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Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone
Date of Birth: 03 Jan 1929
Country: Italy
Biography: Sergio Leone was virtually born into the cinema - he was the son of Roberto Roberti (A.K.A. Vincenzo Leone), one of Italy's cinema pioneers, and actress Bice Valerian. Leone entered films in his late teens, working as an assistant director to both Italian directors and U.S. directors working in Italy (usually making Biblical and Roman epics, much in vogue at the time). (imdb)
Total Credits at Criticker: 7 (Actor), 7 (Director), 8 (Writer)
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Once Upon a Time in the West
In the sweeping, unforgiving American West, a mysterious, harmonica-playing loner arrives to protect a woman whose husband has been murdered. She is the only link to a valuable piece of land sought by an ambitious railroad tycoon and his ruthless, hired killer. Their fates converge in a spectacular final confrontation, representing the violent collision between the old frontier and the new industrial age.
+9
For a Few Dollars More
Two rival bounty hunters reluctantly join forces to track down a ruthless, opium-addicted outlaw and his gang. Their partnership is fueled by mutual suspicion and a hunger for a large reward, leading them into dangerous territory where trust is non-existent.
+8
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In the American Civil War, three disparate men embark on a ruthless quest to find a hidden cache of gold. Their pursuit across the unforgiving landscape is marked by betrayal and massive set pieces, culminating in a tense three-way showdown over the buried treasure.
+11
Once Upon a Time in America
A sweeping saga tracing the lives of a group of Jewish-American friends who rise from petty street criminals to powerful gangsters in New York City. The film moves through decades, exploring their loyalties, dreams, and the haunting memories of a past betrayal.
+4
A Fistful of Dollars
A mysterious lone drifter arrives in a desolate border town terrorized by two rival criminal families. Employing his cunning and fast draw, he skillfully plays the warring factions against each other for his own profit before leaving the dust-covered village.
Duck, You Sucker
During the Mexican Revolution, a ruthless bandit and an Irish explosives expert fleeing political turmoil in his home country form an unlikely partnership. Initially driven by the desire to rob a bank, they find themselves accidentally becoming heroes of the revolution.
+8
Troppo forte
A Roman stuntman dreams of becoming a major film actor and tries every scheme imaginable to get noticed. When he feigns an accident to receive compensation, he encounters a beautiful lawyer and the eccentric owner of a film studio, leading to comedic complications and a chance at his big break.
Sign of the Gladiator
Queen Zenobia of Palmira rises in revolt against the Roman Empire, leading her troops to victory. Her rebellion takes an unforeseen turn when she captures an enemy officer, an honorable general, and becomes conflicted upon falling deeply in love with him. This romance complicates his loyalty to Rome and threatens the Queen's war against the powerful empire.
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