Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
When you think of the great movie showdowns, Charles Bronson's unnamed gunfighter and Henry Fonda's villainous Frank is up there in a top three position, but in this classic western from Sergio Leone it's not actually the best on offer here.
No. That award goes to Jack Elam and the fly. Part of a fifteen minute opening scene that's a masterclass in acting, directing and sound design.
Sadly what could have been the greatest movie showdown of all time. Full stop. Jason Robards' Cheyenne gunning down a whole train of gunfighter outlaws happens off screen.
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