Genius and so subtle

[@CH3FFI3]

It gives the impression he has done it many times before

[@Exxeron-ob3tv]

@@CH3FFI3 Been there, done that, got the coat...

[@livefreeordie5534]

The way that line, "You brought two to many" wipes the smiles off all 3 cowboys is priceless.

[@Tsamokie]

two too* many

[@blersiann]

@@Tsamokie stop.

[@DoctorWubBree]

One of my favourite quotes in all cinema. 5 words that utterly evaporate any confidence those cowboys had. Delivered as a matter of fact.

[@davrus100]

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[@tubeerv]

Yep, they were order takers for Frank, and didn't appear to be the sharpest knives in the drawer, but, it didn't take Elam and Strodes very long to figure out what CB meant by THAT statement, lol.

[@myfortnite6405]

" Once Upon A Time In The West" Is one of the best westerns ever made. It had an incredible cast and being a western. The music even had a starring roll.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

I would argue it is the best western ever made. The only other contender that come to mind is Unforgiven. After that there is a lot of competition.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

I would put The Good, the Bad and the Ugly up there with this one and Unforgiven in the top 3 slots.

[@genox3636]

Oh, I thought this was Blazing Saddles

[@wallykos6784]

What is this movie?

[@thorman925]

@@jamesmaybrick2001 I agree with you 100%! Clint Eastwood hit it out of the park with Unforgiven!!

[@jmcm8546]

Charles Bronson and Jack Elam died only a few months apart in 2003. Both great actors. Greetings from Ireland ☘️

[@WayneDunkley-fn2xe]

Top of the morning to you buddy 🇮🇪🇯🇴✌️💯☪️☪️☪️

[@elrey8876]

*Woody Strode, Jack Elam, and Charles Bronson* all served in WWII - even though Elam was blind in one eye. Charles Bronson was a gunner in a B-29 Superfortress, flew 25 missions including over Japan, was wounded and received a Purple Heart. It's strange to think of that generation of actors and how many served in the war.

[@RamZar50]

A magnificent opening scene which should be seen in its entire 15 minutes. Once Upon a Time in the West is an operatic masterpiece. Each of the main characters has a musical theme associated with it composed by Morricone. During filming the music would play.

[@louiscyfer6944]

the score came first. leitmotif. this was the only movie to do that. as far as themes for characters, starwars, lord of the rings also do it, but the score didn't dictate the story. this is also the best score ever for a movie.

[@deanr.johansen6377]

Agreed, superb use of music. If I remember correctly, Cheyenne's theme is played after he is dead from the gunshot wound, rather than Harmonica's theme. Of course Harmonica got his guy, so why use the theme? Yet, Cheyenne is dead, so why use his theme? I still wonder why he chose Cheyenne's theme after he died.

[@kennethwilliams7731]

The fact that the scene moves at a normal pace and isn't rushed makes it very special. Today's filmmakers as a whole are impatient and feel the need to push scenes rather than let them play out as they would in real life. The framing of the scenes with the intense close ups complimented with wide shots really grounds the viewer into the scene. We are present at this gunfight. We hear it,see it and in our minds we can even smell the gunpowder discharged!

[@handsomeDRAC]

It's the audience that is being pandered to with thier ADHD. A casual movie goer these days would find this scene long and boring. I wish more filmmakers would stop pandering to today's audience's and just make a really good movie. Few directors are though but no one sees them.

[@alanroberts6918]

Yes!

[@shashankmore8532]

Because the talented dop is muslim

[@bigearl3867]

In real life? Firing from the hip with a pistol in real life at that speed means missing the target. Add to that the range they are firing from. The odds are on the side of the three men, not the one. After the first shot that missed, they'd all be trying to get to some sort of cover or concealment. When I train for something like this, I'm normally about three feet away from my practice targets. What we are seeing is the west as Holly Wood portrays it. Not saying that this isn't one of the best gun fights ever produced for the movies because it is. I suggest you read some books or video about how most gun fights really went down. Not trying to cut you down. It is a bad ass scene.

[@Gamevet]

Sergio Leone had a knack for creating great scenes like this, as he did with his "Man with no Name" trilogy. I'd say that a lot of westerns after it, tried to follow that style of directing, with some succeeding and others not so much. I'd say that "Unforgiven" did a good job of presenting this style of buildup in a scene.

[@RUAV2TWIN]

How Charles B improvises a sling for his arm, just adds a classic real world touch to the scene.

[@cnrspiller3549]

I thought he was going to get to his feet and fond his harmonica had taken the bullet for him. Too cheesy?

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

@@cnrspiller3549 I was expecting that too, the fact that he was actually hit and just walks it off is way better.

[@jayme3181]

He should've used two buttons, that one is going to pop right off.

[@bacaknezevic8197]

Prevedite na hrvatski fala

[@faryldaryl3975]

I liked the way that he did it looked like he's done it before. Like *sigh* gonna be one of those days...

[@kelvinnoden3057]

The greatest western of all time with the greatest music score 👌

[@QWZXM]

If not the greatest-in the top 5 westerns for sure-The Musical score was awesome.

[@johnbrowne2170]

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly had the greatest music score by far.

[@tammymcc-n7652]

“Once upon a Time in the West” is IMHO the greatest Western ever filmed. Brutal and cruel. And Henry Fonda was amazing. A classic.

[@johnbrowne2170]

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is better with better music as well.

[@deanr.johansen6377]

Fonda went in to read for the part with brown colored contact lenses. The director was angry; no, no, no; he wanted Fonda's blue eyes. Good call.

[@Stuff_And_Things]

Agreed 100%. "You brought two too many". Loved that line. And that he takes a hit as well just added a layer of realism you didn't normally see in westerns. Leone was a master of the art.

[@barneys4236]

Yeah he takes a "hit", but, no blood, he puts his arm in a sling and he's good to go? I agree it adds the layer but it does seem pretty thin in that regard. Edit: ok fine, i saw the blood on his shoulder blade after watching again, but that was barely noticeable, lol.

[@sam8404]

@@barneys4236 I noticed the blood right away, also he's clearly injured so I wouldn't say he's good to go.

[@barneys4236]

@@sam8404 Well, he got up and kept going so yes, my point still stands - he was good to go.

[@TheRrsierra68]

How is this movie call or nane; it whorts to show my boys the leyend wéstern movies! 😊💪🏽👊🏽👋🏾 best regards.

[@davedavids9619]

@@TheRrsierra68 This is 'Once upon a time in the West'. Music by Ennio Morricone, one of the greatest sound tracks ever. I have seen this movie at least 20 times and still love it. Absolute must see.

[@abouttime5000]

The directing, the cinematography, the editing, the acting, the lighting all came together in a collage of perfection.

[@Live-Life-Freely]

Are you talking about Twilight?

[@SpicyRok7482]

Not to mention the harmonica dubbing.

[@steinwey]

Except for the anachronistically white teeth and the missing propeller sound.

[@abouttime5000]

@@steinwey true Dental issues were a big drawback in them days

[@SpicyRok7482]

@@steinwey Realism goes only so far. Suspend disbelief...its "only" a movie.

[@hellogoodbye4061]

The attention to detail on this scene is astounding. Bronson waits for the three gunman to come together before making his presence known as they were awaiting far apart beforehand. Watching Elam slowly bring his hand forward when he realizes a gunfight is inevitable. Bronson even shoots Woody Strode's character last, knowing it will take him longer to ready his "mare's leg" weapon, which is why he is the only one able to get a shot off of the three. Slow buildup is without peer in regards to Western style shootouts, save High Noon and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

[@LR-my2di]

It's no shotgun. It's a cutdown Winchester lever action rifle. Something like a .44/40 caliber.

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@LR-my2di Interesting, thanks for the info.

[@gregosborn6141]

Sure enough

[@LR-my2di]

Good point, but guys ... but you must know nothing about guns. Good grief. This was NOT a shotgun! It was a sawed off and modified lever action Winchester lever action RIFLE, probably in .44/40 caliber.

[@mzmadmike]

Actually a cut down lever action "mare's leg," not a shotgun. But yes, slower to draw.

[@mfuller2236]

Woody Strode was a wonderful actor. Wish we could have seen more of him.

[@peterdoring7521]

I also liked his part as a gladiator fighting with Kirk Douglas as Spartacus, when Strode wins but decides not to kill Spartacus but prefers to die by attacking the romans...

[@BillyP13]

I met Mr Bronson and his wife Ms Ireland in a pharmacy in Bayswater ( London) in the early nineties, working as a pharmacist. Both of them were so humble and kind to myself and all the staff . Both are legends for humanity.

[@victorprasad9656]

you are fortunate

[@MikeSmith-hu8hv]

Bronson is my favorite actor of all time What a guy

[@brucef310]

He is an ahole in real life. Big time. Everyone hated the guy on set.

[@ydcee3123]

@@brucef310 While working on The Great Escape, told David McCallum that he was going to 'take his wife'.. Imagine that. Well, he got Jill Ireland and David moved on.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

@@ydcee3123 i wonder if he played his harmonica first.... before he told him.

[@sisloan]

The minutes leading up to this make this scene iconic. Almost monotonous in the pacing. 3 men waiting. The whole movie is a masterpiece. Every character with their own theme music. The story itself. The score. One of my top 5 movies of all time.

[@jeffs1271]

The waiting and shootout could've been a short film by itself. Its it's own story.

[@nobbystyles4807]

yes the audio alone is the star of this piece. the fly getting trapped in the gun barrel etc

[@ThePdog3k]

Yeah, this clip was too short and started too late. The flies buzzing around while they are waiting, the water dripping into the man's hat until it's enough to take a sip.... those build so much of the atmosphere of this scene.

[@skyelark5511]

What movie is this?

[@chrism589]

I love the way the three characters are built up, only to be wasted five minutes into the film.

[@mikefields3089]

Charles Bronson, Jack Elam, Woody Strode...that's incredible talent. What an opening.

[@-kabepugs3009]

All off them great faces for a closeup. 🤠

[@paule.parker9714]

4 men in the scene but only 3 faces. Who was the other guy?

[@Vinterfrid]

@@paule.parker9714 The third hired gun was Al Mulock, a well established actor and seen in another Leone film as well. He committed suicide before the opening scene was completed, and that's the reason you don't see his face the last few minutes (a stand in was filmed from behind). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Mulock

[@starwarsroo2448]

@@Vinterfrid i thouhht he fell

[@jaliaskilo]

Mame of Novie ???

[@HighCountryRambler]

Gotta love Bronson. Still watching him on old westerns on Grit TV instead of the garbage on cable.

[@paulwojnar2291]

One of the greatest opening scenes of a film ever.

[@raymondmeyers8983]

Once Upon a Time in The West did not just have the best opening scene. It was one of the best western movies all around.

[@stevetaylor7403]

No. It was simply one of the best films around of all times.

[@inkybeecher4172]

No, but certainly the slowest and most cliche'.

[@FelixS.]

@@inkybeecher4172 Oh look we have an edgelord here 🤡

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift.

[@cs3473]

Two Things: 1. Henry Fonda playing a Villain; 2. Later on at the end of the film when Fonda's character realizes who Bronson's character is.

[@TimmsMJ]

Oh Charlie Bronson....what a fantastic actor, what a great guy. RIP

[@bobsullivan5714]

Bronson wasn't acting.....He really kilt them fools.

[@user-ov3rw1db7w]

Charlie :-)

[@pmas27]

Though he didn’t know how to pretend to play mouth organ!

[@SansNeural]

@St. James Hawke A Lithuanian Eskimo from Pennsylvania?

[@TroubledLoner]

I was a bus boy at Logan Airport in 1977 or 78, still in high school. I hung out with Charles, his wife Jill Ireland, and 2 or 3 of their young children, for about 3 hours. They were so nice, you can't imagine. I had many celebrity encounters (talked to David Bowie for several minutes, who was incredibly nice as well) but most famous people are pretty cold and not so nice. Charles Bronson was one cool dude, as well as a good husband and father.

[@EricBeck]

HANDS DOWN the best opening sequence, certainly in Westerns, but also among the VERY best in all film. The credit sequence where we first meet the bad guys, the bits with each one - Jack Elam and the fly, the drip-drip-drip of water into Woody Strode's had, where he doesn't move and we have no idea why...until we see him carefully remove the hat and then tilt it to drink the accumulated water, which made perfect sense in a desert. The audio of the creaking mill and weather vane. MAN! Just a BRILLIANT set-up for the shoot out, and everything that followed. Seen this film a hundred times, moire viewings to come.

[@glasshalffullofwhatever3106]

Once upon a time really capitalized its ambience and cinematography

[@matthayward7889]

“You bought two too many” That line is 10/10

[@letsgobrandon6281]

brought

[@Alobo075]

It's right up there with: "My mistake, 4 coffins." from "A Fistful of Dollars"

[@matthayward7889]

@@Alobo075 absolutely!!

[@grahambamford9073]

And that's when the guys knew they were in trouble..... to be that sure of yourself in the face of 3 armed men, clearly there to kill you.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

@@Alobo075 Or "Yojimbo".

[@checka1963]

I never tire of this scene. Great build up of tension, witty lines "you bought two too many!", and realistic shootout, plus haunting music. Legendary!

[@frandanco6289]

"you brought"....

[@-108-]

I love the squeaking of the wind mill water pump.

[@daniel_j_a]

It's great - but, realistic shootout? Nah..

[@-108-]

@@daniel_j_a Realistic by early Hollywood standards.

[@breakfreak3181]

Realistic shootout. 😅😂😅

[@augustseptember3503]

such a good scene, makes you appreciate the film in its entirety!

[@Michaelincontext]

You need to watch the entire opening sequence, before "Harmonica" arrives. No music but the "ambient noise" of the wooden deck, squeaking mill, rocking chair, fly... before this. The set up is unique and amazing. If memory serves, nothing like this had ever been done before. In the special edition of the DVD, you can watch the interview. Amazing.

[@sfjocko]

Yes. I'd never seen anything like it before. It was a revelation that a scene where nothing happens can be so filled with events.

[@thedukeofbork3147]

@@sfjocko Then the action is all over in about two seconds - blink and you'd miss it. No modern director would dare do that - it would be all slow motion with agonised faces and squibs exploding under the actors' shirts. Leone gets it all over with, no gore, and we're back to the eerie silence.

[@roberthayes9842]

Bunked into the ABC cinema at 12 and was blown away by this film, that was 52 years ago and it's still one of the best opening western scenes going, classic

[@QWZXM]

I agree

[@dtrix102]

Once Upon A Time In The West. Absolutely brilliant.

[@paulturner6498]

For those who don’t know, and would like to, it’s Once Upon A Time In The West

[@Terminator0713]

I was born in 1990, and this is my favorite film of all time. Timeless.

[@QWZXM]

Glad you enjoyed it- I was born in 1950 and this one Ranks up there,not only with top 5 westerns but top 10 movies of all time-My opinion.

[@JalilAHamid]

see shane and decide again.

[@DavidJones-rk5do]

My mom met Jack Elam in the airport back in the 70's and got his autograph. I have it now and I cherish it. He was one of her favorite western stars.

[@HughCorbyCruick]

“You brought two horses too many” is one heck of a badass line.

[@perry92964]

what about " i didnt let them kill him and that not the same thing"

[@alone-xz7dx]

Greatest opening to a western because it was the greatest western ever!

[@oblonghas]

"you brought two too many" is the coolest response ever

[@memesouls8653]

*When the cinematography is not only ahead of its time, but better than most films made today…*

[@FoulPet]

Would have been better is he was gender swapped and the bad guys made cat calls.

[@memesouls8653]

@@FoulPet 🤣🤣🤣

[@eh1702]

You’re thinking of Annie Get Your Gun. Or maybe Calamity Jane?

[@redd605]

Totally agree there was a scene that I really liked in a few dollars more , between Klaus kinski and Lee van cleef, when he strikes a match on his haunched shoulder at the bar with his Klaus tune for that character, and he , is stopped from drawing against Lee character, then ,Lee van cleef, takes his cigar , and light his pipe , Klaus kinski , character you could see the anger as his eyes swelling up, as the background music plays , brilliant scene Lee van cleef character smokes in his face. to anger him

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

It's in the writing and theatricality.

[@randallfrank5682]

Jack Elam made a living with his amazing character acting. He was so good.

[@bolt4694]

And later, Elam made some classic western comedies like the two Local Sheriff and Local Gunfighter films. Great actor.

[@garybaker5702]

@@bolt4694 true, it is a shame that he never got the recognition that he deserved

[@markglass9123]

@@bolt4694 Ranks just right behind Leslie Nielsen and Danny Trejo among those who transitioned from a slew of bad-guy roles to comedy gold. Vinnie Jones gets an honorable mention for his turn in Galavant, even though only a lucky few apparently watched that brief, brilliant series.

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Any movie that kills off the likes of Jack Elam and Woody Strode in the opening scene is gonna be major league badass.

[@normanacree1635]

@@garybaker5702 He got recognition from those who matter. Namely, the people casting the movies and fellow actors. Apparently, he was worth having around just for his personality on the set.

[@GarthDixson]

10 out of 10. Love Jack Elam. Watched Hannie Caulder over & over as a kid in the 70's.

[@TheFunkhouser]

Once Upon a Time in the West - top 10 ever movie for me, easy!

[@ickatabg]

"Did you bring a horse for me?" .. one simple line gives us all the context we need. No unnecessary dialogue, no needless cursing, no Hollywood bs. Perfection

[@jonslg240]

*This is the best OPENING scene ever, because they got the sound of the rusty windmill ALMOST right.* Other than that? It's mostly complete shit. The "brought one horse too many" line is the ONLY good thing about it. The rest is Hollywood bullshit, and you all know it. If you think you like this, try Justified. After season 2 you'll think it's great. Once you pass season 4 you'll realize it's the best show of this century.

[@StudioSerious1]

@@jonslg240 who pissed in your cup of coffee, boy?

[@jonslg240]

@@StudioSerious1 ooh that's so slyyy.. acting like it wasn't you 😂😂

[@ricklee5845]

@@jonslg240 True.... Justified is a brilliant show and because of that it's on my 'watch again' list. There is absolutely no 'Hollywood Bullshit' in this movie, quite the opposite. Only two geniuses (Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone) could create such a masterpiece. I get the feeling that you are ignoring the music and even if you hear it, you are unable to see the context. Where in any Hollywood film or TV show do you hear music like this? And where in any Hollywood production do you find scenes with so little dialogue yet so much content?

[@chicathegreencheekconure17]

@@jonslg240 this is not a Hollywood movie

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Once Upon A Time in the West and Charles Bronson are brass. Love that showdown. Reminds me of the ending of Good the Bad and the Ugly. Long tense stares, close ups of the eyes, Bronson's super confidence, it's gold.

[@dickgoesinya9419]

Yes, the music has a sting to it and when Frank finally realizes who harmonica is was priceless!!

[@scene2much]

The emotional intensity of dramatic moments, laconic hobbesian tones throughout....nasty brutish eternal....Leone

[@jukeboxwiz]

Both movies were directed by the same director - Sergio Leone.

[@JH-lo9ut]

The set crew that laid out those railway sleepers to form a makeshift platform, are the unsung heroes of this movie. Not only does it look amazing but have you ever tried to carry a railway sleeper?

[@irrefudiate]

Actually, the entire opening is one piece, while the intros are rolling. From Frank's men waiting on the train with that windmill creaking, to the fly crawling on Jack Elam's face, to the train's arrival and subsequent shoot-out. Yes, it's a masterpiece. And, it is bookended with the best climax scene ever.

[@JohnSecker]

Agreed. They've cropped this clip so it gets straight to the climax, but the whole build-up with the windmill,. the fly in the gun, the terrified ticket seller and the rest is all part of the pace and tension of the scene.

[@kerigpope]

@@JohnSecker Without the constant windmill squeeking, the dripping water tower or the anticipation of the train's arrival, this scene is missing most of what made it so great. I'm not a western movie fan, but this movie is different than the others from the 1960s-the visuals of this movie have the impact of the best comic books of those days, it's film in comic book form. One of my favorite movies that I watch very often! 👍

[@hehhehheh4588]

The water dripping on Woody Strode is the best part of the buildup.

[@waltercopus1485]

The cowboy on far left was Al Mulock. After shooting this scene he went back to his hotel room in entire cowboy outfit and jumped off hotel. He died on way to hospital. He was in Good, Bad, and Ugly. The one arm bad guy in bath tub seen. They say he was terrible drug abuser.

[@EricRush]

The usual omission: Clouds of white gunsmoke from black powder.

[@leeetchells609]

Charles Bronson was a real life tough guy. He served in ww2 flying bombing raids on Japanese islands. He receive wounds in action and was awarded the purple heart medal. Absolute legend.

[@brianmurphy250]

And also grew up dirt poor and worked as a miner among other tough jobs.

[@motterjeffjm]

Wow he got money for being a minor? Most kids don't get paid as minors, lol

[@brianmurphy250]

@@motterjeffjm Jeff. Notice how I spelled the word. I really hope your joking and know difference between miner and minor. Fun fact: England passed the first labor law in 1833 ( which forbade any child under age of 9 to work) children were used in factors and mines for centuries. The US passed it federal labor laws in 1938. Have a good one!

[@ericrobson4291]

@@brianmurphy250 well said brian / Bronson Coburn mqueen Newman a different class of actors seemed to drift into acting but playing them selves/

[@rickbunte3147]

I sure wish movies still celebrated real men.

[@aprilstrauder2135]

One of the best Western ever.

[@gatorunleashed275]

I love it so much, the simplicity is off the charts PERFECT and effective. Wonderful seeing things not get complicated and ruined.

[@DaBigE]

Even the shots before this scene were a work of art.

[@konellin189]

Watched these movies back in the Day with my Father. Hours enjoying each other's company. Later as the years passed and my fathers was 85 I let him watch me playing RDR2 and he was amazed how a game can look like a movie and we had a lot of flashbacks - Now my father passed and I miss him, the memories are forever in my mind and I never forget his look and laughter watching me playing RDR2. - We will meet again someday. Bless you all.

[@taffymackem2596]

God bless you and your dad ❤

[@lilianfernandez2652]

Lo mismo pienso hacer con el mio!

[@johnhand871]

I thought it was R2D2.

[@davidszabo1618]

​@@johnhand871 Red Dead Redemption 2

[@johnhand871]

@@davidszabo1618 OK, not up on the latest games. Mostly ride motorcycles and get out doors.

[@markwest8960]

That makeshift sling is amazing!

[@griffincontracting]

Lol, my man was playing that harmonica from a recording studio in another dimension.......

[@localpyro]

When the camera rises up over the town and the beautiful music comes to a crescendo at the beginning, the detail of the town is breathtaking, one the greatest movies of all time.

[@tensor131]

Yeah and that town scene makes you realise that you are getting at least three outstanding films in one .. and ever so slowly, really slowly (just like this scene above) the links are revealed .... what a concept!! The end is as good as the beginning.

[@stevebakker6884]

Leone built out that town JUST for that one shot.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

This and the final shootout in "The good, the bad and the ugly".....perfection!

[@troymatinca6484]

For a few dollars 💸 more, right there as well

[@Shmerpy]

The opening is pretty classic too.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@Shmerpy - yes sir it is! Man, what great movies! There will never be another silver screen hay day like the movies from the '60s and '70s and there will never be a better lone wolf cowboy than Mr Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson and company! They broke the mold with the writers, director and actors with those old movies. Hell, the entire ERA was just an aligning of the heavens and stars. Won't happen again, boys. Not in our lifetimes.

[@TheVidkid67]

The problem is The Good The Bad An The Ugly contains more historical errors than any other film in history.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@TheVidkid67 - how so?

[@miriamraderdowning8126]

That brought back good memories of popcorn, a cold drink and cool movies. Charles Bronson was such an awesome BA!!

[@saadams4937]

First time I saw this movie was in Budapest, Hungary, with Hungarian subtitles. I have watched it many times since. Bought the DVD, of course. That harmonica tears a hole in your heart....

[@Elizabitchk17]

Probably one of the best gunfights in all of movie history, the fact that Harmonica took a slug when squaring off against experienced gunmen is even more realistic, excellent movie.

[@SirGutWriter]

Yes, the fact that the great Woody Strode was able to get a shot off even as he was mortally wounded adds a wonderful touch to the scene.

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

The harmonica didn't take a shot, Bronson was actually hit in the shoulder, hence why he slung his arm afterwards.

[@juandenz2008]

@@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin He doesn't mean the literal harmonica got hit ! Charles Bronson's character is called "Harmonica".

[@ronaldmilner8932]

Once Upon A Time In The West is a fantastic film! Not just a fantastic western, but a fantastic film!

[@perry92964]

in the final shoot out the way fonda moved when he was shot was truly epic

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

Totally agree one of the best

[@chrisgriffin4012]

All of the, "once upon a time in...." movies are great. There's Hong Kong, Mexico, the West, etc. None of them are tied together, in any way, but they're all great.

[@AMEER-114-]

Does anyone DESPISE the fact that some a hole decided Jack Elams voice wasnt tough enough or cool enough... so they put in a REAL LAME voiceover a. hole ?

[@perry92964]

@@chrisgriffin4012 it almost seems like if you call it that it will automatically be great

[@mjcastro82]

I've only seen the movie once...but I've seen this opening 30+ times...

[@1.2718]

Once upon a time in the West was and still is the Greatest Western of all time.

[@robertkreamer7522]

Beyond words of praise, it’s visceral , extreme tension and release . Sergio lives on in the art he left us with .

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Not green screens, only real actors and real scenarios. Masterpiece ever. Greatness

[@optimisticcosmic]

Yes, CGI is ruining movies. I don’t want to watch a video game! 😄

[@encinobalboa]

2022 is fan dis-service, CGI, screen tint, McGuffins, character replacement, retcon, time travel, and forced identity politics. Analog film making is becoming a lost art.

[@hylianro]

@@encinobalboa it's very unfortunate

[@chemicalimbalance7030]

Not a cell phone in sight

[@beryl5544]

@@optimisticcosmic u have no idea what cgi is lmao

[@TomPeck76]

One of Sergio Leone's talents was his ability to take actors we already knew from dozens of movies and TV shows...and turn them into completely different people just for his films. I swear Charles Bronson looks completely different here, but looks much more familiar in everything else he ever did before or since. That says something about the raw skills of a director like Leone.

[@sfjocko]

Exactly. And Henry Fonda as Frank... he not only takes actors and turns them into different people, I think he intentionally subverted their popular image, so sweetheart Fonda plays a bad guy, and tough guy Bronson plays a sympathetic victim seeking justice.

[@Smedley1947]

I never even realized it was Bronson until he spoke. His face always seemed somewhat wider in every other movie I've seen him in.

[@steppene]

I was at the great opening of this movie. I will never forget the opening scene as long as I live. Epic stuff!❤❤❤

[@QWZXM]

Epic for sure- compared to today's junk movies with Actors/actresses that couldn't hold a candle to Bronson, Fonda and Claudia. Even Ole Jack Elam was a master compared to some of today's so called stars.

[@serekithegreat]

Charles Bronson was a true Hollywood movie star 🎥. Rest in peace good sir. 🙏🏾✌🏾

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

He’s not resting … I … regret to inform you that he is actually-uh … dead 😬

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@whynottalklikeapirat That's known as the eternal rest...he's resting.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@CB-xr1eg Circular deployment of words does not change the fact there there is nothing left there with any demonstrable ability to “rest” or anything else related to a functional living body and mind.

[@SenfDazuGeber85]

@@whynottalklikeapirat Arrr, I bet you're fun at funerals!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@SenfDazuGeber85 I am the life of the party 💀

[@marimorok]

They don't make movie like this anymore. So sad. This is one of the greatest movie ever.

[@mikejp8547]

One of my all time favorite movies. I watch it about once every year or two. There are few active directors (Terrentino and Nicolas Winding Refn come to mind) that have the cahonies to let scenes breathe like Sergio did. He was such a talented director who I appreciated more and more as modern movies/audiences get dumber and dumber.

[@thorman925]

You need add Werner Herzog to that list of directors. This guy is a legend & a very good actor too!! Played a the very bad guy in the first Jack Reacher movie.

[@selcukcilek555]

Sergio Leone "invented" authencity in Western films. Dirty,sweaty ,dusty bastards in "old" western towns. No ironed shirts, clean horses etc. His attention to detail was formidable and taught a lesson to later (also US) film directors . Incl. Tarantino.

[@Steve-si8hx]

Once upon a Time in the West was an amazing movie. I will be watching it again

[@kdmil2002]

This is one of those movies that you never forget and you watch a number of times during your lifetime. I saw it for the first time probably 50 years ago and I never forgot it. Now that is a great movie. The tragedy of the young boy's first encounter with the gang is visceral and it drives the fire that goes through the whole film. BRAVO!

[@andyusfca]

God will not be mocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@myfortnite6405]

Huh? Young boy? Are you referring to the scene above thats from the opening of the movie? Maybe your thinking of another movie. Or are you talking about a different scene, like when harmonica was a kid. The sece above is from the movie "Once Upon A Time In The West" And is like you said in the beginning of your comment. its a movie you can rewatch over and over throughout life. I love this movie, its still one of my favorites of all westerns.

[@genox3636]

Is this Blazing Saddles?

[@aintgotnohandledog]

Bwahaha Blazing Saddles lmao😂😂😂

[@kdmil2002]

@@myfortnite6405 I am talking about the first time he meets this gang as a boy...if you know the movie then you know exactly what I am talking about. Why is he coming for all of them? Think about it.

[@MorlokKurak]

Watching this makes me realize how I miss watching movies with my dad. He loved Westerns. I'm more of a Sci-fi guy, but he helped me appreciate this kind of movie. It's too bad no one can make a movie as well as this nowadays. 🏇 🚀

[@llywelynddraig853]

Take off the rose glasses. Put down the memberberrys and stop drinking the coolade.

[@Litwinus]

@@llywelynddraig853 Are you going to something?

[@donjohnson8952]

They can they just choose not too. If you don't expect much they don't have to do much.

[@notsorandumusername]

Funny thing is a scifi adventure show like The Mandalorian is clearly Clint Eastwood in space. Han Solo is also a cowboy type persona.

[@Nopeasaurus]

The Western genre may be dead (with no signs of revival anytime soon) but elements of it have been implemented to other genres, especially sci fi. I'd really recommend Trigun (1998), its an anime that takes place on a desert planet called Gunsmoke where people have to survive using "plants," inter-dimensional beings that are capable of producing power and energy as well as water. It's the perfect blend of western and sci fi.

[@Mrrobackenson1]

You brought two too many! One of the best lines ever spoken.

[@scallywag4978]

Smoothest fan shooting ever caught on film

[@perryb5984]

"You brought two horses too many." All of their faces drop. What a great scene!

[@toddgreen2782]

This movie made in the 60's was one of the best ! Once upon a time in the West!

[@strikemaster1]

10/10 thanks. They just dont make 'em like this anymore. love the way he button his shirt to make a sling for his arm.

[@superslayerguy]

"No I think you brought two too many" "Heh-oh..."

[@ChrisLines128]

A total classic. Pacing is perfect. Casting across the board magnificent.

[@UltimoGames]

The clothing is also stylish, Italians are artistic folks!

[@bfhfhfhdj]

My favorite western of all time. Watched it as a kid and was genuinely shocked to see who the bad guy was. Long before internet and social media. It was kept a secret. Left an impression for sure. The bad guy was my childhood hero. Just such a great movie.,

[@perry92964]

it was a shock for me as well but he did make one hell of a bad guy

[@mortenlillelund1]

Yeah I remember the director said that when Henry Fonda first arrived to the studio he looked like an old man. The director became unsure how this would work. But once he got the suit on, he got into character and voila, perfect.

[@QWZXM]

One of the Best westerns ever, Fonda in his most evil role. Bronson, Robards superb and Claudia was stunning. Jack Elam in that opening scene was better in his 2 minutes than most actors are today in an entire movie.

[@AMEER-114-]

Does anyone DESPISE the fact that some a hole decided Jack Elams voice wasnt tough enough or cool enough... so they put in a REAL LAME voiceover a. hole ?

[@taterbapple9847]

Woody Strode deserves a mention. Always had a great screen presence. Great physique and a handsome devil too. Went from NFL to wrestling to film so multi talented guy.

[@alisooltan9765]

Amazing harmonica playing 😅

[@AntonAdelson]

Are we just not going to talk about how amazing that improvised bandage (edit: sling) for his arm was??

[@onthefarm_4880]

yeah, so MacGyver-esque.

[@AdirondackRuby]

That needs to be added to every survival/first aid manual! Seriously clever!

[@royksk]

Good idea but it’s a sling not a bandage.

[@allanlarmour7460]

@@royksk There's always one. Not sure how getting shot in the left arm would knock you on your @ss and unconscious. Or why you'd need to put an arm with a bullet wound into a sling? Even if it's broken the sling won't stop you leaking. This is an all round terrible idea, I'd have been more impressed had he got out his sewing kit.

[@SpeccyMan]

@@allanlarmour7460 The purpose of a sling is to immobilise. It looked to me like the bullet wound was in his shoulder, not his arm. Also look up how shock (as in the shock of getting shot) affects the human body and how an object travelling at high speed hitting you WILL knock you on your arse!

[@dashermike3207]

Jack Elam and the peaty fly! Priceless🤙

[@toddianuzzi]

One of the best crafted films ever made, and it’s my favorite. Everyone was at their best here, and Claudia Cardinale was never more beautiful. Viva Cheyanne!!

[@felixkommey2505]

What's the title of the movie

[@JamesSalafia]

@@felixkommey2505 Once Upon a Time in the West

[@LAGreg123]

@@felixkommey2505 Do yourself a favor, get the DVD and set aside a few hours one weekend and watch it all the way through. It’s a commitment but worth every moment. The rest of the movie just keeps getting better from here.

[@felixkommey2505]

@@LAGreg123 what's the title

[@LAGreg123]

@@felixkommey2505 it’s called, Once Upon a Time in the West. Directed by Sergio Leone. It starts Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, Claudia Cardinale and Henry Fonda.

[@hotrodgs]

I saw this in a showhouse back in 1970 and this movie is still awesome .

[@Arie1singer]

This is the one of the best western movie. Next to the bad, the good and the ugly and other's of Clint Eastwood western movies. They are the best movies of all time.

[@kipp1231]

The opening 10 min of this movie is the greatest scene from any movie bar none. Sergio was a genius.

[@stanleyhall2793]

Consider that none of the characters who died in the first ten minutes ever spoke one word makes your statement all the more truthful!!

[@apveening]

@@stanleyhall2793 I suggest you rewatch that opening scene, both "Frank sent us" and "Looks like we are shy one horse" are spoken by charactes who died soon after.

[@alansbinnie1446]

Dont think so. Most John Ford films stomp all over this.

[@iamlegend5190]

What movie is this. Not really up on all the old westerns. But i try to watch all the classics.

[@apveening]

@@iamlegend5190 Once Upon A Time In The West.

[@veganleigh4817]

Three of my favorite actors in one scene. Bronson, Strode and Elam. I forgot how much I love this movie, and this is one of my favorite scenes!

[@ralf391]

and Don Cheadle

[@thorman925]

Have you watched Who Shot Liberty Valance?? Strode was John Waynes sidekick. Lee Marvin plays an extremely vicious bad guy as Liberty Valance. Great movie!!

[@thorman925]

@@ralf391 Cheadle a a great actor but would not put him on par with Bronson or Elam. Woody Strode level & strode was a very good actor!

[@QWZXM]

Yep, they dont make em like they use to-In my top 5 Westerns of all time- The others are in no particular order- SHANE, THE GOOD,THE BAD AND THE UGLY. HIGH NOON and THE SEARCHERS . Honurable mention to MAN Who Shot Liberty Valance. Couldn't squeeze in Ride The High Country or Rio Bravo and a few others in the top 5.

[@OpenYourEyes7479]

This is my wife's very favorite Western!

[@RCAvhstape]

If you haven't seen this film, you need to watch the whole thing. This clip is only the end of the opening scene. There's about 10 or 12 minutes leading up to this where the three gunmen scare the station agent away and just wait for the train to come, with a fly and the sound of that windmill pump, and the sound of the train as they search the platform looking for Harmonica. It's just pure atmosphere and tension.

[@loilt5091]

Sheer genius...Leone & Morricone. Their absolute masterpiece‼️

[@kennethbowell4564]

The film Once Upon a Time in the West has to be the one of the best westerns ever made and in part thanks to Charles Bronson ….RIP….😢

[@billh5923]

Great opening scene in "my name is nobody", with Henry Fonda.

[@thegunnut221]

My late father got me into this movie and I’ve loved it ever since.