Sergio Leone’s Western Epic Influenced Quentin Tarantino in Every Shape and Form—Now It’s Leaving Free Streaming
A landmark collaboration
The classic helped shape later generations of directors. Tarantino, a longtime admirer of spaghetti Westerns, has paid tribute to it in several of his films.
Tarantino’s lasting influence
In a foreword to a book about the film’s making, Tarantino described it as the movie that led him to consider filmmaking. He said it showed him how a director could guide a movie through the camera. Tarantino also said the film affected his own work “in every way, shape and form.” His most recent release as a director takes its title from the classic.
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The film is currently streaming for free in the United States, though its availability is limited. It is set to mark its 60th anniversary in 2028. The article identifies the movie as a key influence on Tarantino, but does not name it directly.
Key points
- The 1968 film was made by Sergio Leone, Dario Argento and Bernardo Bertolucci.
- Quentin Tarantino has described the film as a major influence on his filmmaking.
- The classic is streaming for free in the United States for a limited time.
- The film will turn 60 years old in 2028.