Back in the West (1968) is probably the most classic western in the world, although it actually belongs to the subgenre of so-called spaghetti westerns, ie films about the Wild West made by Italian productions in Europe. One of the main roles in Sergio Leone’s film was played by the enchanting beauty Claudia Cardinale, nicknamed CC, who celebrated her 83rd birthday this year. You can watch the film tonight on ČT2.
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In the legendary western director Sergio Leone and composer Ennio Morrico’s story of revenge becomes an epic contemplation of the Wild West’s past. In order to gain ground for the main move, the lame railway baron Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti) hires assassins led by the sadistic Frank (Henry Fonda), who assassinates landowner Brett McBain (Frank Wolff) and his entire family.
Shortly afterwards, however, McBain’s newlywed Jill (Claudia Cardinale) arrives unexpectedly and inherits the land. Desperate Cheyenne (Jason Robards) and the mysterious outlaw Harmonika (Charles Bronson) decide to take Jill under their wing and thwart Frank’s plans to obtain her legacy…
Beauty with a sad fate
Claudia Cardinale was one of the sex symbols of her time. Her beautiful curves, hoarse voice, brown skin, and long, brown hair attracted tremendous attention. Time cannot stop, But Cardinale still has a big spark and incredible charisma in his eye. Even though she had to endure …
It was the men’s insane attention that was fatal to her. After several years, she admitted that she was raped at the age of seventeen by a Frenchman working for the Air Force. She never revealed his name, of course involuntary intercourse affected her whole life – the young beauty became pregnant. She wrote about her horrible experience in her biography Já Claudia, ty, Claudie.
Unrecognized child
Her beauty was noticed at the Venice Film Festival by producer Frank Cristaldi, who took on the pregnant actress and took on the role of protector, wrote the website irishtimes.com. But he set harsh conditions. Cardinale had to pregnancy wearing a tightening corset, then secretly gave birth in London, she left Patrick’s son with her parents in Tunisia and pretended to be her brother. In addition, she was not allowed to gain a blanket, have her hair cut or change her image.
However, Claudia didn’t seem to mind Frank’s behavior, so she married him. The marriage lasted a long nine years. Her second husband was director Paqual Squitier, who died a few years ago. They had a daughter, Claudia.
This year the beauty celebrated her 83rd birthday and we must admit that she still looks great. Despite a few wrinkles, the passionate smoker and opponent of plastic surgery did not lose her charm. “I am an opponent of plastic surgery. The most important thing is energy and the fact that a person works. This is definitely a crucial moment,” she said in 2012. Super.cz Cardinal.
In the gallery, see how time went with an Italian woman loved by men all over the world.
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