“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) is a Spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Leone. The film follows three characters, each representing different moral qualities, as they compete to find a hidden treasure of Confederate gold.
- Blondie (The Good) (Clint Eastwood) is a bounty hunter who teams up with Tuco (The Ugly) (Eli Wallach), a bandit, for mutual benefit. After a series of betrayals, Tuco seeks revenge on Blondie, but they ultimately form an uneasy partnership.
- Angel Eyes (The Bad) (Lee Van Cleef) is a ruthless bounty hunter also seeking the gold. He tracks down Tuco and Blondie, setting up a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
The three men race to find the gold, with each character using trickery and manipulation to outsmart the others. The film culminates in a famous final showdown in a graveyard, where Blondie and Tuco outsmart Angel Eyes, and the treasure is revealed. The film explores themes of greed, survival, and moral ambiguity.