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1992 · 130 min · R

Unforgiven

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Western

Unforgiven (1992) is a Western film, directed by Clint Eastwood set in Japan during the 1800s, in winter. It runs 130 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of redemption, revenge, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Lennie Niehaus
Cinematography
Jack N. Green
Cast
Clint EastwoodGene HackmanMorgan FreemanJaimz WoolvettRichard HarrisSaul RubinekFrances FisherAnna Thomson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
When
Season

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
RedemptionRevengeGrief & Loss
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction
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