Starting with 1971’sPlay Misty for Me, Clint began to direct his own projects too.
That also means he’s made many films that have been neglected or forgotten.
The film delves into the dark side of human nature as Block navigates the seedy underbelly of the city.
Genevieve Bujold co-stars as Beryl Thibodeaux, a victim counselor who becomes intertwined in the investigation.
Once Eastwood began to move away from Westerns, the next logical genre was the cop thriller.
TheDirty Harrymoviesremain his most famous in this regard, butTightropemight just be Eastwood’s most undersung thriller.
It has been reported that Clint Eastwood took over directing onTightropeafter clashes with credited helmer Richard Tuggle.
As the two form an unlikely bond during their run from the law.
Sondra Locke co-stars as a troubled socialite who joins the show under unexpected circumstances.
The film also plays with Eastwood’s tough guy persona and subverts it more than once.
Bronco Billyis one of six movies Eastwood made with former partner Sondra Locke, which includesThe GauntletandSudden Impact.
Dirty Harrywas a monster hit upon release and remains one of Eastwood’s most defining works.
The film instead sees the rule-breaking San Francisco cop going up against a vigilante squad operating inside the force.
Magnum Forceis far more of a B-movie than the original and pumps up the body count and action.
Released in 1986, it portrays the challenges of instilling discipline and unity within a diverse group of soldiers.
Tightrope is a 1984 thriller directed by Richard Tuggle, starring Clint Eastwood as Wes Block, a New Orleans police detective tracking a serial killer while grappling with his own personal demons. The film delves into the dark side of human nature as Block navigates the seedy underbelly of the city. Geneviève Bujold co-stars as Beryl Thibodeaux, a victim counselor who becomes intertwined in the investigation.
Eastwood also lets the story unfold in his traditional, unfussy manner.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’sunexpectedly melancholy ending is sure to stick with viewers for some time.
Michael Cimino co-wrote the screenplay forMagnum Forcealongside John Milius.
The critical and box office success ofUnforgivengave Eastwood’s career a renewed vigor during the 1990s.
The film explores themes of revenge, justice, and morality in the Old West.
A Perfect World stars Kevin Costner as an escaped convict who kidnaps a young boy. As the two form an unlikely bond during their run from the law.
Bronco Billy is a 1980 Western comedy directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The film follows Billy, a man who aspires to be a modern-day cowboy and leads a traveling Wild West show. Despite facing numerous difficulties and the eccentricities of his troupe, Billy strives to keep the spirit of the Old West alive. Sondra Locke co-stars as a troubled socialite who joins the show under unexpected circumstances.
Magnum Force, a crime thriller, follows Inspector Harry Callahan as he investigates a series of murders in which criminals are being executed by rogue police officers. Directed by Ted Post and featuring Clint Eastwood, the film delves into themes of vigilante justice and ethical boundaries within law enforcement.
Heartbreak Ridge, directed by Clint Eastwood, follows a tough Marine gunnery sergeant who deals with conflict with his superiors and his ex-wife while leading an undisciplined recon platoon. Released in 1986, it portrays the challenges of instilling discipline and unity within a diverse group of soldiers.
Sully is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks as Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. The movie is based on the true story of the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549, in which Sullenberger successfully landed the plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers and crew members on board.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a crime drama directed by Michael Cimino, featuring Clint Eastwood as a seasoned bank robber named Thunderbolt and Jeff Bridges as the energetic and charismatic drifter Lightfoot. Set in the American West, the film follows their partnership as they plan an ambitious heist while evading their vengeful former associates. The movie marks Cimino’s directorial debut and is celebrated for its strong performances and blend of action and humor.
The Bridges of Madison County is a romantic drama directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars alongside Meryl Streep. The film tells the story of Francesca Johnson, a lonely Iowa housewife, who has a life-changing, four-day romance with Robert Kincaid, a traveling photographer visiting to photograph the county’s historic bridges. Set in 1965, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the roads not taken, as Francesca must choose between her family commitments and her heart’s desire.
Hang ‘em High is a 1968 Western film directed by Ted Post, starring Clint Eastwood as Jed Cooper, a man wrongfully accused of cattle rustling and murder. After surviving a lynching, Cooper seeks justice against the vigilantes who attempted to hang him while navigating his role as a lawman. The film explores themes of revenge, justice, and morality in the Old West.
