Far beyond his early roles as a handsome cowboy, Clint Eastwood became one of the most successful and admired motion picture directors. In a working period surpassing fifty years, his work with his production team and his actors has become legendary  His films go deep within the motives and means of the protagonist.  He draws out the character of his characters. In some of these films he acts; in several he  is credited with the musical score. We will view and discuss fourteen of his most significant films, diving deeply into their content as well as reviewing their technical brilliance.