On this day, May 16, 1905, Henry Fonda was born.

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He was born the day after Joseph Cotten was born.

This clip is from what I sometimes think is the best movie ever made. When Henry Fonda was asked, of all the roles he had played, what was his favorite, he said this one.

The version that's on TV is awful. It was converted to digital early on and thus at a low rate. Someone should reconvert it using current technology.

Once Upon a Time in the West - The Massacre of McBain Family

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"Now that you've called me by name..."
Sick scene from the western movie "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) directed by Sergio Leone. Music: Man with the Harmonica
Starring:
Henry Fonda as "Frank"
Frank Wolff as "Brett McBain"
Enzo Santaniello as "Timmy McBain"
Simonetta Santaniello as "Maureen McBain"

Wed May 15, 2024: On this day, May 15, 1905, actor Joseph Cotten was born.

Tue May 16, 2023: On this day, May 16, 1905, Henry Fonda was born.

Mon May 15, 2023: On this day, May 15, 1905, actor Joseph Cotten was born.

Thu May 16, 2019: Today's birthday boys: Robert Fripp (1946), Liberace (1919), and Henry Fonda (1905)

Wed May 16, 2018: Today's birthday boys: Robert Fripp (1946), Liberace (1919), and Henry Fonda (1905)

[AltairIV]

1. Agreed!

I saw this when it was first released in theaters before it was pulled and cut to ribbons. My jaw was on the floor after the opening credits alone, I still remember thinking Jack Elam was going to shoot that damn fly!

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2. Mr. Roberts.

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3. I appreciate that film more with every viewing

The director (Segrio Leone) is somehow able to make the slow pacing work so well and I think the music by Ennio Morricone helps make this a masterpiece. Most directors would have made a shorter film. Plus, I still have a crush on Claudia Cardinale.