The Art of the Title Sequence

Apr 10, 2008

Once Upon a Time in the West

One of the longest titles sequence ever, clocking in at a hefty 10 minutes. A masterpiece of composition and editing.

DETAILS
  • Italy | USA
  • 1968
  • Color
  • 2.35:1
  • English
  • Available on DVD


Category: Film, News

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  • http://www.sfaustina.com sfaustina

    For real 10 minutes! but still worth every minute. The different rolling in titles are great. The fly is the topper though!

  • http://middleburycommunitytv.org Dick Thodal

    Great pick Ian. I saw this movie as C’era una volta il west in Italy in ’68. One of my all time favorites. Glad to hear you’re back in town.

  • Erin

    Once Upon a Time in the West is one of the greatest films. I love everything about this movie. It is stunning visually and the music is so wonderful, but then again, how can you go wrong with Ennio Morricone?

  • The Contrast

    Love the site and this is my favourite title sequence – just noticed the gag of having the word ‘Delays’ written on the board at the station, perfect for a scene/film/director, that builds so much through delaying the action as long as possible, time and again.

  • Tarkovsky

    My favourite opening sequence ever…”you brought two too many.”

  • aaron

    How come the name of the film is never shown? I can’t seem to find any info on that…

    • http://mikedurrett.com Mike Durrett

      The title of the film is shown prominently at the end of the movie. Its placement there strikes me as visual narration.

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  • JRD

    Came to this site after seeing IFC’s top 50 tilte sequences. Once Upon a Time came in at 33. Hmm. This sequence is brilliant and the movie (and score) are among the best ever.

  • Rwelsh_legal

    IFC???? Need you say more? Is there really 33 title sequences better than this? Forgetting that it in my opinion is a Masterwork unto itself, the nearly 3 hours which follows is a testament to the Greatness of Leone’s cinema. I have watched The Searchers no less than half a dozen times and is am convinced now as I was the 1st time I saw it, Once Upon a Time in the West is the Greatest western ever made and in my opinion, stands honorably with the Greatest films of all time.

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