Dirty Harry
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Synopsis
When a killer calling himself "Scorpio" menaces San Francisco, tough-as-nails Police Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is assigned to track down the crazed psychopath.
Cast
- Clint Eastwood
- Harry Guardino
- Reni Santoni
- John Vernon
- Andrew Robinson
- John Larch
- John Mitchum
- Mae Mercer
- Lyn Edgington
- Ruth Kobart
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- Oct 29, 2023
I don’t care if this movie is problematic because what’s more important is that it’s awesome
Patrick WillemsDec 1, 2020100 One of those iconic, controversial works of art where its reputation both encapsulates and muddles how it actually functions. This is every bit as grotesque and thrilling as you've heard. Clint Eastwood's Inspector Callahan is hardly as scowling or as animalistic as…
SilentDawnNov 3, 2022We used to have a higher class of evil movie.
Will Sloan - May 20, 2015
"The city of San Francisco does not pay criminals...we pay a police department." You know it's hard out here for a pimp.
matt lynchJun 1, 2014The Outlaw Josey Wales takes out the trash on the streets of San Francisco armed with his .44 Magnum in Don Siegel's quintessential man's man fuck you political correctness action flick that introduced the world to one of the coolest badass motherfuckin' characters in the…
Todd GainesDec 6, 2022The rotating, neon Jesus Saves sign, the football field, and the whole face the cross ransom drop scene, the sleazy San Fransisco night has never looked cooler than this movie. They should do a remake where Dirty Harry Callahan cleans up the streets of NIMBYs and the…
Will Menaker - Jun 17, 2025
There is some dumbness in the plot, and in the police work, but it’s kind of a pop culture masterpiece. There is no fat on the bone. Mr. Siegel directs the hell out of this thing. He somehow creates a movie both raw and precise. Mr. Eastwood is such a movie star. Andy…
carrieandtracyJan 12, 2022I have to admit that when this movie started off with a dedication to all the hard working cops out there I did not participate in that. So this may taint my review. Feel free to disregard all of this, especially if that will keep you from commenting. It's standard in…
Branson ReeseFeb 8, 2021Don Siegel's nihilistic, unapologetic and controversial, Dirty Harry takes a rather simple and straightforward nugget of a plot (inspired by Zodiac killer case) and turns it into a genre classic and definitive cop thriller through the expert use of camera work, editing,…
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- Benny likedDirty Harry
a movie to watch while eating good spaghetti
Thomas Joyce likedDirty HarryWhilst showing its age in several problematic areas, Dirty Harry is a seriously strong cop-thriller that I’m glad I finally got around to! I had no idea there were like five Harry Callahan movies, I’m hoping they pop up on a service somewhere so I’m able to watch the rest. But I digress, THIS film…
James New likedDirty HarryFeels like one of many films that influenced the likes of Christopher Nolan and Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’. It’s very good, Eastwood at his most badass post-Dollars Trilogy and a truly maniacal villain. Score is great too. Just a very enjoyable film
- Jacob Hall lovedDirty Harry
Thought it was gonna be one of those cheesy action flicks from the early 70s, but the acting is actually really good. the antagonist is genuinely terrifying and Eastwood is amazing. Although it is weird to hear him without that deep raspy voice
Nick Dubberly is "meh" onDirty HarryWatching this film was like traveling to a different world! It’s crazy to see how this was what city life was like some 50+ years ago! I feel like society has gotten better is some ways, yet worse in others! An ok start to the series.
William Luckenbach lovedDirty HarryDirty Harry is essentially a western set in 1970s San Francisco. It’s full of constant suspense, heart pumping action, and a show stopping performance from Clint Eastwood in one of his most memorable roles. 8/10
- Edward Kronkvist lovedDirty Harry
Dirty Harry is such a peak character who executes justice in his own way. If you like a cat and mouse game between a detective and a serial killer I highly recommend this.
Ciaran Fourrier likedDirty HarryI can see how this was very influential for future movies of similar style. It’s pretty solid all around except for some parts that I found a bit boring or slow.
Mickerdoo likedDirty Harry70’s zodiac style serial killer with some great cat and mouse. Pursuit was well done. Night scenes were too dark. Classic rogue cop.
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Universal acclaim based on 90 Reviews
Dirty Harry is very effective at the level of a thriller. At another level, it uses the most potent star presence in American movies -- Clint Eastwood -- to lay things on the line. If there aren't mentalities like Dirty Harry's at loose in the land, then the movie is irrelevant. If there are, we should not blame the bearer of the bad news.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dirty Harry (1971) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Dirty Harry (1971)?
The movie is 1hr 42min long.
What's Dirty Harry (1971) about?
When a killer calling himself "Scorpio" menaces San Francisco, tough-as-nails Police Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is assigned to track down the crazed psychopath.
Who's the cast of Dirty Harry (1971)?
- Clint Eastwood as Harry
- Harry Guardino as Bressler
- Reni Santoni as Chico
- John Vernon as The Mayor
- Andrew Robinson as Killer
- John Larch as Chief
- John Mitchum as De Georgio
- Mae Mercer as Mrs. Russell
- Lyn Edgington as Norma
- Ruth Kobart as Bus Driver
Who's the director behind Dirty Harry (1971)?
Don Siegel and Clint Eastwood directed Dirty Harry (1971).
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