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No relation to the 1992 Clint Eastwood film of almost the same name, 1959's The Unforgiven is based--like John Ford's The Searchers--on a novel by Alan LeMay. Again the story focuses on a frontier family divided by racism. But instead of the complex, endlessly resonant demonology of the Ford picture, here John Huston aims for a pat, civil-rights-era allegory of loving solidarity triumphing over societal prejudice--and, to be sure, some noble but dangerous Kiowas. Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn costar as, respectively, the eldest son of a ranching family and the beloved sister who's not his sister at all, but an Indian. However, the film's dark heart belongs to Joseph Wiseman as an avenging ghost who materialises out of the wind and Lillian Gish as the matriarch who will do whatever she must to protect her clan. --Richard T Jameson
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Which is a shame because after an admittedly slow laborious first third, the film kicks on from the moment the Kiowa Indian's turn up asking for the return of their kin. The film is gorgeous to look at (Franz Planer shooting out of Durango, Mexico) and benefits from some sterling performances from those involved. Big bad Burt Lancaster broods as the big brother, and it was wonderful to see Audrey Hepburn playing a down to earth character, no glam and glitter here; in fact it was kind of special watching her with rifle in hands firing away. The ending took me a little by surprise {but in a good way}, and I was fully satisfied that I had just watched an involving and entertaining genre piece. If Huston did indeed consider this one of his worse films then I look forward to catching many more of his misfires. 7/10
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I can't understand people who write reviews like the previous reviewer, he is nitpicking. He is obviously a professional critic, only those people write such rubbish.
This film is one of the best westerns made, it is a superior movie to the one eastwood made with the same title. The acting is superb, what can you expect, when you have such an all star pedigree cast.
If you love westerns and want a good film to pass the evening, when there is nothing interesting on the box. Put on this film, you won't be disappointed.
This film is one of the best westerns made, it is a superior movie to the one eastwood made with the same title. The acting is superb, what can you expect, when you have such an all star pedigree cast.
If you love westerns and want a good film to pass the evening, when there is nothing interesting on the box. Put on this film, you won't be disappointed.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a classic John Huston 1960 psychological Western giving Audie Murphy one of his best roles since The Red Badge of Courage also directed by Huston. A good strong cast,Lancaster,Hepburn ,in an unusual role for her,Bickford,Wiseman,Saxon,Salmi,the young Doug McClure and Lilian Gish
play out a story of bigotry and racial tension on the Texas Panhandle. Prejudice provokes conflict amongst the family and the nieghbours with Hepburn branded as half indian. Murphy especially in the key role of the brother torn between his hatred of Indians and his love for his foster sister is excellent. Strong support from Burt Lancaster as you would expect make this a worthwhile film to watch again and again.
play out a story of bigotry and racial tension on the Texas Panhandle. Prejudice provokes conflict amongst the family and the nieghbours with Hepburn branded as half indian. Murphy especially in the key role of the brother torn between his hatred of Indians and his love for his foster sister is excellent. Strong support from Burt Lancaster as you would expect make this a worthwhile film to watch again and again.
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A Very Unusual Kiowa!
Firstly I would like to make it clear that I tend to agree with the comments made by "Little Raven", not just because he is a native American, although this adds considerable... Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by Bob Salter
Strange cast - Muddled message *** spoilers ***
A strange and, ultimately, hypocritical Western.
Let's start with Audrey Hepburn. Hopefully this isn't spoilage for you: she plays an American Indian. Honest! Read more
Let's start with Audrey Hepburn. Hopefully this isn't spoilage for you: she plays an American Indian. Honest! Read more
Published on 14 July 2007 by J. A. Eyon
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