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Movies Confirmed 8.0

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!"

December 18, 1965 2h 12m Sergio Leone
Western
8.0
4,649 votes
2h 12m
Runtime
17
Popularity
Released 22221 days ago — December 18, 1965

About

Two bounty hunters both pursue the brutal and sadistic bandit, El Indio, who has a large bounty on his head.

Cast

Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Manco
Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
Col. Douglas Mortimer
Gian Maria Volonté
Gian Maria Volonté
El Indio
Mara Krupp
Mary
Luigi Pistilli
Luigi Pistilli
Groggy, Member of Indio's Gang
Klaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski
Juan Wild - The Hunchback
Luis Rodríguez
Luis Rodríguez
Manuel, Member of Indio's Gang
Benito Stefanelli
Benito Stefanelli
Luke 'Hughie'
Panos Papadopulos
Sancho Perez, Member of Indio's Gang
Aldo Sambrell
Aldo Sambrell
Cuchillo
Roberto Camardiel
Roberto Camardiel
Tucumcari Station Clerk
Joseph Egger
Joseph Egger
Old Prophet

Trailer

Release Date
December 18, 1965
Status
Confirmed
Director
Sergio Leone
Platform / Region
Cinema
Production
PEA, Constantin Film, Arturo González PC
Budget
$600.0K
Revenue
$15.0M
Language
Italian
Original Title
Per qualche dollaro in più

Details

Age Rating
R
TMDB Status
Released
Writers
Sergio Leone, Luciano Vincenzoni, Fulvio Morsella
Producers
Alberto Grimaldi, Arturo González, Alfredo Fraile
Composer
Ennio Morricone
Cinematography
Massimo Dallamano
Countries
Germany, Italy, Spain
Spoken Languages
Italian

Release Dates by Region

  • United States · Theatrical: May 10, 1967
  • United States · Theatrical: June 6, 1969

Where to Watch

United States: Stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Indonesia: Rent on Apple TV Store | Buy on Apple TV Store

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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About This Release

Movie audiences looking for a classic Western will find much to enjoy in For a Few Dollars More, an acclaimed international feature film that originally debuted in theaters on Saturday, December 18, 1965. Distributed via Cinema, this culturally significant spaghetti western centers around a straightforward yet tense premise following Two bounty hunters who both pursue the brutal and sadistic bandit, El Indio, who has a large bounty on his head. Fans of the genre can experience the production with an R age rating and a total runtime of 132 minutes (2h 12m).

The creative vision behind the project was led by acclaimed Director or creator: Sergio Leone, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside writers Sergio Leone, Luciano Vincenzoni, Fulvio Morsella. Financial backing and administrative efforts were managed by producers Alberto Grimaldi, Arturo González, Alfredo Fraile, while the distinct aural landscape was shaped by composer Ennio Morricone. Visual aesthetics were captured under the direction of cinematography specialist Massimo Dallamano, bringing the rich thematic elements of the bounty hunter narrative to life across international locations.

A stellar ensemble brings the story's gritty rural setting to vivid life, featuring Clint Eastwood as Manco, Lee Van Cleef as Col. Douglas Mortimer, Gian Maria Volonté as El Indio alongside supporting players Mara Krupp as Mary, Luigi Pistilli as Groggy, Klaus Kinski as Juan Wild - The Hunchback. Additional performances are delivered by Luis Rodríguez as Manuel, Benito Stefanelli as Luke 'Hughie', Panos Papadopulos as Sancho Perez, Aldo Sambrell as Cuchillo, Roberto Camardiel as Tucumcari Station Clerk, Joseph Egger as Old Prophet. These actors embody the distinct personalities inhabiting the atmospheric towns and landscapes featured throughout the motion picture.

Brought to screens through the collaborative efforts of production companies PEA, Constantin Film, Arturo González PC, the project represents a collaborative effort spanning the Production countries: Germany, Italy, Spain. Originally recorded in the Original language code: it with Spoken languages: Italian, the production was built on a budget of $600,000 and ultimately achieved significant commercial success at the box office with total revenues reaching $15,000,000. Its lasting cultural footprint remains anchored by familiar thematic elements such as a right hand man, a piano, and the visual styling of techniscope.

Critical reception for the release has remained consistently strong among global audiences, currently maintaining a robust User rating: 8.029/10 from 4649 votes (TMDB) alongside a notable Popularity score: 16.6371. Viewers in the United States seeking where to watch the feature can access the title through streaming services including fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, or choose digital rental and purchase options via Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. International viewers located in Indonesia can also access rentals and purchases through the Apple TV Store.

Audiences tuning in to watch For a Few Dollars More can expect a masterclass in tension and stylistic filmmaking that helped define an entire cinematic movement. The interplay between the leading characters, underscored by iconic musical themes and striking widescreen compositions, delivers a timeless viewing experience for enthusiasts of classic international cinema.

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