For a Few Dollars More
"The man with no name is back... the man in black is waiting... a walking arsenal - he uncoils, strikes and kills!"
Two bounty hunters both pursue the brutal and sadistic bandit, El Indio, who has a large bounty on his head.
Curator's Take
“Ideally the best plotted of the Dollars trilogy. Lee Van Cleef adds a layer of maturity and emotion that grounds Eastwood's stoicism. The pocket-watch musical motif is a stroke of genius.”
Why This Movie Is Important
This sequel proved the Spaghetti Western was a legitimate cinematic movement, not a fluke. It introduced a more complex plot with a dual-protagonist structure (Eastwood and Van Cleef), establishing the 'older mentor/younger gun' dynamic. It also deepened the genre's lore with its flashback-driven narrative and the concept of musical watches driving the final duel. It balances the grit of the first film with a bigger budget and broader scope, solidifying Lee Van Cleef as a genre icon.
Production Details
For a Few Dollars More is a 1965 western film directed by Sergio Leone. Originally released in Italy under the title "Per qualche dollaro in più", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Ennio Morricone composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Massimo Dallamano. The film stars Clint Eastwood as Manco, Lee Van Cleef as Col. Douglas Mortimer, and Gian Maria Volonté as El Indio. Running 2 hours and 12 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 35 kills. It holds an average rating of 8.0 from 4,282 ratings, placing it among the highest-rated films in the Spaghetti Western canon.
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Clint Eastwood wore the same poncho in this film as he did in 'A Fistful of Dollars', without ever washing it.
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