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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 5847
Released: February 10, 2009 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
With over 50 years in show business, Clint Eastwood has established himself as a film legend by creating memorable characters and directing enduring movies. Now, four of his most unforgettable films are available together in the Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection. Featuring some of his most diverse roles, this set brings you the thrills and excitement of Play Misty for Me and The Eiger Sanction (both also directed by Eastwood), as well as the riveting intrigue and passion of Coogan’s Bluff and The Beguiled. Showcasing the career of a true Hollywood star, the Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection is a must-own addition to any film library.
Play Misty for Me
In his directorial debut, Clint Eastwood stars as a radio disc jockey who becomes the victim of psychotic obsession when he tries to end a torrid affair with a fan (Jessica Walter).
The Eiger Sanction
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this action thriller about a professional assassin who is forced out of retirement in order to avenge a friend’s murder in the Swiss Alps.
Coogan’s Bluff
Clint Eastwood stars as a soft-spoken, straightforward Arizona lawman whose unorthodox methods of capturing an escaped murderer anger a tough NYC police lieutenant.
The Beguiled
In this psychological thriller of love, betrayal and hidden passions, Clint Eastwood stars as a wounded soldier who finds shelter in an all-girls academy during the Civil War.
Description of Clint Eastwood American Icon Collection (Play Misty for Me / The Eiger Sanction / Coogan's Bluff / The Beguiled):
Play Misty for Me
Clint Eastwood (making his very assured directorial debut) is a poetry-spouting stud-muffin DJ stalked by a maniacally amorous fan after a misguided one-night stand in this enjoyably schlocky, undeniably effective film about good intentions gone murderously wacky. Although many of the very '70s trappings presented here may ultimately be too dated to be taken seriously (including a very self-indulgent jazz number and a hilariously gooey seduction number between Eastwood and Donna Mills), the core premise of infatuation taken out of bounds remains uncomfortably plausible--and was influential enough to be appropriated by one of the biggest hits of the '80s. (Here's a hint--it starred Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and a very unfortunate bunny rabbit). A well-staged and occasionally very frightening thriller worth watching for Jessica Walter's peerlessly unhinged performance alone. Frequent Eastwood collaborator Don Siegel (director of Dirty Harry, Coogan's Bluff, and The Beguiled, to name but a few) has a nice cameo as Murphy, the mustachioed, chess-playing bartender. --Andrew Wright
The Eiger Sanction
Clint Eastwood held the dual role of director and star of this 1975 spy thriller, which makes up for sluggish pacing with a breathtaking climax on a treacherous peak in the Swiss Alps. The plot kicks into gear when Eastwood, playing a retired assassin, is recruited back into a secret organization to avenge the murder of an old friend. He's then blackmailed into making a second "hit"; this time his target is one of three men who will be attempting to conquer the Eiger, a dangerous peak in Switzerland. Himself an accomplished climber, Eastwood's character joins the expedition with George Kennedy as leader of the ground crew. Shifting loyalties, apparent betrayals, and paranoid suspicion factor into the suspenseful climax on the sheer face of the mountain. This memorable sequence--for which Eastwood performed his own mountain-climbing stunts--is effectively intense, built on a standard plot of double-cross and intrigue that was intended to combine Eastwood's screen persona with the global adventure of the James Bond films. For the most part it works--it's not one of Eastwood's better films, but it's got some first-class thrills (and a sly performance by Jack Cassidy) to grab and hold your interest. --Jeff Shannon
Coogan's Bluff
Clint Eastwood stars as a soft-spoken, straightforward Arizona lawman whose unorthodox methods of capturing an escaped murderer anger a tough NYC police lieutenant.
The Beguiled
In this psychological thriller of love, betrayal and hidden passions, Clint Eastwood stars as a wounded soldier who finds shelter in an all-girls academy during the Civil War.
Clint Eastwood American Icon Collection (Play Misty for Me / The Eiger Sanction / Coogan's Bluff / The Beguiled) Reviews:
3 GOOD MOVIES AND THE EIGER SANCTION 
2009-11-15 - I stumbled across this collection at Wal-Mart and snatched it up. I figured for $12.00, it was a low-risk purchase.
Turns out, it was a great deal. Each of these movies has been remastered and looks/sounds great. "Misty" was the first film Eastwood directed, but even back then the man clearly had talent. "Misty" is, in fact, a very good suspense film, with plenty of clever touches and intelligent subtext to match. (Note at the beginning of the film, Eastwood's character is outside his former girlfriend's house looking through the window. Here HE is the stalker.) The only flaw in the film is a rather amateurish soundtrack. Eastwood had a limited budget, and the composer he hired had never scored a film before. Also, there's an extended romantic scene between Eastwood and Donna Mills that frankly seems to belong in a different film.
The "Beguiled" is definitely one of director Don Siegel's most ambitious, artful films, and it's entertaining seeing Eastwood play a character who's a lot more complictated than, say, Dirty Harry.
"Coogen's Bluff," was also helmed by Siegel. The story is fairly entertaining, but the real fun is seeing an Eastwood character making his way through a New York City setting. As far as I know, this is the only film where that takes place.
As for the "Eiger Sanction," the less said the better. The script is incredibly stupid, which goes to show Eastwood is a good director only as long as he has a decent script. It's hard to believe how he gave a pass to some of the lines the characters in this film utter.
Along with the movies is a good documentary about "Misty" with interviews by the participlants thirty years later, and a second documentary about the films Siegel and Eastwood made together.
nice collection 
2009-10-22 - A good collection of his early films, including his first time as a director. Not much extra beyond the films except for a well done segment interviewing him about his role as a first-time director. an excellent segment, making the collection worth purchasing if you have seen all the films.
Clint, Clint & more Clint 
2009-06-22 - Hard to beat the price for 4 movies. However, three out of the 4 movies on this dvd are not worth watching. They're actuallly very cheesy & sort of comical.
Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection
2009-06-18 - EXCELLENT MOVIES, I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY BOYFRIEND. HE HAS WATCHED THEM OVER AND OVER!
Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection
2009-04-17 - Play Misty For Me is a great thriller, up there with Alfred Hitchcock! The other movies in the collection are enjoyable.
