There have been leading men and there have been matinee idols, but perhaps no Hollywood icon has personified 'macho' quite like Clint Eastwood.
The stubbled actor characteristically squinted through the relentless sun and redefined don't-talk-just-shoot westerns forever.
And now he makes very fine art films.
This year sees the 74-year-old filmmaker contending for another Best Actor Oscar.
A rediff.com retrospective on Clint Eastwood, trying hard to limit his magnificent career to five unforgettable moments, though there have been many more.
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Text: Raja Sen
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