When production for “Duck, You Sucker!” a.k.a. “A Fistful of Dynamite” began, Italian cinema legend Sergio Leone intended to make this a deconstruction of his otherwise romanticizing movies about the American west. He also saw someone different in the director’s chair than himself. During problems while shooting, his colleagues Peter Bogdanovich and Sam Peckinpah jumped off. Finding the right cast was also not as simple; For the role of “John Mallory” it was Leone’s wish to get Jason Robards (known as “Cheyenne” from “Once Upon A Time In The West”) but the studio wanted a bigger name. The search went on from Clint Eastwood over George Lazenby until Leone got stuck with James Coburn, who he had already in mind for past projects. The role of the counterpart, Juan Miranda was (if you know the movie you will agree) obviously written for Eli Wallach, who nailed the performance as “Tuco” in “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly” once before. However, Wallach was unable to play the part, as he was on filming another movie. When Leone literally begged him - he agreed. Unfortunately, the studio was insisting on Rod Steiger and was off to boycott the picture until he was taken. So, when filming finally began it has already been a nightmare. Now, in the eyes of the director Steiger’s performance was more than unsatisfying, which caused much tension all the time between both artists. However, in the end Leone was happy with the result and Steiger was praising the director’s skills. The movie deservingly became a success afterwards, earning appreciation around the globe but all it took to get there was too much for the director, so that he would take a brake from active filming for over ten years until his last cinematic stroke of genius would raise in form of “Oce Upon A Time In America” (1984). Also responsible for the films original success and appreciation today is the music by longtime Leone-collaborator Ennio Morricone, who, as always finds wonderful ways to tell a story musically with grand themes and skillful use of the orchestra.
Originally it was intended to showcase the actual film recordings here but it wasn’t possible, as both film versions and alternate takes were mixed up on their initial release (Cinevox CDMDF612) and nobody could tell what is actually used in the movie and what is an alternate take. Unfortunately, not even the CD’s original producer could discover his original papers to clear things up. I also hope you will forgive me not watching the movie again while comparing the released tracks with it. So, it was then decided to just make use of the album recordings, which are by far not a downgrade. Enjoy!
V19022021. Para mi: Del Maestro Ennio Morricone su Mejor Score fue The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: sus mejores cuatro Soundtracks: The Trio. The Ecstasy Of Gold. The Story Of A Soldier. Intro.
If you are still looking for more Morricone to do, then you should look up Best Foreign Language Film Winner: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto). Inventive soundtrack from him. I don't know what label put it out but there is a 65 minute album out there (I know because it's in Apple Music).
When production for “Duck, You Sucker!” a.k.a. “A Fistful of Dynamite” began, Italian cinema legend Sergio Leone intended to make this a deconstruction of his otherwise romanticizing movies about the American west. He also saw someone different in the director’s chair than himself. During problems while shooting, his colleagues Peter Bogdanovich and Sam Peckinpah jumped off. Finding the right cast was also not as simple; For the role of “John Mallory” it was Leone’s wish to get Jason Robards (known as “Cheyenne” from “Once Upon A Time In The West”) but the studio wanted a bigger name. The search went on from Clint Eastwood over George Lazenby until Leone got stuck with James Coburn, who he had already in mind for past projects. The role of the counterpart, Juan Miranda was (if you know the movie you will agree) obviously written for Eli Wallach, who nailed the performance as “Tuco” in “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly” once before. However, Wallach was unable to play the part, as he was on filming another movie. When Leone literally begged him - he agreed. Unfortunately, the studio was insisting on Rod Steiger and was off to boycott the picture until he was taken. So, when filming finally began it has already been a nightmare. Now, in the eyes of the director Steiger’s performance was more than unsatisfying, which caused much tension all the time between both artists.
However, in the end Leone was happy with the result and Steiger was praising the director’s skills. The movie deservingly became a success afterwards, earning appreciation around the globe but all it took to get there was too much for the director, so that he would take a brake from active filming for over ten years until his last cinematic stroke of genius would raise in form of “Oce Upon A Time In America” (1984).
Also responsible for the films original success and appreciation today is the music by longtime Leone-collaborator Ennio Morricone, who, as always finds wonderful ways to tell a story musically with grand themes and skillful use of the orchestra.
Originally it was intended to showcase the actual film recordings here but it wasn’t possible, as both film versions and alternate takes were mixed up on their initial release (Cinevox CDMDF612) and nobody could tell what is actually used in the movie and what is an alternate take. Unfortunately, not even the CD’s original producer could discover his original papers to clear things up. I also hope you will forgive me not watching the movie again while comparing the released tracks with it. So, it was then decided to just make use of the album recordings, which are by far not a downgrade. Enjoy!
Music in paradise.
Might be my favourite Leone film, and one of Morricone's most under-rated OSTs. Giu La Testa is such a fantastic piece of filmmaking. Great work Fred!
A Gooner and a Sergio leone fan, wish we could meet in real life
@@paddyechlin1233 I'm sure there's more of us around the globe :)
"Where there's revolution, there's confusion."
R.I.P. Ennio Morricone.
Ennio Morricone's music is magic.
I love this movie
LOVE THIS SOUNDTRACK !!!! 👍💞
Bel colpo Fred!
Ennio Morricone inarrivabile e soprannaturale!💥👍🏼
The scene in the pub was brilliant.
On of my favorite westerns ever thank freddy for this magnificent piece of music
Muchisimas gracias por la musica me gusta mucho gracias ha ti tambien
V19022021. Maestro Ennio Morricone vivira inmortal en su Música.
V19022021. Para mi: Del Maestro Ennio Morricone su Mejor Score fue The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: sus mejores cuatro Soundtracks: The Trio. The Ecstasy Of Gold. The Story Of A Soldier. Intro.
Timeless! I love it!
V19022021. Maestro Ennio Morricone fue y será el Mejor Compositor de Italia, y Música Western.
Just watched this yesterday
Lovely!
Sergio Leone’s most underrated work in my opinion.
Epic film
Cosa
sii può dire di questo film il massimo della cinematografia italiana - da premio oscar
Love it!
My best maestro
V19022021. Descanse en Paz Gran Compositor: Maestro Ennio Morricone.
Musica immortale
È un film che non va perso - è d'obbligo vederlo
𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮.
''Dopo L'Esplosione'' may be my favorite Morricone track, if forced to pick one.
Wonderful isn't it.
If you are still looking for more Morricone to do, then you should look up Best Foreign Language Film Winner: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto). Inventive soundtrack from him. I don't know what label put it out but there is a 65 minute album out there (I know because it's in Apple Music).
😭😭😭
Hello Fred , any chance " The Professionals " 1966 OST might be on tap anytime soon ? Just asking , Thank you Fred
Class Is Permanent!❤