Dirty Harry is one of Clint Eastwood's most famous roles, but before he was even offered the part, the likes of Frank Sinatra ...

It marked Wayneâ s transition into the cop genre, blending action with noir-inspired storytelling. John Wayne is widely known for his iconic roles in classic Westerns and war movies ...

That alone speaks to its power as a film, as well as Wayne's as an actor. Maybe it's a little arrogant to consider your own movie the best of its genre, but in John Wayne's case, it's hard to argue.