The Big Picture
- Lee Van Cleef is the most under-appreciated and overlooked regular of the Western genre, with his hawkish eyes and intimidating demeanor making him an effortless antagonist.
- Van Cleef's talents go beyond playing villains, as he proves himself to be a skillful actor in his few starring roles where he brings complexity and depth to his characters.
- Van Cleef consistently out-acts his co-stars, stealing the scene and proving that he deserves to be mentioned among the most crucial actors in Western film history.