Spaghetti Westerns are Western films shot in Europe. Spaghetti Westerns are also known as Italian Westerns or, in Japan, Macaroni Westerns. Spaghetti Westerns emerged as a genre following the films known as European Westerns. They generally emerge through the production efforts of many European countries. Compared to Hollywood Westerns, Spaghetti Westerns are detached from culture and myth. The characters act in an amoral manner. This leads to harsher storylines and imagery compared to Hollywood Westerns. Sergio Leone is among the leading directors who shaped the genre from start to finish. In particular, the box office success following the film *A Fistful of Dollars* served as a key motivator for the production of many Spaghetti Westerns.