Five legendary actors who turned down the lead role in ‘Dirty Harry’: “A pretty lame excuse”
They weren’t feeling lucky, punk.
Dirty Harry
Five theme tunes 10 times more memorable than the movie they appeared in
Including a smash hit from Freddie and the boys.
Why Clint Eastwood never played a bad guy on screen: “Out-and-out villain? No”
“Villainous aspects.”
How Clint Eastwood’s biggest risk delivered his biggest hit: “Most sane men were sceptical”
Eastwood was warned against making this risky picture.
Why Frank Sinatra bailed out of ‘Dirty Harry’: “That sounded like a pretty lame excuse”
Clint didn’t think much of Sinatra’s reason for dropping out
The role John Wayne bitterly regretted turning down: “How did I ever let that one slip through my fingers?”
“I made a mistake with that one.”
Clint Eastwood’s failed attempt at finding a new ‘Dirty Harry’: “He wanted to own his next property”
Lightning rarely strikes twice.
The Denzel Washington movie that started life as a ‘Dirty Harry’ sequel: “Clint thought it was too grim”
At least the script got used.
Clint Eastwood’s favourite thing about playing Dirty Harry: “That’s the way the guy thinks”
Eastwood loved that Harry Callahan’s violent crusade caused controversy.