Clint Eastwood’s Legendary Journey: From Actor to Icon

Clint Eastwood’s thirtieth directorial venture, Invictus (2009), showcased South Africa’s inspiring 1995 Rugby World Cup win with stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon leading the cast. Hereafter failed to match this success, marking a rare misstep for Eastwood and Damon.

In 2011, Eastwood directed J. Edgar, a meticulous biopic on J. Edgar Hoover starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film divided critics; while Ebert found it ‘fascinating,’ New York Magazine criticized its execution and script, highlighting its polarizing reception.