Style
- Wide Image Format (Techniscope)
- Great Depth of field.
- Extreme close-ups (staging of duels), often on face of hero, alternating with wide views.
- Expanded time: extended staging of duels, close observation of details, sparse dialogue.
- Important role of music (composed by Ennio Morricone).
- Moments of calm in conversations; enhanced sound effects.
- Very violent scenes, often using slow-motion effects.
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