Question 1

Why was Lee Van Cleef particularly grateful for his role in For a Few Dollars More?

Accepted Answer

Lee Van Cleef was grateful because he had fallen on hard times due to heavy drinking, and this movie marked a resurgence in his career. He had taken up painting to make money in the interim.

Question 2

What legal ruling established that Monco is not the same character as Joe from A Fistful of Dollars?

Accepted Answer

An Italian court ruled that Monco is not the same as Joe after Jolly Films sued, finding the western gunfighter persona belonged to public domain folklore. This followed a falling out between Sergio Leone and the producers.

Question 3

Which massive set built in Spain was reused in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

Accepted Answer

The town of El Paso, designed by Carlo Simi in Almería, Spain, was Sergio Leone's biggest set at the time. It was reused in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and still stands today as 'Mini Hollywood.'

Question 4

How did Gian Maria Volontè deliver his English lines despite not speaking the language?

Accepted Answer

Gian Maria Volontè performed his lines in English with a translator telling him everything word-for-word. His voice was dubbed by Bernie Grant in the English version, not heard directly.

Question 5

What was Sergio Leone's philosophy about props like the carillon in this film?

Accepted Answer

Sergio Leone personally chose every prop, including the carillon. When told nobody would notice details, he said, 'We are making cinema, not circus. They see everything.'

For a Few Dollars More

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