description Unforgiven Overview
Unforgiven is a 1992 Western directed by Clint Eastwood. The story centers on William Munny, a retired gunslinger returning to his farm who reluctantly accepts a bounty. Featuring performances from Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, and Richard Harris, the film revisits themes of violence and redemption in the American West.
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info Unforgiven Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1992 |
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Which awards did Clint Eastwood's film Unforgiven win at the Academy Awards?
*Unforgiven* was a massive critical success, winning four Oscars at the 65th Academy Awards in 1993. Most notably, it took home the awards for Best Picture and Best Director, revitalizing Eastwood's prestige in Hollywood.
Who plays the brutal sheriff Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven?
The ruthless sheriff of Big Whiskey, Little Bill Daggett, is played by veteran actor Gene Hackman. Hackman's terrifying performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.
What is the central plot of Unforgiven?
Set in 1880 Wyoming, the plot centers around William Munny, an aging, reformed outlaw and pig farmer who takes on one last bounty job to support his children. He teams up with his old partner Ned Logan, played by Morgan Freeman, to hunt down two cowboys who attacked a sex worker.
When was Unforgiven released in theaters?
The Western epic was distributed by Warner Bros. and officially released in United States theaters in August 1992. Its release marked a triumphant return to the Western genre for Eastwood, who had not directed or starred in one since *Pale Rider* in 1985.
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