The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) is directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars in the film as the titular character, Josey Wales. The cast includes Chief Dan George as Lone Watie, Sondra Locke as Laura Lee, Bill McKinney as Captain Terrill, and John Vernon as Captain Fletcher. Eastwood's direction and performance, along with the strong supporting cast, contribute to the film's enduring appeal.

The plot follows Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union soldiers during the American Civil War. Seeking revenge, Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla unit. After the war, he becomes an outlaw, pursued by bounty hunters and Union soldiers. Along his journey, he forms alliances with various characters, including Lone Watie and Laura Lee, as he seeks to find peace and redemption.

"The Outlaw Josey Wales" received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score. In 1996, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".