Eastwood

Having starred in 44 films and directed 27, Clint Eastwood is a living legend. This book traces the evolution of his star persona from the mysterious gunslingers he played in such Westerns as the Dollars Trilogy , High Plains Drifter , Pale Rider , and Unforgiven , to the rogue cops and other troubled macho heroes he brought to life in the Dirty Harry films, The Gauntlet , Tightrope , Heartbreak Ridge , and In the Line of Fire . Along the way, Eastwood has also surprised his fans by taking uncharacteristic roles in comedies ( Every Which Way But Loose ), adventure films ( White Hunter, Black Heart ), and romantic movies ( The Bridges of Madison County ). In addition, no book on Eastwood would be complete without a look at some of the most acclaimed films he has directed, including Bird , Mystic River , Million Dollar Baby , and Flags of Our Fathers .