Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

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Shane
Shane (1953)1
 The Searchers
The Searchers (1956)2

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Escape from New York
Escape from New York (1981)3
 Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds (2009)4
 The Untouchables
The Untouchables (1987)5
 Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)6
 Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer (2023)7

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Influenced By

  1. Shane (1953)
    "Sergio Leone's epic Western incorporates elements from *Shane*, among other classic Westerns, in its storytelling and character development." Once Upon a Time in the West Wikipedia
  2. The Searchers (1956)
    "Sergio Leone's Western includes direct references to "The Searchers." The opening sequence, where the McBain family is massacred, incorporates elements like rustling bushes and sudden silences, reminiscent of the tension-building techniques used in Ford's film." Once Upon a Time in the West Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Escape from New York (1981)
    "The film's influence is evident in the Western archetype embodied by Snake Plissken, reflecting Carpenter's admiration for the genre and its themes of rugged individualism." Escape from New York: John Carpenter’s cult sci-fi classic transformed Kurt Russell from a Disney Kid into one of the greatest action icons of all time MANK'S MOVIE MUSINGS
  2. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
    "Sergio Leone's western inspired the film's opening scene, with Tarantino adopting similar mise-en-scène and musical cues." Hyperreality in ‘Inglourious Basterds’: Tarantino’s Interwoven Cinematic World in 1940s France Kristen Coates The Film Stage - Your Spotlight On Cinema
  3. The Untouchables (1987)
    "Composer Ennio Morricone, who scored "The Untouchables," had previously worked on this epic Western. His experience with grand, operatic scores influenced the musical backdrop of "The Untouchables."" Film Notes: THE UNTOUCHABLES | Yale University Library Web
  4. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
  5. Oppenheimer (2023)
    "Nolan referred to "Oppenheimer" as his "western," drawing inspiration from classic westerns like Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in the West" to create a natural and honest world for the film." How Christopher Nolan Crafted the World of Oppenheimer Bilge Ebiri Vulture