Every Clint Eastwood Movies From The 1970s, Ranked

Clint Eastwood was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1970s and had several career-defining roles throughout this decade. Coming off his breakout success as The Man with No Name in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy during the 1960s, Eastwood would not slow down in the following decade as he branched out into action movies, comedies, dramas, and thrillers. With an unmatched onscreen charisma and a tough-guy reputation, Eastwood’s 1970s filmography may just be the perfect encapsulation of his entire career.

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In the 1970s, Eastwood continued to play tough Western gunslingers and even led a brand new franchise as Inspector Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry series. While this decade saw some extraordinary highs, it also featured several low points as some comedies and action releases failed to make the same impact as his greatest works. A true icon of the 1970s and beyond, Eastwood even carved out a second career as a director during this time and was among the most impactful performers of the decade.

15 Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

Clint Eastwood as Philo Beddoe

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Every Which Way But Loose is a 1978 action-comedy starring Clint Eastwood as Philo Beddoe, a trucker and bare-knuckle fighter who embarks on a cross-country journey. Accompanied by his pet orangutan Clyde, Philo faces a series of humorous and challenging encounters while searching for love. Sondra Locke and Geoffrey Lewis co-star in this film, directed by James Fargo, which blends action, comedy, and adventure.

Director James Fargo Release Date December 16, 1978 Studio(s) Malpaso Productions , Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Jeremy Joe Kronsberg Cast Clint Eastwood , Sondra Locke , Geoffrey Lewis , Manis , Beverly D’Angelo Runtime 110 Minutes Budget 5000000.0 Main Genre Action Expand

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While the idea of an offbeat comedy starring Clint Eastwood and his pet orangutan named Clyde may sound like the contents of a strange fever dream, this was actually a real movie released in 1978. As an interesting juxtaposition to Eastwood’s stern and serious tough persona in roles like The Man with No Name and Dirty Harry, there was something oddly engaging about the wacky antics seen in this strange story of love and revenge. While Every Which Way but Loose was the bottom rung of Eastwood’s 1970s work, the 1980 sequel Any Which Way You Can was far worse.

14 The Gauntlet (1977)

Clint Eastwood as Detective Ben Shockley

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The Gauntlet is a 1977 American action thriller directed by and starring Clint Eastwood as Ben Shockley, a down-and-out cop tasked with transporting a witness, played by Sondra Locke, who is pivotal in a major trial. As they make their way to the courthouse, they face numerous obstacles and intense threats. The film is known for its high-octane action sequences and the dynamic between the lead characters.

Director Clint Eastwood Release Date December 21, 1977 Writers Michael Butler , Dennis Shryack Cast Clint Eastwood , Sondra Locke , Pat Hingle , William Prince , Bill McKinney , Michael Cavanaugh Character(s) Ben Shockley , Gus Mally , Josephson , Blakelock , Constable , Feyderspiel , Waitress , Jail Matron , Bookie , Desk Sergeant , Old Lady on Bus , Bus Driver , Featured townsperson Runtime 109 minutes Main Genre Action YouTube Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s0M6LlqBNc Expand

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Clint Eastwood directed himself in the action thriller The Gauntlet, a story about a down-and-out cop in love with a prostitute. With Eastwood’s character escorting his love interest from Las Vegas to Phoenix to testify against the mob, in a development that surprised absolutely nobody, plenty of characters do everything in their power to make sure they don’t make it there alive. The Gauntlet was silly and over-the-top but maintained a certain charm as a love-it-or-hate-it type of movie.

13 The Eiger Sanction (1975)

Clint Eastwood as C-2 Agent Dr. Jonathan Hemlock

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The Eiger Sanction is a 1975 action thriller directed by and starring Clint Eastwood as Jonathan Hemlock, an art professor and mountain climber who is coerced into returning to his former life as a government assassin. When tasked with a perilous mission involving the deadly Eiger Mountain in the Swiss Alps, Hemlock must use his climbing skills and instincts to survive and complete his assignment.

Director Clint Eastwood Release Date May 21, 1975 Writers Hal Dresner , Warren Murphy , Rod Whitaker Cast Clint Eastwood , George Kennedy , Vonetta McGee , Jack Cassidy , Heidi Brühl , Thayer David , Reiner Schone , Michael Grimm Runtime 129 Minutes Main Genre Action Expand
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The Eiger Sanction saw Clint Eastwood play an art history professor, mountain climber, and former assassin blackmailed by his secret government agency employers into coming back for one last job. With a disappointing screenplay and lackluster performances, the most impressive thing about The Eiger Sanction was the picturesque visuals of its climbing scenes in the Swiss mountains. This Eastwood action movie did not have the urgency of the star and director’s best work in the genre but still contained enough enjoyable sequences to make it worth seeking out for those who love Eastwood’s unique action-hero persona.

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12 Joe Kidd (1972)

Clint Eastwood as Joseph Joe Kidd

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This Western film stars a tough former bounty hunter who is hired by a wealthy landowner to track down Mexican revolutionaries. Set in the rough terrains of New Mexico, the story unfolds as the protagonist confronts his own morals and the injustices faced by the local people, leading to an intense conflict.

Director John Sturges Release Date July 19, 1972 Studio(s) Malpaso Company , Universal Pictures Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Elmore Leonard Cast Clint Eastwood , Robert Duvall , John Saxon , Don Stroud , Stella Garcia , James Wainwright , Paul Koslo , Gregory Walcott Runtime 88 minutes Main Genre Western Expand

Clint Eastwood had some incredible Western movies from the 1970s, and one of the least spoken-about releases was Joe Kidd. This saw Eastwood portray an ex-bounty hunter hired to track down a Mexican revolutionary fighting for land reforms. As an incredible example of the revisionist Western film, Joe Kidd took many of the tenets of classic Western movies that had been taken for granted and delved deeper into the morality behind them. While Eastwood had better Westerns before and after this one, Joe Kidd was still an interesting addition to his Wild West filmography.

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11 Kelly’s Heroes (1970)

Clint Eastwood as Kelly

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10/10 Kelly’s Heroes PGAdventureComedyWar

Kelly’s Heroes is a war comedy film set during World War II, directed by Brian G. Hutton. Starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, and Donald Sutherland, the film follows a group of American soldiers who, upon discovering information about a hidden cache of Nazi gold, embark on a rogue mission to retrieve it. Balancing humor with action, Kelly’s Heroes offers a unique take on the war genre.

Director Brian G. Hutton Release Date June 22, 1970 Studio(s) Katzka-Loeb , Avala Film , Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Writers Troy Kennedy Martin Cast Clint Eastwood , Telly Savalas , Don Rickles , Carroll O’Connor , Donald Sutherland Runtime 144 Minutes Budget 4000000 Main Genre Adventure Expand

The World War II heist film Kelly’s Heroes starred Clint Eastwood as the leader of a crew of American GIs trying to rob a French bank of their Nazi gold. As a genre-bending war film that acted as a pointed satire on modern military efforts, Kelly’s Heroes had a clever subtext imbued in its hybrid narrative that went between a heist caper and a battlefield action war movie. While some of the humor may not stand up to today’s standards, Kelly’s Heroes was a witty, lighthearted adventure that highlighted Eastwood’s often underappreciated comedic talents.

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10 The Enforcer (1976)

Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan

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The Enforcer is the third installment in the Dirty Harry series, featuring Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan. Released in 1976, the film follows Callahan as he partners with a new female inspector, Kate Moore, played by Tyne Daly, in an effort to thwart a terrorist group threatening San Francisco. Directed by James Fargo, the film continues to explore themes of justice and law enforcement within the context of 1970s urban crime.

Director James Fargo Release Date December 22, 1976 Writers Harry Julian Fink , Rita M. Fink , Stirling Silliphant , Dean Riesner , Gail Morgan Hickman , S.W. Schurr Cast Clint Eastwood , Tyne Daly , Harry Guardino , Bradford Dillman , John Mitchum , DeVeren Bookwalter , John Crawford , Samantha Doane Character(s) Insp. Harry Callahan , Insp. Kate Moore , Lt. Al Bressler , Captain McKay , DiGiorgio , Bobby Maxwell , The Mayor , Wanda , Buchinski , Miki , Father John , Martin , Mustapha , Mendez , Andy , Lt. Dobbs , Irene DiGeorgio , Mayor’s Driver , Krause , Karl , Johnny , Freddie the Fainter , Mrs. Grey , Bustanoby , Henry Lee Runtime 96 Minutes Main Genre Action YouTube Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eYPSmHUkzU Expand

By the third entry in the Dirty Harry series, The Enforcer, this franchise had started to embrace its more comedic side with witty dialogue and a high level of violence. Inspector Harry Callahan was still an engaging anti-hero as he teamed up with a rookie female inspector to take down a gang of terrorists made up of Vietnam veterans, yet this remained the series’ weakest entry in the 1970s. As a slight departure from the usual Dirty Harry stylings, despite strong moments, this was where the series slipped from being truly great to just simply good.

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9 Two Mules For Sister Sara (1970)

Clint Eastwood as Hogan

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Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel, follows a drifter named Hogan who rescues a strong-willed nun, Sister Sara, in the Mexican desert. Starring Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine, the film is set during the French intervention in Mexico, as the duo collaborates to assist Mexican revolutionaries. With action and western themes, the film explores the complexities of their unlikely partnership amidst conflict.

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*Availability in US Director Don Siegel Release Date May 28, 1970 Studio(s) The Malpaso Company , Sanen Productions Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Albert Maltz Cast Clint Eastwood , Shirley MacLaine , Manolo Fábregas , Alberto Morin Runtime 114 Minutes Budget $2.4 Million Expand

Clint Eastwood played the fast-shooting gunslinger Hogan in Two Mules for Sister Sarah, a Western adventure set during the French intervention in Mexico. As a Civil War soldier saving a nun from a gang of bandits, the unlikely partnership at the center of this film made an interesting mismatched Western buddy story between Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine. This was the second of five movies Eastwood made with director Don Siegel, and Two Mules for Sister Sara acted as a firm showcase of the pair’s artistic compatibility.

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8 Play Misty For Me (1971)

Clint Eastwood as Dave Garver

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Play Misty for Me is a psychological thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars as Dave Garver, a California disc jockey. Released in 1971, the film centers on Garver’s entanglement with a fan named Evelyn Draper, played by Jessica Walter. Following a brief liaison, Draper’s obsession with Garver turns increasingly dangerous, triggering a tense narrative about the perils of fixation and the consequences of unwarranted adoration.

Director Clint Eastwood Release Date October 20, 1971 Writers Jo Heims , Dean Riesner Cast Clint Eastwood , Jessica Walter , Donna Mills , John Larch , Jack Ging , Irene Hervey , James McEachin , Clarice Taylor Character(s) Dave , Evelyn , Tobie , Sgt. McCallum , Frank , Madge , Al Monte , Birdie Runtime 102 Minutes Main Genre Thriller Expand

Although Clint Eastwood’s career has been categorized by action and Western movies, it was interesting to note that his directorial debut was the psychological thriller Play Misty for Me. Eastwood played a radio DJ being stalked by an obsessive fan in a suspense-ridden story that brought to mind the best of this genre, such as Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. With an unstable female villain at the heart of its story, Play Misty for Me was an anomaly in Eastwood’s career and an often underappreciated hidden gem among both his acting and directing works.

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7 Magnum Force (1973)

Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan

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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.

Director Ted Post Release Date December 25, 1973 Writers Harry Julian Fink , Rita M. Fink , John Milius , Michael Cimino Cast Clint Eastwood , Hal Holbrook , Mitchell Ryan , David Soul , Felton Perry , Robert Urich , Kip Niven , Tim Matheson , Christine White , Adele Yoshioka , Richard Devon , Tony Giorgio , Albert Popwell , John Mitchum , Margaret Avery , Jack Kosslyn , Clifford A. Pellow , Maurice Argent Character(s) Insp. Harry Callahan , Lieutenant Briggs , Officer Charlie McCoy , Officer John Davis , Insp. Early Smith , Officer Mike Grimes , Officer Red Astrachan , Officer Phil Sweet , Carol McCoy , Sunny , Carmine Ricca , Frank Palancio , Sidney Wilson , Frank DiGiorgio , Prostitute , Walter , Lou Guzman , Nat Weinstein Runtime 124 Minutes Main Genre Action Expand

The second outing of Clint Eastwood’s maverick cop Dirty Harry Callahan was Magnum Force, the sequel that proved this series’ franchise potential. With Dirty Harry on the trail of a conspiracy involving vigilante cops killing the undesirables of San Francisco, Magnum Force expertly pulled back the curtain on the moment when taking the law into one’s own hands went too far even for Callahan. With questionable morality at the center of this film’s story, Magnum Force showcased a new side to Harry’s violent nature.

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6 Thunderbolt And Lightfoot (1974)

Clint Eastwood as John “Thunderbolt” Doherty

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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.

Director Michael Cimino Release Date May 23, 1974 Writers Michael Cimino Cast Clint Eastwood , Jeff Bridges , Geoffrey Lewis , Catherine Bach , Gary Busey , George Kennedy , Roy Jenson , Eugene Elman Character(s) Thunderbolt , Lightfoot , Eddie Goody , Melody , Curly , Red Leary , Dunlop , Tourist Runtime 115 Minutes Main Genre Crime Expand

Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges come together in Michael Cimino’s directorial debut, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, a crime comedy about a disguised preacher unintentionally rescued from assassination by a car thief. As a funny crime comedy with the hard edge of a drama, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot balanced its contradictory nature as a story of heists, shootouts, and robberies. While Eastwood and Bridges made a compelling pair, it must be admitted that Bridges stole the show and was even nominated for an Academy Award for his incredible performance.

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5 Escape From Alcatraz (1979)

Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris

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Escape From Alcatraz is a gripping thriller that chronicles the ingenious escape of three prisoners from the formidable Alcatraz Island prison. Set against the backdrop of the infamous penitentiary, the film portrays the meticulous planning and execution of their daring breakout. Led by inmate Frank Morris, the plot delves into the challenges faced in orchestrating one of the most famous prison escapes in history, highlighting themes of determination and resilience.

Director Don Siegel Release Date June 22, 1979 Writers J. Campbell Bruce , Richard Tuggle Cast Clint Eastwood , Patrick McGoohan , Roberts Blossom , Jack Thibeau , Fred Ward , Paul Benjamin , Larry Hankin , Bruce M. Fischer , Frank Ronzio , Fred Stuthman , David Cryer , Hank Brandt , Ray K. Goman , Blair Burrows , Madison Arnold , Garry Goodrow , Ron Vernan , Ed Vasgersian , Matthew Locricchio , Bob Balhatchet , Stephen Bradley , Regina Baff , Joe Miksak Character(s) Frank Morris , Warden , Doc , Clarence Anglin , John Anglin , English , Charley Butts , Wolf , Litmus , Johnson , Wagner , Associate Warden , Cellblock Captain , Fight Guard , Zimmerman , Weston , Stone , Cranston , Exam Guard #1 , Medical Technical Assistant , Exam Guard #2 , Lucy , Police Sgt. Runtime 112 Minutes Main Genre Crime Expand

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The final of Clint Eastwood and Don Siegel’s five films together was the prison thriller Escape from Alcatraz, recounting the real 1962 prisoner escape from the maximum security prison on Alcatraz Island. With Eastwood as the escape ringleader, Frank Morris, this tense and claustrophobic thriller was a hit at the box office and represented a high point in Siegel’s directing career. Eastwood exuded charisma in this masterfully stylish release that has truly stood the test of time and remains one of the best prison movies ever made.

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4 The Beguiled (1971)

Clint Eastwood as Corporal John ‘McBee’ McBurney

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The Beguiled, released in 1971, is a Civil War drama featuring a wounded Union soldier taking refuge in a Southern girls’ school. As he becomes the center of the women’s desires, he manipulates the dynamics to his advantage, leading to complex and tense interactions with his caretakers.

Director Don Siegel Release Date January 23, 1971 Studio(s) Universal Pictures Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Albert Maltz , Claude Traverse Cast Clint Eastwood , Geraldine Page , Elizabeth Hartman , Jo Ann Harris , Darleen Carr , Mae Mercer , Pamelyn Ferdin , Melody Thomas Scott , Peggy Drier , Patricia Mattick , Charlie Briggs , George Dunn , Charles G. Martin , Matt Clark , Patrick Culliton , Buddy Van Horn , Victor Izay , Bill Lee , Jim Malinda Character(s) John McBurney , Martha , Edwina , Carol , Doris , Hallie , Amy , Abigail , Lizzie , Janie , 1st Confederate Captain , Sam Jefferson , 2nd Confederate Captain , Scrogins , Miles Farnswoth , Soldier , Wagon Driver (uncredited) , Singer (uncredited) , Confederate Sergeant (uncredited) Runtime 105 minutes Main Genre Drama YouTube Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xEHHbQd4ps Expand

The Beguiled was a Southern Gothic Western that incorporated elements of a psychological thriller to explore the story of a recovering Union soldier who found his way into the hearts of the women in a Confederate girls’ boarding school. As a hypnotic Civil War drama, the women in The Beguiled were complex as the film propagated a strange, schizophrenic air of suppressed sexual hysteria. While director Sofia Coppola would lean into the feminist themes of The Beguiled in her 2017 adaptation of the original novel by Thomas P. Cullinan, Eastwood’s The Beguiled was his most atypical film of the 1970s.

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3 High Plains Drifter (1973)

Clint Eastwood as The Stranger

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High Plains Drifter, directed by Clint Eastwood, follows a mysterious stranger who rides into the small town of Lago and is hired to protect it from outlaws. As he assumes control, his presence reveals the town’s dark secrets. Eastwood stars in this Western that explores themes of vengeance and morality. The film blends traditional Western elements with a haunting atmosphere and complex character dynamics.

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*Availability in US Director Clint Eastwood Release Date April 6, 1973 Studio(s) The Malpaso Company Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Ernest Tidyman Cast Clint Eastwood , Verna Bloom , Mariana Hill Runtime 105 Minutes Budget $5.5 Million Main Genre Western Expand

In his characterization of The Stranger in High Plains Drifter, Clint Eastwood echoed the anti-hero archetype he was best known for encapsulating as The Man with No Name in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy. As a mysterious stranger dishing out justice in a corrupt frontier mining town, High Plains Drifter was the first Western movie Eastwood directed himself, although his deep understanding of the genre was clear throughout. As a self-conscious presentation of a typical Eastwood Western hero, High Plains Drifter was a self-aware film with a distinctive sense of humor.

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2 The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)

Clint Eastwood as Josey Wales

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The Outlaw Josey Wales is a 1976 Western film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Set during and after the American Civil War, the film follows Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer seeking revenge for the murder of his family by Union soldiers. As he becomes an outlaw, Wales forms an unlikely band of outcasts and confronts various adversaries while struggling with his quest for vengeance and a chance at redemption.

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*Availability in US Director Clint Eastwood Release Date July 14, 1976 Writers Forrest Carter , Philip Kaufman , Sonia Chernus Cast Clint Eastwood , Chief Dan George , Sondra Locke , Bill McKinney , John Vernon , Paula Trueman Runtime 135 minutes Main Genre Western Expand

Clint Eastwood’s greatest Western of the 1970s was the intensely violent triumph of The Outlaw Josey Wales. Set during the American Civil War, this ruthless tale of revenge saw Eastwood play the titular outlaw on a quest for vengeance against the band of pro-Union Jayhawker militants who killed his wife and son. With nothing left to lose as anger and heartache drive his mission, the devastation of Josey Wales and his innate need for revenge acted as a powerful revisionist Western that explored the darkest side of grief.

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1 Dirty Harry (1971)

Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan

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Clint Eastwood stars in the western Dirty Harry as a no-nonsense San Francisco cop who takes the law into his own hands in pursuit of a serial killer, Scorpio. Directed by Don Siegel and featuring a memorable score by Lalo Schifrin, the film is known for its iconic catchphrases and intense action scenes, and has influenced countless films and TV shows in the years since its release.

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*Availability in US Director Don Siegel Release Date December 23, 1971 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Harry Julian Fink , Rita M. Fink , Dean Riesner , John Milius , Jo Heims Cast Clint Eastwood , Harry Guardino , Reni Santoni , John Vernon , Andrew Robinson , John Larch Runtime 102 minutes Budget $4 million Main Genre Crime Expand

The no-nonsense characterization of Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry helped spawn a whole new subgenre of action movies about complicated cops who play by their own rules. With endless iconic quotes like, “Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?”, Dirty Harry was a definitive Eastwood release and his greatest movie of the 1970s. As the inception of a franchise with five feature films, Clint Eastwood would return to Harry more than any other character in his long and acclaimed career before retiring him for good in 1988.

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