Dirty Harry

1971 • 102 minutes

About this movie

Academy Award-winner Clint Eastwood ("Unforgiven," "Million Dollar Baby") stars as "Dirty Harry" Callahan in this riveting action film that spawned several blockbuster sequels. In this original, Detective Harry Callahan is determined to bring in psychotic killer Robinson, even if he's determined to break some of the rules. Brilliantly filmed for maximum impact. Recently selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 greatest American films of all time and added "Dirty Harry" as part of the 50 Greatest Heroes of all time. MPAA Rating: R (c) 1971 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved

Ratings and reviews

Filled with violence (though never gratuitous, IMHO) and more than just a hint of racism it's enjoyable nevertheless. More than a decade ago the first four Dirty Harry flicks were bundled (physical discs DVDS, not downloads) for less than $20.00 and I copped them at the time. This is the best of the series: not only is the story and acting excellent but it's recorded and filmed at a level that surprised me. Worth watching more than once.

I can't believe I just watched that for the first time, what a dark movie. They actually showed the naked body of a young woman pulled out of the ground in one of the scenes. The villain is played very well and wow, what a movie. I can see why it isn't ever played by TBS or whatever, it's too Hannibal Lecter. If you like Clint Eastwood, watch this movie.

Great Film love Clint Eastwood's character such a badass, the end (no spoilers) was one of the most satisfying endings to a movie I've ever seen. 5 stars definitely recommend if you're into action and thriller films.