Tag: Hang ‘Em High
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Beyond the Leading Role: The Westerns That Shaped Clint Eastwood’s Career, Even Without Him in the Spotlight
Two of Clint Eastwood’s favorite Westerns had a big impact on his own work in the genre. The Western genre was waning in popularity by the time Eastwood became a movie star in the 1960s, but his work in the Dollars movie trilogy or Hang ‘Em High helped keep “Oaters” alive in the years that…
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The Decision that Defined Clint Eastwood’s Career: ‘Hang ‘Em High’ vs. Gregory Peck’s Role
Movie star Clint Eastwood is one of the biggest Hollywood names in the industry. However, it took time and hard work to gain that respect. Eastwood originally turned down the lead role in Mackenna’s Gold, which ultimately went to Gregory Peck. Instead, the actor starred in a small-budget movie called Hang ‘Em High because…