The Man With No Name enters the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among the three Rojo brothers and sheriff John Baxter. When a regiment of Mexican soldiers bearing gold intended to pay for new weapons is waylaid by the Rojo brothers, the stranger inserts himself into the middle of the long-simmering battle, selling false information to both sides for his own benefit.
Filming locations FAQ
Where was A Fistful of Dollars filmed?
A Fistful of Dollars has 5 confirmed filming locations in Los Albaricoques, Almería, La Torta, and Tabernas. Confirmed pins include Cortijo El Sotillo, Las Amoladeras Dunes, and more. Use the map and location list on this page for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Which cities was A Fistful of Dollars filmed in?
A Fistful of Dollars was filmed in Los Albaricoques, Almería, La Torta, and Tabernas.
Which real places stand in for locations in A Fistful of Dollars?
Cortijo El Sotillo, Los Albaricoques, and Oasys MiniHollywood stood in as San Miguel. Las Amoladeras Dunes stood in as Mexico border.
Can you visit these filming locations?
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