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GeorgeJefferson · 12-19-2004, 08:37 PM

With his upcoming film Million Dollar Baby getting strong pre-release buzz, what other films have demonstrated Clint's exemplary directing skills. Personally, I think he was at his best with Unforigven and very good with last year's Mystic River.

crystals · 12-20-2004, 04:19 AM

I think "Mystic River" was his best film of his that I've seen so far. I thought the film was very well done. Not only were all the actors in the film really good with their acting, but the film also was able to keep a person in suspense until the ending. I also like the film "True Crime". I think that drama is his strong point when it comes to directing. Just my opinion.

SBTB Geek · 12-21-2004, 03:02 AM

"Mystic River" is my favorite, but "Unforgiven" is also great.

OMG!!!... I didn't know he directed "Space Cowboys"--- Ewwww!

Starsky's Chick · 12-22-2004, 02:14 AM

The Outlaw Josey Wales

HuntingtonM15 · 12-22-2004, 03:17 AM

Mystic River or A Perfect World. I cannot wait to see Million Dollar Baby!

Zebra 3 · 12-23-2004, 04:03 PM

It's one of my favourite westerns which stars two of my favourite actors, Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood.

Jrnygrl · 12-23-2004, 08:10 PM

I picked Mystic River. But didn't he also direct the movie "The Beguiled?" I think that was a good one too.

TJL · 12-23-2004, 08:30 PM

I finally got around to seeing "Mystic River" last week on HBO, and it was a great film, but I think "Unforgiven" is his best work.

Zebra 3 · 12-23-2004, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by Jrnygrl
But didn't he also direct the movie "The Beguiled?"

It can get confusing when talking about someone who acts and directs films. Clint Eastwood starred in The Beguiled, but didn't direct it, but did have his directorial debut the same year in Play Misty for Me which he also starred in. And if you want add to the confusion, also the same year, he starred in Dirty Harry which there's a scene at the bank, across the street posted on the cinema marquee is Play Misty for Me which has as I already mentioned Eastwood directing, but also starring and there's even Dirty Harry's director Don Siegel in a small role.

Jrnygrl · 12-24-2004, 12:25 AM

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Originally posted by Zebra 3
It can get confusing when talking about someone who acts and directs films. Clint Eastwood starred in The Beguiled, but didn't direct it, but did have his directorial debut the same year in Play Misty for Me which he also starred in. And if you want add to the confusion, also the same year, he starred in Dirty Harry which there's a scene at the bank, across the street posted on the cinema marquee is Play Misty for Me which has as I already mentioned Eastwood directing, but also starring and there's even Dirty Harry's director Don Siegel in a small role.

Thanks for the info. Like you I wasn't sure.

dandelion wine · 12-24-2004, 01:19 AM

Play Misty For Me

Kazza · 12-24-2004, 11:37 PM

The Bridges of Madison County

Janice · 12-26-2004, 12:52 PM

Such a great list to choose from, but I just loved 'Mystic River'. That movie was incredible.

dr frasier crane · 12-26-2004, 01:30 PM

The Outlaw Josey Wales is my pick. it's such an anwesome movie

dandelion wine · 01-14-2005, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by little insomniac

Play Misty For Me

I'm changing mine to Mystic River. Just watched it again recently and it is a great movie. One of his very best.

View Poll Results: What is Clint Eastwood's best DIRECTED film?
Play Misty for Me (1971)	1	9.09%
Breezy (1973)	0	0%
High Plains Drifter (1973)	0	0%
The Eiger Sanction (1975)	0	0%
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)	1	9.09%
The Gauntlet (1977)	0	0%
Bronco Billy (1980)	0	0%
Firefox (1982)	0	0%
Honkytonk Man (1982)	0	0%
Sudden Impact (1983)	0	0%
Pale Rider (1985)	0	0%
Heartbreak Ridge (1986)	0	0%
Bird (1988)	0	0%
The Rookie (1990)	0	0%
White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)	0	0%
Unforgiven (1992)	3	27.27%
A Perfect World (1993)	0	0%
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)	1	9.09%
Absolute Power (1997)	0	0%
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)	1	9.09%
True Crime (1999)	0	0%
Space Cowboys (2000)	0	0%
Blood Work (2002)	0	0%
Mystic River (2003)	3	27.27%
Million Dollar Baby (2004)	1	9.09%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

12-19-2004, 08:37 PM	#1
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	CLINT EASTWOOD's Best Work as DIRECTOR With his upcoming film Million Dollar Baby getting strong pre-release buzz, what other films have demonstrated Clint's exemplary directing skills. Personally, I think he was at his best with Unforigven and very good with last year's Mystic River.
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12-20-2004, 04:19 AM	#2
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	I think "Mystic River" was his best film of his that I've seen so far. I thought the film was very well done. Not only were all the actors in the film really good with their acting, but the film also was able to keep a person in suspense until the ending. I also like the film "True Crime". I think that drama is his strong point when it comes to directing. Just my opinion.
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12-23-2004, 04:03 PM	#6
Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,811	'Unforgiven' ('92) It's one of my favourite westerns which stars two of my favourite actors, Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood.
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12-23-2004, 08:30 PM	#8
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I finally got around to seeing "Mystic River" last week on HBO, and it was a great film, but I think "Unforgiven" is his best work.
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12-21-2004, 03:02 AM	#3
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	"Mystic River" is my favorite, but "Unforgiven" is also great. OMG!!!... I didn't know he directed "Space Cowboys"--- Ewwww!

12-22-2004, 02:14 AM	#4
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12-22-2004, 03:17 AM	#5
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Mystic River or A Perfect World. I cannot wait to see Million Dollar Baby!

12-23-2004, 08:10 PM	#7
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	I picked Mystic River. But didn't he also direct the movie "The Beguiled?" I think that was a good one too.

12-24-2004, 01:19 AM	#11
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	Play Misty For Me
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12-24-2004, 11:37 PM	#12
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	The Bridges of Madison County

12-26-2004, 12:52 PM	#13
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Such a great list to choose from, but I just loved 'Mystic River'. That movie was incredible.

12-26-2004, 01:30 PM	#14
dr frasier crane Imagine Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 489	The Outlaw Josey Wales is my pick. it's such an anwesome movie
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