Epicka opowieść Sergio Leone dziś uważana jest za jedno z najważniejszych dzieł w historii kinematografii, choć w czasach, kiedy film wchodził do kin uznawany był za najgorszy film roku.

As young boys, they took the oath,
that they will share their money together,
your girlfriends and your fate.
As adults, they shared a common dream of gaining power and a great fortune.
They created an empire based on greed, cruelty and betrayal,, and their dreams were lost to a great mystery"