10 Greatest Movie Detectives of All Time, Ranked

During the 1930s, a significant rise in detective novels and whodunit mysteries by renowned authors such as Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler eventually caught the attention of Hollywood, leading to a collision between the literary world and the silver screen. Over the years, audiences have been introduced to detectives and hard-boiled private eyes, such as Dashiell Hammett's Nick and Nora Charlesand Sam Spade, as well as original film detectives, including Clint Eastwood's Harry Callahan and, most recently, Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc, who have had a significant influence on both cinema and film fans.