The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Western
→ Influenced 7 films ← Inspired by 5 films

While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.

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The General
The General (1926)1
 The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy (1931)2
 Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind (1939)3
 Greed
Greed (1924)4
 Yojimbo
Yojimbo (1961)5

→ Influenced

Desperado
Desperado (1995)6
 Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds (2009)7
 Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)8
 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)9
 John Wick
John Wick (2014)10
 The Sandlot
The Sandlot (1993)11
 Snatch
Snatch (2000)12

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Influenced By

  1. The General (1926)
    "Buster Keaton's silent comedy featuring a battle over a destroyed bridge. Leone drew inspiration from this film for the bridge sequence in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."" Movie Connections IMDb
  2. The Public Enemy (1931)
    "William A. Wellman's gangster film. The sequence where Tuco assembles a revolver and robs the shopkeeper is an homage to a similar scene in "The Public Enemy."" Movie Connections IMDb
  3. Gone with the Wind (1939)
    "Victor Fleming's epic Civil War drama. Leone referenced this film in scenes such as the crying harmonica player at the prisoner of war camp and Tuco's approach to Sad Hill Cemetery, which parallels Scarlett's run through a street filled with dead and dying soldiers." Movie Connections IMDb
  4. Greed (1924)
    "Erich von Stroheim's silent film about the destructive power of greed. The ending of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," where Tuco is left stranded with a large sum of money and no means to transport it, mirrors the fate of McTeague in "Greed."" Movie Connections IMDb
  5. Yojimbo (1961)
    "Akira Kurosawa's samurai film about a ronin who manipulates two rival factions in a small town. Leone's earlier film, "A Fistful of Dollars," was an unlicensed remake of "Yojimbo," leading to a lawsuit from Kurosawa's production company." A Fistful of Dollars Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Desperado (1995)
    "Rodriguez cited this film as a primary influence, particularly in its storytelling and character dynamics." Once Upon a Time in Mexico Wikipedia
  2. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
    "The tense opening scene of *Inglourious Basterds* mirrors the introduction of Angel Eyes in this film, featuring a suspenseful interrogation." Brightlightsfilm source
  3. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
  4. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
    "Ritchie has expressed admiration for Sergio Leone's work, which influenced his use of stylized violence and complex characters." Guy Ritchie Wikipedia
  5. John Wick (2014)
    "Sergio Leone's spaghetti western is renowned for its enigmatic protagonist, a trait Stahelski admired and incorporated into John Wick's character." John Wick Wikipedia
  6. The Sandlot (1993)
    "The face-off scene between Benny and the Beast in "The Sandlot" mirrors the iconic standoff in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," showcasing a similar tension-filled showdown." Movie Connections IMDb
  7. Snatch (2000)
    "Ritchie has expressed appreciation for Sergio Leone's films, including *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly*, which have influenced his filmmaking style." Guy Ritchie Wikipedia