Watching Clint Eastwood’s work from the early years of his career—a period when he was exploring different possibilities after achieving significant recognition in Sergio Leone's 'The Man with No Name' series—is a real pleasure, as you observe him experimenting with various types of films and figuring out what path to pursue. There are some surprising treasures to be found both behind and in front of the camera, including movies like 'Two Mules for Sister Sara', 'Breezy', 'The Beguiled', 'Play Misty for Me', 'Where Eagles Dare', and this one, where he portrays a character who is completely out of his element—a deputy sheriff from a rural area tasked with tracking down an escaped prisoner in New York City. The sheer range of films available from that era provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and appreciate them individually. I first encountered these movies through the extensive collection '35 Years 35 Films', and even more comprehensive sets have appeared since then; they all represent worthwhile acquisitions for serious movie fans. It’s enjoyable to see Lee J. Cobb and Susan Clark (at a time when she was particularly charming), and director Siegel is always a safe bet, as he—along with Leone—were major influences on Eastwood during this formative period of his career, as he developed his own identity as an actor and filmmaker from San Francisco. It’s certainly a film worth acquiring and watching again.

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