However, by the mid-to-late 1980s, Coppolas career had entered a challenging phase.
Some ofCoppola’s big swings turned out low box office grosses, and his name became linked to that.
While these films had moments of brilliance, they didnt achieve the universal acclaim of his earlier masterpieces.
Eastwoods approach emphasizes stark realism, deliberate pacing, and a somber, grounded tone.
HisUnforgivenis purposefully bleak with muted colors and a minimalist style.
Coppola, on the other hand, might have brought a more stylized and dramatic flair to the film.
Another major difference would have been casting.
However, finding the funding for the film reached a dead-end for Coppola.
The project lied dormant for yearsuntil it eventually landed on the desk of Clint Eastwood.
Unforgiven follows retired gunslinger Will Munny as he is drawn back into his former life for a final mission, seeking justice with his old partner and a young outlaw called The Schofield Kid.
The rest is history.
Its now hard to imagineUnforgivenany other way.
