Ugly(1966): The Good, The Bad And The

Played by Lee Van Cleef , a cold, ruthless hitman driven by pure greed.

Played by Clint Eastwood , he is a laconic bounty hunter with a shred of honor but acts largely out of survival and cunning. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly(1966)

The film is celebrated for Leone’s innovative directing style, which juxtaposed vast, sweeping panoramic shots of desolate landscapes with extreme, tight close-ups of characters' eyes and faces. Played by Lee Van Cleef , a cold,

Eli Wallach, who played "The Ugly," nearly died during filming multiple times, including once from accidentally ingesting acid intended for a stunt. The Trio of Characters Eli Wallach, who played "The Ugly," nearly died

It was recorded in Techniscope, giving it an epic cinematic scope that differentiated it from earlier, lower-budget entries in the genre.

Played by Eli Wallach , a chaotic Mexican bandit who provides both comic relief and a tragic portrait of survivalism.