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Magnum Force

  • 19731973
  • 18+18+
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
63K
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Clint Eastwood in Magnum Force (1973)
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San Francisco Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is on the trail of vigilante Police Officers who are not above going beyond the law to kill the city's undesirables.San Francisco Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is on the trail of vigilante Police Officers who are not above going beyond the law to kill the city's undesirables.San Francisco Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is on the trail of vigilante Police Officers who are not above going beyond the law to kill the city's undesirables.
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    • Ted Post
  • Writers
    • Harry Julian Fink(original material)
    • Rita M. Fink(original material)
    • John Milius(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Mitchell Ryan
    • Ted Post
  • Writers
    • Harry Julian Fink(original material)
    • Rita M. Fink(original material)
    • John Milius(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Mitchell Ryan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 240User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Insp. Harry Calahan
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Lt. Briggs
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Officer Charlie McCoy
    David Soul
    David Soul
    • Officer Davis
    Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson
    • Officer Sweet
    Kip Niven
    Kip Niven
    • Officer Astrachan
    Robert Urich
    Robert Urich
    • Officer Grimes
    Felton Perry
    Felton Perry
    • Insp. Early Smith
    Maurice Argent
    Maurice Argent
    • Nat Weinstein
    Margaret Avery
    Margaret Avery
    • Prostitute
    Richard Devon
    Richard Devon
    • Ricca
    Tony Giorgio
    Tony Giorgio
    • Palancio
    Jack Kosslyn
    Jack Kosslyn
    • Walter
    Bob March
    • Estabrook
    Bob McClurg
    • Cab Driver
    John Mitchum
    John Mitchum
    • DiGorgio
    Russ Moro
    • Ricca's Driver
    Clifford A. Pellow
    • Guzman
      • Ted Post
    • Writers
      • Harry Julian Fink(original material)
      • Rita M. Fink(original material)
      • John Milius(screenplay) (story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is Clint Eastwood's favorite "Dirty Harry" movie.
    • Goofs
      During the "try knocking on the door" dialogue, a trolley can be seen passing by on the street outside. One of the trolley patrons waves directly at the camera, obviously aware that a film was being shot.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Harry Callahan: A man's GOT to know his limitations.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits are played over a hand (presumably Harry's) holding a 44 Magnum against a red background. As such, this is the only Dirty Harry movie in which the opening credits are not played over San Francisco scenery.
    • Alternate versions
      Harry Callahan's character name becomes Harry ''Callaghan'' in the Italian version and titles because the local distributor thought it sounded better.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)

    User reviews240

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    8/10
    Good Movie
    I sometimes wonder if "Magnum Force" is a better movie than "Dirty Harry." In the latter, Harry Calahan is up against a psycho causing panic, while in "Magnum Force" Harry opposes a number of enemies: enemies he would not have expected at first. Crime is still on the rise, there is too much corruption and too few 'real' cops, like him. When he meets some young, aspiring cops he is amazed by their qualities. Great acting by Clint Eastwood who is just perfect in playing the old-fashioned Harry Callahan. There is violence, but the strange thing is you support Callahan in 'cleaning' the city. One of the best in the Dirty Harry-series.
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    • mrbrigante
    • Jan 2, 2005

    FAQ9

    • What does Harry mean when he says he uses a 'Light special' bullet in his 44 Magnum?
    • How many Dirty Harry movies are there?
    • How did the killer cop track down the pimp's car?

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1973 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Cost Plus World Market - 2552 Taylor Street, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Malpaso Company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 4 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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