21 Historic Images That Take Us Back to 1972

By 1972, Paul Newman and Clint Eastwood stood among the biggest box-office draws in Hollywood history. That year, Newman starred in Pocket Money, while Eastwood capitalized on his massive Dirty Harry success by directing and starring in Joe Kidd. Both actors redefined American masculinity on screen, transitioning seamlessly from classic western antiheroes to influential directors and cultural icons.