Dirty Harry novels Dirty Harry novels "Dirty Harry" novels include film novelizations and original tie-ins based on the "Dirty Harry" film franchise. Like the films, the novels portray Inspector "Dirty Harry" Callahan as he ruthlessly fights criminals. Novelizations of the first four films, "Dirty Harry", "Magnum Force", "The Enforcer", and "Sudden Impact", were published between 1971 and 1983. Additionally, after star Clint Eastwood announced he would make no further "Dirty Harry" films after "The Enforcer", Warner Books published twelve new novels attributed to Dane Hartman, a collective pen name used by at least three authors, between 1981 and 1983. Warner Bros. licensed novelizations
Clint Eastwood filmography Alcatraz", "Tightrope", "The Bridges of Madison County", and "Gran Torino". Eastwood started directing in 1971, and in 1982, his debut as a producer began with two films, "Firefox" and "Honkytonk Man". Eastwood also has contributed music to his films, either through performing or composing. He has starred in western, action, comedy, and drama films. Eastwood has been a primary character in two film franchises: as the Man with No Name in the "Dollars" Trilogy and as Harry Callahan in the "Dirty Harry" series. Other notable roles include Josey Wales in "The Outlaw Josey Wales", the Stranger in "High Plains Drifter",