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Clint Eastwood
1930– , USA A legendary actor turned acclaimed director, Eastwood crafts films marked by moral complexity, sparse dialogue, and stoic heroes. His best-known works include Unforgiven, Mystic River, and Million Dollar Baby.
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Clint Eastwood began his career as a screen icon of rugged masculinity in Westerns and action films, particularly the Dollars Trilogy with Sergio Leone. In the 1970s, he began directing, gradually building one of the most respected directing careers in Hollywood.
Eastwood’s directing style is lean and efficient, with a preference for morally ambiguous stories and understated performances. His 1992 film Unforgiven deconstructed the Western myth with brutal honesty, winning four Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Mystic River (2003) and Million Dollar Baby (2004) further solidified his reputation, with the latter earning him a second Best Director Oscar. Eastwood often explores themes of justice, violence, redemption, and aging. His characters are typically quiet, complex individuals facing moral dilemmas.
His later work, including Gran Torino, Letters from Iwo Jima, and The Mule, shows an ongoing evolution and willingness to take creative risks, even into his 90s. Eastwood’s body of work stands as a unique bridge between classical Hollywood and contemporary cinema.
Must-see films: Unforgiven, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby