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Unforgiven

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When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman), who doesn't allow vigilantism in his town. Two groups of gunfighters, one led by aging former bandit William Munny (Clint Eastwood), the other by the florid English Bob (Richard Harris), come to collect the reward, clashing with each other and the sheriff.
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As both director and star, Clint Eastwood strips away decades of Hollywood varnish applied to the Wild West, and emerges with a series of harshly eloquent statements about the nature of violence.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jul 12, 2024
5/5
A better modern western has yet to be made. Go to Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail Dec 7, 2022
It is arguably his [Eastwood] finest achievement, it is certainly his apex as an actor. Go to Full Review Christopher Frayling Sight & Sound Feb 6, 2020
[Eastwood's] best Western -- the most distinguised film he has appeared in and directed -- since The Outlaw Josey Wales. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 5, 2025
4/4
This unflinching drama definitively strips the West of its idealized romanticism and presents it as a savage hellhole in which there are no clear-cut heroes or villains, only morally ambiguous survivalists. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Nov 18, 2023
... it finally made official what critics and fans had slowly come to realize over the last decade: Clint Eastwood—legendary as both the iconic western drifter with no name and Dirty Harry—was one of America’s best directors. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily Jun 14, 2023
David Webb Peoples’ screenplay skillfully balances the seasoned perspective on the ramifications of violence with the compelling journey of a young gunslinger determined to make a name for himself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kaleb Mar 22, 2026 Shoutout to the GOAT See more MoviesRock Mar 22, 2026 Such a classic by Clint, Morgan, and Gene. See more larry Nov 17, 2021 Very well made movie. Had the feeling of being in the film the entire time. Engaging story. See more Ervin Nov 13, 2021 Greatest western movie ever See more Jacob W @RT17896586 6 days ago Up until this point the western was old and outdated. CE a veteran to this style of film always knows the right time with things. With this film this was the right time. The story is simple and the cast are just perfect with gene Hackman winning an Oscar for his supporting role along with the film winning best film and best director. Proving that CE is a master of his trade. Still a great film even now. Masterpiece. See more Bruce W @MovieBuff95 Oct 8, 2026 For those wanting more from a genre that was carbon copied into a cliché, this film reinvented the 'Western'. With it's message, storytelling & perfect blend of characters it is not only the absolute BEST Western of all time but one of the top ten Best films ever made. p.s.: Eastwood deserved a 'Best Actor' statue for this performance. See more Read all reviews
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Clint Eastwood

Director

Clint Eastwood

William 'Bill' Munny

Gene Hackman

Little Bill Daggett

Morgan Freeman

Ned Logan

Richard Harris

English Bob

Jaimz Woolvett

The Schofield Kid

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Synopsis When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman), who doesn't allow vigilantism in his town. Two groups of gunfighters, one led by aging former bandit William Munny (Clint Eastwood), the other by the florid English Bob (Richard Harris), come to collect the reward, clashing with each other and the sheriff.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Clint Eastwood
Screenwriter
David Webb Peoples
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Malpaso Company, Warner Brothers
Rating
R
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 7, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$100.0M
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Surround
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