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At 94, Clint Eastwood returns with Juror No. 2, a legal thriller that could mark the end of his prolific career. This 40th film explores the moral dilemmas of a juror who discovers his possible involvement in a crime. The limited release of the film in the United States (about fifty theaters and minimal promotion) contrasts with its more enthusiastic reception in Europe, where Eastwood remains an icon of American cinema. This decision reflects a degree of caution on the part of the studio, possibly due to the unenthusiastic box-office performances of Eastwood’s recent films.

A Rich and Varied CareerClint Eastwood’s career is one of the longest and most influential in film history. Initially an actor in the 1950s, he became famous with the television series Rawhide, before conquering the big screen through Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns in the 1960s, notably with the Dollars trilogy (including A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). His “Man …