Do you find yourself at sea, when deciding for your next western-drama film? Well, your dilemma ends here, as in this article I am going to present you with Unforgiven- a western drama, and also let you in on where was Unforgiven filmed.
It would be an absolute understatement, to say Unforgiven is a good movie. It was critically acclaimed worldwide upon its release in 1992 having won 4 Academy Awards and BAFTA awards out of many such accolades.
The movies’ storyline revolves around an ex outlaw, BIll Munny who is summoned to provide justice to the downstricken prostitute in Wyoming’s little town – Big Whiskey in the 1880’s, who is shown to be ill treated by the keeper of the law. Upon learning about the matter, Bill summons his ex crew member and henchman Ned Logan and head out to seek eye for an eye.
WIll the outlaws be able to bring justice? Or will they be killed while on their mission to establish fair play? To find the answers you’d have to watch Unforgiven, or keep reading this article where was Unforgiven filmed. For now, let’s take a look into the plot of the movie and see if we can catch any outlaws on the run!
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Plot Of The Movie Unforgiven | What’s it about
The film Unforgiven is shown to be set in the wild west desert of Wyoming, in a town known as Big Whiskey. The opening scenes of the movie portrays a heinous crime being committed against Delilah FItzgerald – a prostitute, where her body is left disfigured.
The other sex workers of the same brothel gather in search for justice but to their dismay, they are turned down by the local sheriff Little Big Dagget. However, the group decides to float a bounty to anyone, who will succeed in bringing the murderers of Delilah to their knees.
Learning about the events that had unfurled and the rewards that are posted for it, an ex bandit (Bill Munny) comes to Big Whiskey town, to finish his last mission and collect the bounty. Although a similar bandit like Munny (English Bob) arrives at the town as well looking for the reward.
Full fledged drama and action unfolds as these two groups fight each other through thrilling gun battles and strategies, while also being pursued by the sheriff. The thrilling sequence of action and the face-offs are well shot, with placement of apt dialogues to add on the mood of the scene. The cast display their acting skills and pedigree on the screen making the characters more lively, which involves the audience to enjoy it even more!
You can see Clint Eastwood as Bill Munny playing the central character of the film, as interestingly enough he was the director of the film at the same time. Other famous actors such as Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris, Anna Thomson, and Gene Hackman can be seen playing supporting roles in the movie, making the star cast of the film power packed.
The story is well paced as the events do not seem to overlap and the story progresses naturally without making the next scene too obvious. This particular anticipation of what is going to happen next and whether the outlaws finally be able to get hold of the murderers, will reel you right in and the 2 hour long intense action drama is going to stupefy you.
The setting of the movie itself adds on to the total viewership experience of the audience, as is for most of the films in western-drama genre. But Clint Eastwood and his production team hand pick certain locations in the film that definitely sets the Unforgiven class apart, not only in terms of acting, storyline and screenplay. But in terms of the filming location as well, serving to provide an extra layer to directors craft!
Now that we have discussed the plot briefly and got an idea as to what the film Unforgiven is about, let me quickly go ahead and acquaint you with the locations in which actual filming of the movie took place in real life. And see if you can visit them as well!
Where Was Unforgiven Filmed? Wild Wild West!
Generally speaking, the first thing that pops up in our head when thinking of “Wild West” are gun duels, salons infested with outlaws, a wooden windmill placed at the middle of the town and of course the desert and canyons in the background, making the place dreadful and gruesome yet alluring at the same time.
Clint Eastwood and his production team did not sway from this idea either, they stuck to it but somehow made the location and the setting appear in such a way that does not look cliched at all, in fact on the contrary is way more distinct than its predecessors.
Check out other Clint Eastwood Movies here as well. Let’s go ahead and find out where was Unforgiven filmed.
Alberta, Canada
Even though in the movie Unforgiven, the director showcases the story taking place in America, the majority of the filming was completed in the Canadian province of Alberta and regions around it.
Alberta, being home to large mountains, deserts and prairies was chosen by the production team as an ideal location for the film, as it completely coincided with the setting they wanted to portray on screen, right from the opening sequence.
DOP – Jack Green began shooting for Unforgiven in August 1991 and had finished it by early November 1991. Throughout this span not only Alberta but other regions of the surrounding locations were also filmed. Let’s find those locations!
Locations Near Alberta
Other regions such as Longview, Calgary, High River, Brooks, and DrumHeller were also seen to be used in the film for shooting other middle sequences in the film. And these areas being located near the main filming location was comparatively easier for the production to scout and choose. The only location chosen for filming in America was done in The RedHills Ranch, of the Sonoran desert in California.
Final Words
Ok, so after coming across the plot and the filming location of Unforgiven, I hope you will watch this critically acclaimed movie and enjoy it. But you can also checkout other article about Oscar winning documentaries that are equally enjoyable as well. Until then, stay safe and do visit Viebly, peace out!
