Question 1

Who did Clint Eastwood dedicate 'Unforgiven' to, and how is it shown in the credits?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood dedicated the film to directors and mentors Sergio Leone and Don Siegel. The final screen credit reads, 'Dedicated to Sergio and Don.'

Question 2

What happened to Clint Eastwood's mother during filming, and how did he make it up to her?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood's mother Ruth Wood filmed a scene as an extra that was cut. He apologized, then brought her to the Academy Awards and thanked her prominently in his acceptance speech.

Question 3

How long did the script for 'Unforgiven' circulate before production, and who initially rejected it?

Accepted Answer

The script floated around Hollywood for almost 20 years. Gene Hackman read and rejected it, only to be later convinced by Clint Eastwood to play a role.

Question 4

What unexpected weather occurred during the filming near Calgary, and how was most rain created?

Accepted Answer

Shot near Calgary, Canada, which was experiencing unusually dry weather. Most of the rain was created on-site. The snow that falls when William Munny is recovering was unexpected and unscripted.

Question 5

Who wrote the main theme music for 'Unforgiven' despite the score being arranged by someone else?

Accepted Answer

Although the score was arranged by Lennie Niehaus, the main theme was written by Clint Eastwood.

Question 6

Which two legendary directors did Clint Eastwood dedicate 'Unforgiven' to?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood dedicated the film to directors and mentors Sergio Leone and Don Siegel, with the final screen credit reading 'Dedicated to Sergio and Don.'

Question 7

What unexpected weather occurred during filming near Calgary, Canada?

Accepted Answer

While filming near Calgary, unexpected snow fell during William Munny's recovery scene. Most rain was created on-site due to unusually dry weather.

Question 8

How did Clint Eastwood's mother appear in the film despite her scene being cut?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood's mother Ruth Wood filmed a train scene as an extra, but it was cut. He later brought her to the Academy Awards and thanked her in his acceptance speech.

Question 9

What mission drives retired killer William Munny back into action?

Accepted Answer

To support his two motherless children, William Munny accepts one last bounty-hunter mission to find the men who brutalized a prostitute.

Question 10

Which actor initially rejected the script before being convinced by Clint Eastwood to join the cast?

Accepted Answer

Gene Hackman read and rejected the script, but was later convinced by Clint Eastwood (who owned the rights) to play a role in the film.

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