The most risky film of Clint Eastwood's career was initially thought to be a "flop" but became a surprise success, proving Eastwood's genius once again.

In a business as risky as the entertainment industry, where nothing can be said for certain about a project and whether it would please audiences or go down as a forgotten memory, Clint Eastwood has proven his genius one too many times. Be it through guaranteed successes or some really dangerous ones, he has managed to enthrall the audience in the most outstanding way possible.

First, his 1978 action comedy Every Which Way but Loose was considered one of his riskiest projects when he decided to do it. Due to uncertainty about how viewers would react to it, some even believed it might flop. And yet, Eastwood being Eastwood proved to everyone that he could turn even the film that could have easily ended his career into a surprise hit.

When Every Which Way but Loose came out in 1978, it starred Clint Eastwood in one of the most unpredictable roles: As a trucker-cum-bar-knuckle prizefighter named Philo Beddoe, who embarks on several misadventures as he clashes with various groups . from fellow cyclists to even police officers. But he is not alone, as his pet orangutan, Clyde, came with him.