spaghetti western
US /spəˈɡet.i ˈwes.tərn/
UK /spəˈɡet.i ˈwes.tərn/
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a type of Western film made in Europe, typically by an Italian director, characterized by its low budget, stylized violence, and often morally ambiguous characters
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Clint Eastwood became famous for his roles in spaghetti westerns.
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Many classic spaghetti westerns were directed by Sergio Leone.