Django Unchained

Django Unchained

Year: 2012

Runtime: 165 min

Language: English

Director: Quentin Tarantino

ActionAdventureDramaCrimeWestern

In the lawless South, a former slave named Django forms an unlikely alliance with a German-born bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz. As they track down ruthless outlaws, Django's quest for vengeance and freedom unfolds, driven by his brutal past and thirst for justice.

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Timeline – Django Unchained (2012)
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1

Purchase of Django and Other Slaves

In 1858, a group of male slaves is shackled and taken by the Speck Brothers, Ace and Dicky. Among them is Django, who has been forcibly separated from his beloved wife, Broomhilda, marking the beginning of his harrowing journey.

1858
2

Encounter with Dr. King Schultz

The Speck Brothers cross paths with Dr. King Schultz, a German dentist secretly working as a bounty hunter. Schultz disrupts their journey, seeking information about the Brittle brothers and offering Django a chance at freedom in exchange for his help.

3

Arrival in Daughtrey

Django and Schultz continue their journey to Daughtrey. Django, although barred from a saloon, accompanies Schultz, leading to a confrontation with the sheriff that escalates into violence when Schultz shoots the sheriff to assert his authority.

Daughtrey
4

Targeting the Brittle Brothers

Django and Schultz set their sights on the Brittle brothers, who are located at Spencer 'Big Daddy' Bennett's plantation. They scheme to gather information by pretending to be interested in purchasing a slave, revealing the Brittle brothers' hiding place.

Big Daddy Bennett's plantation
5

Django's Confrontation

In an intense showdown, Django confronts and kills the Brittle brothers. His exceptional marksmanship impresses Schultz, solidifying their partnership in bounty hunting as Django begins to reclaim his agency.

6

Revelation of Django's Past

As their partnership develops, Django reveals his painful past with Broomhilda. They share a history of attempting to escape from their cruel owner, Curracan, which ended with their brutal branding and separation during a slave auction.

7

Connection with Calvin Candie

Django and Schultz connect with Calvin Candie, a ruthless plantation owner known for his Mandingo fights. They devise a plan to infiltrate Candie's plantation by feigning interest in purchasing one of his fighters, aiming to secure Broomhilda's freedom.

Candyland
8

The $12,000 Offer

To pique Candie's interest, Django and Schultz make a lucrative offer of $12,000 for a Mandingo fighter. This elaborate ruse serves to mask their true intentions as they secretly inform Broomhilda of their plans for her rescue.

Candyland
9

Suspicion Arises

Their strategy begins to falter when Stephen, a shrewd house slave, grows suspicious of Django and Schultz's motives. Confronted with their true intentions, Candie escalates the situation, demanding a steep price for Broomhilda's freedom.

10

Schultz's Fatal Decision

In a moment of conflict and looming violence, Schultz shoots Calvin Candie, leading to chaotic confrontations. The sudden escalation redefines their plans as violence erupts throughout the plantation.

Candyland
11

Django's Capture and Escape

After the violent exchange, Django is captured and tortured by Candie's men. Using his wit, he convinces them of a bounty on outlaws at the plantation, which leads to his unexpected escape.

Candyland
12

Return to Candyland

Now a free man, Django returns to Candyland with vengeance on his mind. He embarks on a quest for retribution against Candie's men, determined to rescue Broomhilda and confront his past.

Candyland
13

The Climax - Shootout

In a dramatic climax, Django engages in a fierce shootout with Candie's men. Explosions and chaos erupt as he fights for his freedom and for Broomhilda, the culmination of his journey.

Candyland
14

Freedom at Last

After overcoming his enemies in a spectacular showdown, Django liberates Broomhilda from her captors. The two ride away together, finally free from the chains of their past and the horrors of slavery.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 18:02

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