Happy Birthday: Sergio Leone (1929–1989)

Sergio Leone (1929–1989)

Born: January 3, 1929 in Rome, Lazio, Italy
Died: April 30, 1989 (age 60) in Rome, Lazio, Italy

[on Henry Fonda] I have never known an actor with such craft, with such professional seriousness; such a pleasant man, full of humor, so reserved and so keenly quick-witted.

[on Lee Van Cleef] His glance makes holes in the screen.

In my childhood, America was like a religion. Then, real-life Americans abruptly entered my life – in jeeps – and upset all my dreams. I found them very energetic, but also very deceptive. They were no longer the Americans of the West. They were soldiers like any others…materialists, possessive, keen on pleasures and earthly goods.

[on Clint Eastwood] As an actor, he has two expressions: with and without the hat.

A Fistful of Dollars 1964 dir. Leone Starring Clint Eastwood Marianne Koch

For a Few Dollars More 1965 dir…