Le Magnifique Clint Eastwood: L’homme derrière l’écran
Clint Eastwood est un acteur emblématique et réalisateur de renom, connu pour ses rôles dans des films cultes tels que Dirty Harry, Gran Torino et Million Dollar Baby. Sa carrière prolifique s’étend sur plusieurs décennies, lui valant de nombreuses récompenses et nominations aux Oscars. En dehors de sa carrière cinématographique, Eastwood est également un musicien talentueux et un fervent défenseur des droits des vétérans de l’armée.
1. Gran Torino
Synopsis: Walt Kowalski, a Korean War veteran and retired Ford factory worker, is living a quiet life in a Detroit neighborhood. When a gang threatens his Hmong neighbor Thao, Walt becomes involved in their lives and takes a stand against the violence.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her
Release Date: January 9, 2009
Box Office Numbers: $270.7 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood directed and produced this film.
2. Million Dollar Baby
Synopsis: A hardened boxing trainer takes an amateur boxer under his wing and transforms her into a top fighter. Their relationship grows stronger as they face personal and professional challenges together.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman
Release Date: December 15, 2004
Box Office Numbers: $216.8 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood won an Academy Award for Best Director for this film.
3. Space Cowboys
Synopsis: Four aging test pilots are sent into space to repair an old Soviet satellite. As they face numerous challenges and obstacles, they must rely on each other to complete the mission.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland
Release Date: August 4, 2000
Box Office Numbers: $128.9 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood also directed this film.
4. Unforgiven
Synopsis: Retired gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job in order to support his family. As he rounds up a group of outlaws, he must confront his past and the violence of the Old West.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman
Release Date: August 7, 1992
Box Office Numbers: $159.1 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood won an Academy Award for Best Director for this film.
5. In the Line of Fire
Synopsis: Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan is haunted by his failure to protect President Kennedy from assassination. When a man threatens the current president, Frank must confront his past to prevent another tragedy.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo
Release Date: July 9, 1993
Box Office Numbers: $176.9 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in this film.
6. The Bridges of Madison County
Synopsis: National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid travels to Iowa to capture images of the famous covered bridges. He meets farmwife Francesca Johnson, and the two embark on a brief but passionate love affair.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep
Release Date: June 2, 1995
Box Office Numbers: $182 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood also directed and produced this film.
7. Dirty Harry
Synopsis: San Francisco police detective Harry Callahan is known for his tough and unorthodox methods of catching criminals. When a serial killer terrorizes the city, Harry must use his own brand of justice to stop the killer.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Andy Robinson
Release Date: December 23, 1971
Box Office Numbers: $36.8 million
Other information: This film launched the popular “Dirty Harry” film series.
8. Absolute Power
Synopsis: Master thief Luther Whitney witnesses a murder committed by the President of the United States. As Luther tries to expose the truth, he becomes the target of a deadly cover-up.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris
Release Date: February 14, 1997
Box Office Numbers: $50 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood directed and produced this film.
9. Heartbreak Ridge
Synopsis: Marine Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway is assigned to whip a group of raw recruits into shape in preparation for a dangerous mission in Grenada. Despite facing resistance and obstacles, Highway instills discipline and courage in his men.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason
Release Date: December 5, 1986
Box Office Numbers: $121.7 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood also directed this film.
10. Pink Cadillac
Synopsis: Bounty hunter Tommy Nowak is hired to track down a woman who stole a baby from the mafia. As Tommy and the woman go on the run, they must evade both the mob and the law.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Bernadette Peters
Release Date: May 26, 1989
Box Office Numbers: $12.2 million
Other information: Clint Eastwood both starred in and produced this action comedy film.