Josey Wales — The Outlaw

Released in 1976, is widely considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made and a pivotal moment in Clint Eastwood’s career. Directed by and starring Eastwood, the film shifted the genre away from traditional "white hat vs. black hat" tropes toward a more complex, revisionist style that explores themes of trauma, redemption, and the futility of war. Plot Overview: A Story of Revenge and Rebuilding

The Outlaw Josey Wales Review: Critics' Verdict - GrahmsGuide

The story begins during the American Civil War. Josey Wales, a peaceful Missouri farmer, witnesses his wife and son murdered by "Redlegs"—pro-Union Kansas militants led by the ruthless Captain Terrill.