Sergio Leone
Italian film director and screenwriter
Born
January 3rd, 1929
96 years ago
Died
April 30th, 1989
36 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An influential film director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for shaping the Spaghetti Western genre. Directed the iconic films 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'For a Few Dollars More', and 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'. Created a unique cinematic style characterized by extreme close-ups, dynamic score, and thematic depth. A significant cultural figure in Italian cinema, Leone's work explored themes of morality, violence, and the passage of time.
Directed 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
Created 'Once Upon a Time in the West'
Developed the Spaghetti Western genre
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