Clint Eastwood: Interviews

By: Eastwood, Clint

Book Overview

"I began to direct my own films in 1970. At that time the only means I had to be able to direct was to act in the films . . . . It was a practical question at the time. Afterwards, I grew to like it." As a star, Clint Eastwood is recalled primarily for two early roles--the "Man With No Name" of three European-made Westerns and "Dirty" Harry Callahan, the uncompromising cop who spoke softly and carried a big gun in five movies. But like few other stars,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578060702
• ISBN13: 9781578060702
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great look at a still underrated filmmaker

The focus of this volume is Mr. Eastwood the director, and this book collects a good variety of American and international interviews with him discussing his process, from PLAY MISTY FOR ME and THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES to BIRD and UNFORGIVEN and up through MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD & EVIL (the book was published in '99, so of course it does not feature any of his works from this new century). If after MILLION DOLLAR BABY you're finally starting to come around and see Eastwood the artist, this book is a great negotiation of his career in the director's chair, in his own, laconic, well-chosen, unpretentious and to-the-point voice. Highly recommended for any budding or hardcore Clint Eastwood fans alike. Or any serious filmfan, for that matter.

Good book, but too pricey

An interesting book for serious Clint fans. However, the $45 price tag is a little steep, and unjustifiably so. Very few photos, only black and white. Save your $$ and buy the paperback instead.