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Unforgiven (1992) Screenplay

"Unforgiven": Read The Screenplay By David Webb Peoples

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Selected as one of the greatest screenplays ever written.

The "Unforgiven" script is ranked 30th on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

Selected as one of the greatest American films ever made.

Despite not winning Best Screenplay, "Unforgiven" did win four Academy Awards in 1993. Plus, the movie was voted as one of the 100 greatest American films ever made (#30 as of 2025). Be sure to check in with the American Film Institute to find out what other films made the list.

Take a look at the "Unforgiven" logline.

Image of the 1992 movie poster 'Unforgiven', representing the screenplay.

Retired Old West gunslinger Will Munny reluctantly takes on one last job to avenge an injustice with the help of his old partner and a newer outlaw known simply as The Schofield Kid. Warner Bros.

"Unforgiven" Screenplay Details.

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Type ...
FYC
Version ... Shooting ScriptRevised
Date ... 08.26.1991
Pages ... 130
Genres ... DramaWestern
Screenplay ... David Webb Peoples
IMDb ID ... 0105695

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