The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Released in 1966, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" is one of Clint Eastwood's most famous western films. The movie is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of three gunslingers who are on the hunt for a cache of Confederate gold. Eastwood plays the role of Blondie, a skilled gunman who forms an uneasy alliance with Tuco, played by Eli Wallach, to find the treasure. The film is directed by Sergio Leone and features a memorable score from Ennio Morricone.
For a Few Dollars More
"For a Few Dollars More" is the second film in Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy," and it was released in 1965. The movie stars Clint Eastwood as a bounty hunter who is in pursuit of a notorious outlaw named El Indio. Along the way, he teams up with another bounty hunter, played by Lee Van Cleef, to take down the criminal. The film features a number of memorable scenes and a great score from Ennio Morricone.
A Fistful of Dollars
"A Fistful of Dollars" is the first film in Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy," and it was released in 1964. The movie stars Clint Eastwood as a mysterious stranger who arrives in a small town where two rival gangs are vying for control. The stranger decides to play both sides against each other in order to make a profit. The film helped to establish Eastwood as a major star and it is considered a classic of the genre.
High Plains Drifter
"High Plains Drifter" was released in 1973 and it was directed by Clint Eastwood himself. The movie tells the story of a stranger who arrives in a small town and is hired by the townspeople to protect them from a gang of outlaws. The stranger has a dark past and he uses his skills to exact revenge on the people who wronged him. The film is notable for its atmospheric visuals and its unconventional plot.
Unforgiven
"Unforgiven" was released in 1992 and it won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Clint Eastwood. The movie stars Eastwood as a retired gunslinger who is persuaded to take on one last job. He is joined by a young partner, played by Jaimz Woolvett, and they set out to collect a bounty on two cowboys who mutilated a prostitute. The film is a meditation on violence and the consequences of revenge.
Pale Rider
"Pale Rider" was released in 1985 and it was directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie tells the story of a mysterious stranger who arrives in a small mining town and helps the people there fight against a ruthless landowner. The stranger is revealed to be a preacher who has come to cleanse the town of its sins. The film is notable for its beautiful cinematography and its memorable performances.
Hang 'Em High
"Hang 'Em High" was released in 1968 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a former lawman who is wrongly accused of a crime and is subsequently lynched by a group of vigilantes. He survives the hanging and sets out to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice. The film is notable for its themes of justice and revenge, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Ed Begley and Bruce Dern.
Two Mules for Sister Sara
"Two Mules for Sister Sara" was released in 1970 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a drifter who helps a nun, played by Shirley MacLaine, escape from a group of French soldiers during the Mexican Revolution. Along the way, they fall in love and form a bond that helps them to survive in a dangerous world. The film is notable for its mix of action, romance, and comedy, and it features a great score from Ennio Morricone.
Joe Kidd
"Joe Kidd" was released in 1972 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a former bounty hunter who is hired by a wealthy landowner to track down a group of Mexican revolutionaries. Along the way, he meets a woman who is fighting for the same cause and he begins to question his allegiances. The film is notable for its action scenes and its political themes, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Robert Duvall and John Saxon.
The Outlaw Josey Wales
"The Outlaw Josey Wales" was released in 1976 and it was directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie tells the story of a Missouri farmer who joins a group of Confederate guerrillas during the Civil War. After the war, he becomes a fugitive and sets out to avenge the deaths of his family. Along the way, he meets a diverse group of people who help him to survive in a harsh world. The film is notable for its themes of revenge and redemption, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Sondra Locke and Chief Dan George.
The Beguiled
"The Beguiled" was released in 1971 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a Union soldier who is injured during the Civil War and is taken in by a group of women at a southern boarding school. As he recovers, he begins to seduce the women and the situation becomes increasingly tense. The film is notable for its exploration of gender roles and its portrayal of the Civil War, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Geraldine Page and Elizabeth Hartman.
Bronco Billy
"Bronco Billy" was released in 1980 and it was directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie tells the story of a former shoe salesman who becomes a cowboy and starts his own traveling Wild West show. Along the way, he meets a woman who is on the run from the law and he helps her to escape. The film is notable for its humor and its portrayal of the American West, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Sondra Locke and Geoffrey Lewis.
The Eiger Sanction
"The Eiger Sanction" was released in 1975 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a retired assassin who is recruited by a secret organization to climb a treacherous mountain and eliminate a target. Along the way, he encounters a number of obstacles and he must use all of his skills to survive. The film is notable for its thrilling action scenes and its beautiful Swiss scenery, and it features a great supporting cast that includes George Kennedy and Jack Cassidy.
Joe Kidd
"Joe Kidd" was released in 1972 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a former bounty hunter who is hired by a wealthy landowner to track down a group of Mexican revolutionaries. Along the way, he meets a woman who is fighting for the same cause and he begins to question his allegiances. The film is notable for its action scenes and its political themes, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Robert Duvall and John Saxon.
The Gauntlet
"The Gauntlet" was released in 1977 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a down-on-his-luck cop who is tasked with escorting a witness from Las Vegas to Phoenix. Along the way, they are pursued by a group of corrupt cops who want to stop them from testifying. The film is notable for its thrilling action scenes and its great chemistry between Eastwood and co-star Sondra Locke.
Heartbreak Ridge
"Heartbreak Ridge" was released in 1986 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a veteran Marine who is tasked with training a group of inexperienced soldiers for the invasion of Grenada. Along the way, he clashes with his superiors and tries to instill a sense of discipline in his men. The film is notable for its portrayal of military life and its great supporting cast that includes Marsha Mason and Mario Van Peebles.
Honkytonk Man
"Honkytonk Man" was released in 1982 and it was directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie tells the story of a struggling musician who is diagnosed with tuberculosis and decides to go to Nashville to audition for the Grand Ole Opry. Along the way, he takes his nephew with him and they form a bond that helps them to face the challenges ahead. The film is notable for its music and its portrayal of the Depression-era South, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Kyle Eastwood and John McIntire.
Magnum Force
"Magnum Force" was released in 1973 and it stars Clint Eastwood as detective Harry Callahan, who is tasked with investigating a series of vigilante murders in San Francisco. Along the way, he discovers that the vigilantes are actually rogue cops who are taking the law into their own hands. The film is notable for its action scenes and its portrayal of the darker side of law enforcement, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Hal Holbrook and David Soul.
Gran Torino
"Gran Torino" was released in 2008 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a retired auto worker who is living in a declining neighborhood in Detroit. He becomes involved with his Hmong neighbors and helps them to fight against a local gang. The film is notable for its exploration of race relations and its great performance from Eastwood, who also directed the movie.
Every Which Way But Loose
"Every Which Way But Loose" was released in 1978 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a truck driver who becomes involved in a series of adventures with his friend, a pet orangutan named Clyde. Along the way, he falls in love with a country singer and gets involved in a series of fistfights. The film is notable for its humor and its great supporting cast that includes Sondra Locke and Geoffrey Lewis.
Kelly's Heroes
"Kelly's Heroes" was released in 1970 and it stars Clint Eastwood as a soldier who is part of a group of Allied soldiers who hatch a plan to rob a bank behind enemy lines during World War II. The film is notable for its humor and its great supporting cast that includes Telly Savalas and Donald Sutherland.
Sudden Impact
"Sudden Impact" was released in 1983 and it stars Clint Eastwood as detective Harry Callahan, who is investigating a series of murders in San Francisco. Along the way, he becomes involved with a woman who is seeking revenge against the men who raped her and her sister. The film is notable for its action scenes and its portrayal of the darker side of justice, and it features a great supporting cast that includes Sandra Locke and Pat Hingle.