The 'Once Upon a Time' trilogy consists of Once Upon a Time in the West, Duck You, Sucker!, and Once Upon a Time in America. The 'Dollars' trilogy consists of A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I was wondering if the movies within their respective trilogy are connected at all.
You got the trilogies right.
The movies are not connected by story/plot or characters, even though the Dollars trilogy revolves around the Man with no Name (played by Clint Eastwood). However, there is no palpable connection within the story arc (or even hint, for that matter) that would suggest so. A lot of people consider him the same character, however, it is more appropriate to say he's the same type of character.
The following trilogy was intended as a thematically concept connecting some of the pivotal periods in the ''growing up'' of the America(s): the final conquering of the Old (Wild) West, Latin American revolutions and turmoils, and finally the formation of the urban type of organized crime and its deep interconnection with various federal organs and bodies (i.e. the Jewish Mafia).
Whether that might mean having the same characters, taking place in the same universe, or just continuing the previous movie in any way, shape, or form. If the movies within their respective trilogy are connected, which ones and how? (without spoiling please)
Aside from (perhaps) TMWNN character, there are not other connections between the various characters and story arcs of the movies.
Also, how important is it to watch the movies in order, and if so what order just to be sure?
It is not important at all.
''Don't think, feel.''
Leone is one of those prolific directors I haven't had the chance to watch any movies from their filmography. So I thought before I dove into his world I would make myself a little knowledgeable when it comes to approaching his work. I hope this post made sense and didn't sound like a bunch of nonsense. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated!
You're on the start of a great journey, that's for sure.
And yes - welcome.
