Dirty Harry (1971): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dirty Harry is a 1971 action thriller starring Clint Eastwood, John Vernon and John Mitchum. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $36 million worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dirty Harry About?
The premise of Dirty Harry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A relentless killer, known as Scorpio, terrorizes San Francisco, taunting the police with cryptic threats and deadly actions. Detective Harry Callahan, a hardened and uncompromising officer, is tasked with stopping him. As Scorpio's crimes become increasingly audacious, Harry's pursuit of justice pushes him to the edge, challenging his methods and forcing him to confront the boundaries of the law. He must stop the killer before more lives are lost, even if it means risking everything.
Dirty Harry Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- san francisco california
- zodiac killer
- anti hero
- .44 magnum
- pistol
- police
- revolver
- vigilante
- police inspector
- serial killer
- female nudity
- neo noir
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- racial slur
- murder
- fistfight
- blood splatter
- police officer
- repeated line
- rooftop
- shotgun
- shot in the back
- mayor
- pump action shotgun
- buried alive
- rogue cop
- stadium
- psychopath
- badge
- hijacked bus
- stakeout
- social commentary
- dirty harry character
- shootout
- cop drama
- police detective
- district attorney
- blockbuster
- famous line
- two word title
- child in jeopardy
- love interest
- school bus
- national film registry
- police brutality
- sniper
- north american poliziottesco
- torture
- revenge
- brawl
- corpse
Dirty Harry Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with John Vernon and John Mitchum.
Also Starring in Dirty Harry
· 6 moreDirty Harry Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dirty Harry 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 74% User score
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Dirty Harry Plot Summary
What happens in Dirty Harry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a poignant tribute, showcasing the names of officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty on a marble wall in San Francisco. As the opening credits roll, the scene transitions to a silenced rifle barrel, where a brooding Caucasian man stares through the scope, locking onto his unsuspecting target: a striking young woman sunbathing in a rooftop pool. Without hesitation, he pulls the trigger, sending her into a fit of agony as her lifeblood transforms the serene water into a gruesome spectacle.
Full summary
The whole story of Dirty Harry, scene by scene
Dirty Harry Box Office
Dirty Harry grossed $36 million worldwide. $36 million came from the US and Canada and $137 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$36M
- US & Canada
- $36M
- International
- $137
Dirty Harry Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 1 trailer, 8 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Do You Feel Lucky, Punk
- Clip Harry Goes After Scorpio
- Clip Extended Movie Preview
- Clip 4K Movie Clip - Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?
How Well Do You Know Dirty Harry?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the sniper in 'Dirty Harry'?
Cars in Dirty Harry
81 cars on screen, including the 1968 Ford Custom 500 and the 1963 Ford B-Series.
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1968 Ford Custom 500 Main role -
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1966 Ford Custom Important role -
1968 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role
Dirty Harry Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Ispettore Callaghan il caso scorpio è tuo” and “L'inspecteur Harry 1”.
- Also known as
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- Ispettore Callaghan il caso scorpio è tuo
- L'inspecteur Harry 1
- Smerige klabak
- Likainen Harry
- Ο Επιθεωρητής Κάλαχαν
- Prljavi Harry
- 더티 해리
- Harry el Sucio
- Kirli Harry
- Kirli Adam
- L'Inspecteur Harry
- Ispettore Callaghan: Il caso Scorpio è tuo!!
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- A Fúria da Razão
- Грязный Гарри
- Brudny Harry
- Drsný Harry
- มือปราบ ปืนโหด
- Piszkos Harry
- ダーティハリー
- 肮脏的哈里
- הארי המזוהם
- Inspectorul Harry
- Perseguidor Implacável
- Мръсният Хари
- Harry, el sucio
- Purvinasis Haris
- Брудний Гаррі
- 緊急追捕令
- Harry el Brut
- هری کثیف
- Harry "Bẩn Thỉu"
- Räpane Harry
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Dirty Harry FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dirty Harry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dirty Harry?
Dirty Harry runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Dirty Harry released?
Dirty Harry was released on December 23, 1971.
Who is in the cast of Dirty Harry?
Dirty Harry stars Clint Eastwood, John Vernon and John Mitchum, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dirty Harry make at the box office?
Dirty Harry grossed $36 million worldwide ($36 million domestic, $137 international).
How is Dirty Harry rated?
Dirty Harry has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Dirty Harry have a post-credit scene?
No. Dirty Harry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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