One of the missing scenes deleted from the release of
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) was during the desert crossing where
Tuco forces Blondie to march on foot while he rides behind on his horse in
relative comfort using a parasol to shade himself from the burning desert sun.
Blondie is now seen in the distance. His steps are heavy
and sluggish. The heat has worn Blondie down. Nevertheless, he seems to have
noticed that Tuco has fallen into a light sleep under his parasol. Blondie
looks around as if he is searching for something. About 10 feet in front of him
is a white, gnawed animal skeleton. Blondie’s eyes appear to be hypnotized by
this sight. He staggers towards the skeleton. Close-up: Blondie’s hand appears
in the frame and he grasps a club-like bone. The camera zooms to Tuco, who
suddenly turns, grabs his revolver and fires a shot. The bone flies out of
Blondie’s hand and Tuco threatens him saying, “Don’t try that again. Now, get
going!” Blondie sets off again on his endless trek across the burning desert
sand.
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