In the late 1970s and early â80s, Harrison Ford was the most appealing hero Hollywood had to offer. His starring roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones in the eraâs two most popular franchises gave filmgoers charming swashbucklers who flashed a cocky grin and a quick wit. His characters were macho but not sexist, and even though he applied a light touch, he conveyed an emotional grit that suggested hidden depths. Put simply, he played men you just liked.
Emboldened by his blockbuster success, Ford pushed into more demanding terrain in the early â80s. This was the period in which he signed up for the moody, noir-ish