Django Unchained

About Django Unchained

'Django Unchained' is a 2012 American western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The story is set in the Old West and Antebellum South, and is a highly stylized tribute to Spaghetti Westerns. The narrative revolves around Django, a slave who is freed by a bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz, who needs Django's help to find his bounty. Eventually, Django makes it his mission to rescue his wife from a cruel plantation owner.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Quentin Tarantino, Stacey Sher and Reginald Hudlin. Shot extensively in California, the film's production also took place in Wyoming and Louisiana. The brilliant cinematography was provided by Robert Richardson, twice Academy Awards winner.

Actors

• Jamie Foxx as Django: Foxx gave an impeccable performance portraying a slave turned bounty hunter.
• Christoph Waltz as Dr King Schultz: Waltz played the unconventional bounty hunter who frees and mentors Django.
• Leonardo DiCaprio as Calvin Candie: Leonardo depicted a ruthless and charismatic plantation owner.
• Kerry Washington as Broomhilda Von Shaft: Kerry played Django's wife who is enslaved by Candie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marked Quentin Tarantino's biggest opening ever, earning $15 million on its first day of release.
• Despite his fear of horses, Jamie Foxx performed most of his own horse-riding stunts.
• This was Leonardo DiCaprio's first villainous role in his film career.

Awards

The film was a recipient of several awards. Most notably, Christoph Waltz won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Oscars, and Quentin Tarantino earned the award for Best Original Screenplay.

Quotes

• "I like the way you die, boy." - Django
• "I'm sorry, I couldn't resist." - Dr. King Schultz
• "Django. The D is silent." - Django

Music, Soundtrack

• "Django" - Composed by Luis Bacalov and Rocky Roberts
• "Unchained" - Performed by James Brown and 2Pac
• "Who Did That to You?" - Performed by John Legend
• "Freedom" - Anthony Hamilton & Elayna Boynton
• "Ancora Qui" - Elisa Toffoli