20 Action movies that live up to the saying "old is gold"

Cary Grant in North By Northwest| Image via Warner Bros. Pictures
Cary Grant in North By Northwest | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

17) Dirty Harry (1971)

Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry | Image via Warner Bros. Classics
Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry | Image via Warner Bros. Classics

Directed by Don Siegel, Dirty Harry is a hard-hitting and highly influential crime thriller that features Clint Eastwood in the lead role as the iconic Detective Harry Callahan. Featuring a hard-nosed hero, a formidable foe, and a realistic portrayal of police work, this film practically redefined the genre and was a huge success that spawned further sequels. Its impact can still be felt in many modern pictures.

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Edited by Anshika Jain
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