Thursday, April 22, 2010

Once Upon a Time in the West (DVD)

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) starring Charles Bronson, Henry Fonda, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards. Directed by Sergio Leone. The widow McBain (Cardinale) holds the title to land the railroad wants, and she faces the murderous outlaw Frank (Fonda), who would just as soon take it away from her. "Harmonica" (Bronson) becomes her protector, for reasons which are not at first clear. The movie's length, at two hours, 45 minutes, works against it; but it ultimately has a satisfying climax. Grade: B

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