Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Western film 'A Fistful of Dollars' was released, marking the beginning of the Dollars Trilogy and significantly influencing the Western genre.
Principal photography for 'A Fistful of Dollars' commenced, primarily filmed in the Tabernas Desert of Spain, known for its desert landscapes suited to Westerns.
Clint Eastwood was cast as the lead character, 'The Man with No Name', establishing his career as a major star in Western films.
A mysterious stranger (The Man with No Name) arrives at the small town of San Miguel, a place dominated by two rival families.
The Stranger manipulates both the Rojo and Baxter families, playing them against each other for his own advantage.
The Stranger kills a hired gun to protect Ramon Rojo, gaining his trust and entering the family's midst.
The rival Baxter family attempts to kill The Stranger by ambush, but he survives and uses the incident to escalate the conflict.
Using clever tactics, The Stranger continues to pit the two families against each other, increasing chaos and violence.
The Baxter family kills the innkeeper and his family, causing further turmoil and giving The Stranger a reason to intervene more decisively.
In the final confrontation, The Stranger kills Ramon Rojo, effectively ending one family's control over San Miguel.
After settling the scores, The Man with No Name rides away from San Miguel, leaving the town to rebuild after the violent feud.
