The Showdown

Analyze the film techniques Sergio Leone uses in the final shootout among Blondie, Tuco and Angel Eyes. Think of the camera angles, music, and camera movement especially. How does he reinvent this typical Western device?

quick cuts from person to person
pan
extreme close ups on faces, hands, eyes
wide angle shot
long shot
medium shot
birds cawing
tense music- bells, flamenco clappers, drums, cymbal