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  • Jamie Foxx

    Jamie Foxx

    Django "Freeman"

  • Christoph Waltz

    Christoph Waltz

    Dr. King Schultz

  • Leonardo DiCaprio

    Leonardo DiCaprio

    Monsieur Calvin Candie

  • Kerry Washington

    Kerry Washington

    Broomhilda Von Shaft

  • Samuel L. Jackson

    Samuel L. Jackson

    Stephen

  • Walton Goggins

    Walton Goggins

    Billy Crash

  • Don Johnson

    Don Johnson

    "Big Daddy" Bennet

Credits
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  • Quentin Tarantino

    Quentin Tarantino

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Stacey Sher

    Stacey Sher

    Producer

  • Pilar Savone

    Pilar Savone

    Producer

  • Reginald Hudlin

    Reginald Hudlin

    Producer

  • Michael Shamberg

    Michael Shamberg

    Executive Producer

  • Harvey Weinstein

    Harvey Weinstein

    Executive Producer

  • Bob Weinstein

    Bob Weinstein

    Executive Producer

  • Shannon McIntosh

    Shannon McIntosh

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. 'Django Unchained' Cleared to Open in China

    'Django Unchained' Cleared to Open in China

    10:56 am PDT 4/26/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Abruptly pulled from cinemas on its original opening day, April 11, Quentin Tarantino’s film will return to theaters mid-May READ MORE

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  2. China Media: 'Django Unchained' Cleared for May 7 Release (Report)

    China Media: 'Django Unchained' Cleared for May 7 Release (Report)

    12:47 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Abruptly pulled from cinemas on its original opening day April 11, Quentin Tarantino’s film is poised to return to Chinese screens with its nudity scenes expunged, according to local newspapers and blogs. READ MORE

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  3. 'Django Unchained' Debuts at No. 1 on Blu-Ray, DVD Charts

    'Django Unchained' Debuts at No. 1 on Blu-Ray, DVD Charts

    4:12 pm PDT 4/24/2013
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-winning film knocks "The Hobbit" from its perch. READ MORE

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  4. Heat Vision
    'Django Unchained' Bounty Hunt Kicks Off in LA

    'Django Unchained' Bounty Hunt Kicks Off in LA

    9:47 am PDT 4/16/2013
    • Borys Kit
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    The event begins noon Tuesday at the Golden Apple comic shop and ends with a screening at the New Beverly Cinema. READ MORE

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  5. China Box Office: ‘Finding Mr Right’ Marches into Record Books

    China Box Office: ‘Finding Mr Right’ Marches into Record Books

    12:21 am PDT 4/16/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The homegrown, Seattle-set romantic comedy is now the tenth highest-grossing domestic release ever in the country. READ MORE

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  6. Sony China 'Working to Reschedule' Chinese Release of 'Django Unchained'

    Sony China 'Working to Reschedule' Chinese Release of 'Django Unchained'

    2:40 am PDT 4/12/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    A message on the film’s official Weibo account says a salvage operation is now under way, with online rumors suggesting a new April 30 release date. READ MORE

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  7. Chinese Moviegoers Turn to Piracy After 'Django' Ban

    Chinese Moviegoers Turn to Piracy After 'Django' Ban

    10:14 am PDT 4/11/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The state-sanctioned pulling of Quentin Tarantino’s first theatrical release in China has created a storm of controversy among bloggers, with many saying they will now watch the film illegally online. READ MORE

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  8. 'Django Unchained' Pulled From Chinese Cinemas

    'Django Unchained' Pulled From Chinese Cinemas

    2:27 am PDT 4/11/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    All screenings were suspended moments into the film's opening day in the country, with theater operators citing "technical problems." READ MORE

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  9. ‘Django Unchained’ to Open in China With Less Vivid Blood

    ‘Django Unchained’ to Open in China With Less Vivid Blood

    11:56 pm PDT 4/8/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Director Quentin Tarantino made what a Sony executive calls "slight adjustments" in the form of smaller splashes of duller-colored blood for the rollout in the country later this week. READ MORE

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  10. Box Office Report: Weinstein Co. Beats Most Major Studios in 1st Quarter

    Box Office Report: Weinstein Co. Beats Most Major Studios in 1st Quarter

    3:54 pm PDT 4/2/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Universal is No. 1 with $306.5 million in domestic box office revenue, followed by Harvey and Bob Weinstein's outfit with $282.4 million. READ MORE

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  11. German Box Office Strong in First Quarter Thanks to 'Django Unchained', Local Comedies

    German Box Office Strong in First Quarter Thanks to 'Django Unchained', Local Comedies

    4:16 am PDT 3/28/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Quentin Tarantino's bloody Western has earned an estimated $50 million in Germany. READ MORE

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  12. Italian Composer Ennio Morricone: I'll Never Work With Tarantino Again

    Italian Composer Ennio Morricone: I'll Never Work With Tarantino Again

    8:01 am PDT 3/15/2013
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    The 84-year-old conductor, who has worked with the "Django Unchained" director on four films, says he uses music "without coherence." READ MORE

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  13. 'Django Unchained' Set for China Release

    'Django Unchained' Set for China Release

    10:58 am PDT 3/13/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    It's the first time one of Quentin Tarantino's films has been allowed entry by Chinese authorities. READ MORE

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  14. Sears Yanks Ads After Customers Complain About 'SNL' Sketch 'Djesus Uncrossed' (Video)

    Sears Yanks Ads After Customers Complain About 'SNL' Sketch 'Djesus Uncrossed' (Video)

    7:21 pm PST 3/6/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    The retailer says it has asked NBC not to attach its commercials to the skit online, but that it hasn't abandoned the show altogether, much to the chagrin of a Christian watchdog group that's under fire for alleged exaggerations. READ MORE

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  15. 'Ted,' 'Django Unchained,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Top MTV Movie Awards Nominees

    'Ted,' 'Django Unchained,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Top MTV Movie Awards Nominees

    5:30 pm PST 3/5/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The fan-voted winners will be announced April 14 at the annual ceremony, this year hosted by Rebel Wilson. READ MORE

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  16. Conservative Media Complain About Michelle Obama's Oscars Surprise

    Conservative Media Complain About Michelle Obama's Oscars Surprise

    3:20 pm PST 2/25/2013
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    From Twitter to the airwaves, hosts express dismay at the mix of Hollywood and politics. READ MORE

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  17. The Race
    Oscars: 'Life of Pi' Tops With 4 Wins; 'Argo' Named Best Picture

    Oscars: 'Life of Pi' Tops With 4 Wins; 'Argo' Named Best Picture

    6:24 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    "Pi" scores the most wins, including one for director Ang Lee, but the Ben Affleck drama takes the top honor at the 85th Academy Awards. READ MORE

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  18. Oscars: Complete List of Winners

    Oscars: Complete List of Winners

    5:51 pm PST 2/24/2013
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    "Argo" wins best picture; Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ang Lee, Anne Hathaway and Christoph Waltz also are among the night's big winners. READ MORE

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  19. Foreign Box Office: 'Die Hard' Continues as No. 1 Overseas, Breaks $100 Million Mark

    Foreign Box Office: 'Die Hard' Continues as No. 1 Overseas, Breaks $100 Million Mark

    12:00 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Frank Segers
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  20. Watch Video Independent Spirit Awards 2013: THR's Video Diaries

    Independent Spirit Awards 2013: THR's Video Diaries

    6:40 pm PST 2/23/2013
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    "Amour" director Michael Haneke, "Django Unchained" star Kerry Washington and other top talent stop by the exclusive Piaget lounge. READ MORE

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Summary

Set in the South two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx) is a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz).

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  • The Weinstein Company Studio
  • Double Feature Films Production Company