Clint Eastwood retires from Acting? - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 11-23-2008, 09:53 PM

Is Gran Torino it as far as acting goes for the Legend?

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Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood is retiring from acting, after a career spanning more than 50 years.

The 78-year-old had limited acting success in the 1950s, before shooting to fame in the 1960s with roles in hit Western movies such as "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." He went on to star in 1971 classic "Dirty Harry" and four sequels as hard-edged police inspector Harry Callahan.

Eastwood extended his career in movies to directing - and has received Academy Awards for his work on "Unforgiven" and "Million Dollar Baby."

Eastwood has just finished starring in and directing "Gran Torino," a drama about a racist veteran of the Korean War - but now that is over, he is hanging up his acting hat for good.

He tells Britain's Sunday Express,

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"That will probably do it for me as far as acting is concerned. You always want to quit while you are ahead. You don't want to be like a fighter who stays too long in the ring until you're not performing at your best."

But the star is adamant he will keep sitting in the director's chair:

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"I've got no plans to stop making films."

Clicky

Heart&Soul · 11-23-2008, 09:56 PM

I'm sure if the right role comes along, he'll do it.

Blu Titan · 11-23-2008, 09:58 PM

Clint is one of my all time favs. Looking foward to him directing more movies.

wnicholas76 · 11-24-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Clint is one of my all time favs. Looking foward to him directing more movies.

+1

I agree. Although it's a shame that Clint won't give us one more hurrah at playing "Dirty Harry" Callahan. But anyway, I'll still can't wait to find out what he'll direct next after Gran Torino.

Darko · 11-24-2008, 12:25 AM

Guess we will never see a retired Dirty Harry out for some justice one more time. Sure it would be kinda corny but I'd pay to see it!

naturephoto1 · 11-24-2008, 12:25 AM

Well at 78 he was really starting to show his age. Hopefully he will direct several more films during his lifetime.

Rich

GreenScar · 11-24-2008, 03:14 AM

If you haven't seen the Gran Torino trailer, check it out. He plays a real bad ass. Dirty Harry fans will like it.

(I believe it's in this thread)

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11-23-2008, 09:56 PM	#2
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I'm sure if the right role comes along, he'll do it.

11-23-2008, 09:58 PM	#3
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Clint is one of my all time favs. Looking foward to him directing more movies.

11-24-2008, 12:25 AM	#5
Darko Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1063	Guess we will never see a retired Dirty Harry out for some justice one more time. Sure it would be kinda corny but I'd pay to see it!

11-24-2008, 12:25 AM	#6
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Well at 78 he was really starting to show his age. Hopefully he will direct several more films during his lifetime. Rich

11-24-2008, 03:14 AM	#7
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	If you haven't seen the Gran Torino trailer, check it out. He plays a real bad ass. Dirty Harry fans will like it. (I believe it's in this thread)

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