Continuity mistake: When Blondie abandons Tuco in the desert, watch the rope around Tuco's neck. It changes between shots, sometimes over his left shoulder, and sometimes hanging down in front of him. It is not due to the camera angle.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
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Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef
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Chosen answer: Tuco knew he had a better chance at survival (and the gold) by playing along with Blondie and keeping his balance on the cross, hoping Blondie does not miss the rope when he shoots. This final, deadly game was preferable to being shot outright by Blondie and dying a poor man.
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Tuco had no idea that Blondie's intention was to shoot the rope and let him live.