Ennio Morricone

• Born in Italy
• Best known for association with Italian director Sergio Leone and the “spaghetti western”.
  • Filmed in deserts of Spain, starring both American and Spanish actors.
  • Actors speak in their native language, dubbed later.
  • Unattractive actors; a revision of the Old West genre.
• Over 400 films credit with a wide range of music styles.
• The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966)
  • Use of sound effects, voices, and electric guitars.