#23: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) with Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Sergio Leone
Released in 1966, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the final and most expansive entry in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy. The film redefined the Western with its operatic style, moral ambiguity, and iconic Ennio Morricone score, influencing generations of filmmakers.

Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach formed a legendary trio, each embodying a distinct antihero. Leone’s direction emphasized tension and visual storytelling, helping elevate the spaghetti Western from genre entertainment to cinematic landmark status.
