Debapriya Bhattacharya
Hollywood icon Harrison Ford made his screen debut in 1966, and after appearing in a number of smaller roles, got his breakthrough as Han Solo in George Lucas’ 1977 film ‘Star Wars.’ The movie spawned one of the most successful franchises in history, with Harrison reprising his role for multiple projects. His stardom was also aided by playing the titular lead in the ‘Indiana Jones‘ film series, as well as Rick Deckard in the ‘Blade Runner‘ franchise. These roles, along with those in films like ‘Patriot Games’ and ‘Clear and Present Danger,’ solidified his place as an action hero in the industry. Over the decades, Harrison has starred in movies from a wide range of genres, including ‘The Mosquito Coast,’ ‘Working Girl,’ ‘Air Force One,’ ‘Cowboys & Aliens,’ ‘The Age of Adaline,’ and ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’ A licensed pilot and environmental activist, he has received numerous accolades over the years and has been honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Honorary César, and Honorary Palme d’Or awards. If you wish to check out his works on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
2. Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
Based on Scott Mitchell Rosenberg’s graphic novel of the same name, the Jon Favreau directorial ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ follows a mysterious gunslinger who wakes up in the middle of nowhere in the wild, wild West with no memory of getting there in the first place. He finds an odd metal bracelet on his wrist and walks into a remote town, where he is identified as a wanted man. As he is about to be locked up and transferred to the city, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) rides into town with his men and intervenes. He seemingly does not take kindly to the stranger, but the two join forces when the town faces an extraterrestrial threat unlike anything anyone has ever seen. Watch the movie here.
1. The Devil’s Own (1997)
Helmed by Alan J. Pakula, ‘The Devil’s Own’ is set around New York Police Department officer Tom O’Meara (Harrison Ford), who allows visiting Irishman Rory Devaney (Brad Pitt) to stay at his family residence as a favor to his friend. Though he initially comes across as a shy young man, Rory soon charms his way to becoming a favorite of the family. However, when Tom and his wife, Sheila (Margaret Colin), face intruders while entering their home one day, he makes the shocking discovery that Rory is a member of the Irish Republican Army who is stockpiling guns and cash at his home. His trip to the country is part of a plot to smuggle armaments into Dublin. The knowledge leaves Tom conflicted about his duties, and he feels compelled to stop his guest. You can stream the action thriller here.
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