The Good, the Bad and the Ugly movie poster

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

"For three men the Civil War wasn't hell. It was practice."

December 22, 1966 2h 41m 8.5/10 (9,342 votes)

Originally released in 1966. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a western film. directed by Sergio Leone. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, and Lee Van Cleef

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 22, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 2h 41m 161 minutes total
User Rating 8.5/10 Excellent (9,342 votes)
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Budget $1.2M Production budget
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Box Office $38.9M 32.4x return
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Language Italian Original language
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Country United States of America + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$38,900,000

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • PEA
  • Arturo González PC
  • Constantin Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about?

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 con...

Who directed The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was directed by Sergio Leone.

How long is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).

When was The Good, the Bad and the Ugly released?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was released on December 22, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The main cast of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly includes Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè, Luigi Pistilli.

Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly worth watching?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has a user rating of 8.5/10 based on 9,342 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.