Eastwood didn’t become a true A-list star until the first movie in theDirty Harryfranchiseexploded in 1971.

From there, Eastwood became one of the most prolific actor/directors in the business.

Still, he cut a pretty convincing figure as an action hero for many years.

The Rookie 1990 Film Poster

In hindsight, this was the best thing that could have happened to his career during this time.

It does feature impressive action, from a creative opening car chase to a gigantic warehouse explosion.

Clint needed to reinvent himself onscreen, and he couldn’t have picked a better follow-up toThe RookiethanUnforgiven.

Clint Eastwood as Munny in Unforgiven and Clint and Charlie Sheen in The Rookie

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A bloody Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen in an airport in The Rookie

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Clint Eastwood as Nick Pulovski with a gun in The Rookie

Headshot Of Clint Eastwood In The AFI Fest 2011

Headshot Of Charlie Sheen In The  Project Angel Foods' 28th

Unforgiven Movie Poster

Unforgiven follows retired gunslinger Will Munny as he is drawn back into his former life for a final mission, seeking justice with his old partner and a young outlaw called The Schofield Kid.

HeaDSHOT oF Gene Hackman

Movies

The Rookie

Unforgiven