The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the last film in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars” trilogy. Clint Eastwood plays a lone protagonist searching for stolen gold, facing off with a ruthless bounty hunter and a Mexican bandit. The movie’s title reflects an ironic attitude toward traditional Western heroes.
Leone’s portrayal of the real West as a world of violence and brutal instincts challenges the notion of good and evil. The film is gorgeously shot and immensely entertaining, providing a definitive representation of a “spaghetti Western.” Ennio Morricone’s soundtrack also achieved significant success.
The movie was originally 177 minutes in Italy but was later cut for international release, earning an MPAA rating of R. Its genres include Western, Drama, Action, and Adventure.
