---
title: "For a Few Dollars More"
year: 1965
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/for-a-few-dollars-more-1965"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 938
imdb_id: "tt0059578"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 4524
content_rating: "R"
---

# For a Few Dollars More (1965) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/for-a-few-dollars-more-1965

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"For a Few Dollars More" is a western film released in 1965. The movie follows two bounty hunters as they pursue their target. The bounty hunter's quarry is a bandit who has a large bounty on his head. This bandit is described as brutal and sadistic. He is also referred to as El Indio. The two bounty hunters are in pursuit of El Indio, driven by the significant reward associated with capturing or killing him. The film's plot revolves around the actions and motivations of these characters as they hunt down their target. The movie's setting and tone are consistent with the western genre, which often features themes of law and order, violence, and the American frontier. The film's narrative is centered around the cat-and-mouse game between the two bounty hunters and El Indio, with the outcome uncertain until the conclusion.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two relentless bounty hunters chase the ruthless bandit El Indio across a barren frontier."

### Why Watch
- Sergio Leone's iconic direction
- Clint Eastwood's charismatic antihero performance
- Memorable dueling gunplay

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent and bleak tone may not suit all viewers
- Runtime exceeds two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film features graphic violence and a gritty atmosphere, making it best for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, stylized, spaghetti-western, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sergio Leone
- **Networks / Studios**: PEA, Constantin Film, Arturo González PC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Clint Eastwood** as *Manco*
- **Lee Van Cleef** as *Col. Douglas Mortimer*
- **Gian Maria Volonté** as *El Indio*
- **Mara Krupp** as *Mary*
- **Luigi Pistilli** as *Groggy, Member of Indio's Gang*
- **Klaus Kinski** as *Juan Wild - The Hunchback*
- **Luis Rodríguez** as *Manuel, Member of Indio's Gang*
- **Benito Stefanelli** as *Luke 'Hughie'*
- **Panos Papadopulos** as *Sancho Perez, Member of Indio's Gang*
- **Aldo Sambrell** as *Cuchillo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a 1965 Italian spaghetti Western.

### Q: Who directed For a Few Dollars More?
The film was directed by Sergio Leone.

### Q: Which actor leads the cast?
Clint Eastwood stars as one of the bounty hunters.

### Q: What is the central premise of the story?
Two bounty hunters pursue the brutal bandit El Indio, who carries a large bounty.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 2 hours and 12 minutes.

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