Movie
Sudden Impact
1983R1h 57m6.5 / 10
Dirty Harry is at it again.
When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.
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Synopsis
When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.
More about Sudden Impact
Cast
Clint EastwoodInsp. Harry Callahan
Sondra LockeJennifer Spencer
Pat HingleChief Jannings
Bradford DillmanCaptain BriggsPaul DrakeMick
Audrie NeenanRay Parkins
Jack ThibeauKruger
Michael CurrieLt. DonnellyCredits
- Directed by
- Clint Eastwood
- Written by
- Dean Riesner, Joseph Stinson, Charles B. Pierce, Earl E. Smith
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Dirty Harry Collection
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $150M
Production
Warner Bros. PicturesUnited States
Malpaso ProductionsUnited States
Themes
car firecarnivalcrimegang raperape revengerevenge murderersequeltough cop
