Clint Eastwood’s Legendary Journey: From Actor to Icon

In 1972, Clint starred in Joe Kidd, battling a bronchial infection and panic attacks during its shoot. Despite the challenges and harsh critiques like being ‘diamonds set in dung’ by the New York Post, Clint was inspired to pursue directing, aiming to surpass John Sturges’ iconic works.

Clint took the director’s chair for the first time in 1973 with High Plains Drifter, where he also portrayed a seasoned, enigmatic stranger defending locals against vengeful felons. Infused with a supernatural element, the film leaves the nature of Clint’s character intriguingly ambiguous.