1. Dirty Harry (1971): A classic action thriller featuring Eastwood as a San Francisco police detective known for his "no-nonsense" approach to crime-fighting and his iconic line "Go ahead, make my day."
2. A Fistful of Dollars (1964): This Western, directed by Sergio Leone, launched Eastwood's international fame and helped define the "Spaghetti Western" genre.
3. Unforgiven (1992): This critically acclaimed Western sees Eastwood direct himself as an aging gunfighter who reluctantly takes one last job. It won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.