Clint Eastwood stars in this iconic Spaghetti Western. When The Man with No Name enters a Mexican village in the midst of a power struggle, he spies an opportunity to create his own havoc and make ‘a fistful of dollars’.
What takes place at the scene: Whilst there are many memorable moments throughout A Fistful of Dollars, it’s the final duel between The Man with No Name and his rivals that makes this film so enjoyable and the iconic scenery unforgettable.
People who starred: Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch, Gian Maria Volontè
Year of release in UK: 1967
Insider blogger tips to Gran Canaria
Fun Fact
Despite recorded highs of 28°C, thanks to ocean breezes and trade winds, Gran Canaria is always at a comfortable temperature, which explains why it is described as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’.
Located in the South East region of Gran Canaria, near San Agustin is the replica Wild West town of Sioux City Park. The park was built in 1972, following the fame of Fistful of Dollars and has regular saloon shows and themed activities that you can watch and participate in.