Magnum Force (1973): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Magnum Force is a 1973 action thriller directed by Ted Post, starring Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook and Felton Perry. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $39.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Ted Post
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Magnum Force About?
The premise of Magnum Force without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a gritty San Francisco, Detective "Dirty Harry" Callahan investigates a vigilante group targeting criminals who have avoided justice through legal loopholes. As Callahan pursues the gang, he suspects a connection to a series of murders, and his investigation leads him to believe his former partner may be involved, forcing him to confront a deeply personal and dangerous situation.
Magnum Force Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- killer pimp
- female nudity
- prostitute
- aircraft cockpit
- airplane
- serial killer
- sex scene
- multiple serial killers
- police detective
- marital separation
- interracial romance
- loss of husband
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- murder
- police
- stakeout
- bomb
- mailbox
- airport
- 44 magnum revolver
- plastic explosive
- bullet
- facial stitches
- police surveillance
- motorcycle hit by a car
- shooting range
- armed robbery
- vigilantism
- civil liberties
- binoculars
- blood splatter
- disguise
- betrayal
- shotgun
- shootout
- menage a trois
- police vigilantism
- standoff
- sequel
- bomb in mailbox
- death of friend
- 1970s
- male nudity
- anti hero
- racial slur
- blockbuster
- attempted bribery
- stand alone sequel
- marine salvage
- mobster
- marksmanship contest
Magnum Force Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Hal Holbrook and Felton Perry. Directed by Ted Post; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ted Post
Also Starring in Magnum Force
· 6 moreMore from Ted Post
More films directed by Ted Post, best-rated first: Hang 'Em High, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, The Human Shield and Stagecoach.
Magnum Force Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Magnum Force 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Magnum Force Plot Summary
What happens in Magnum Force from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a striking visual of a Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver against a red backdrop, accompanied by the ominous voice of Inspector ‘Dirty’ Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood). He declares, “This is the .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world. And it could blow your head clean off. Do you feel lucky?” As the credits roll, the story sets a dark tone, revealing the aftermath of a heinous crime involving Carmine Ricca (Hal Holbrook), a labor racketeer who escapes justice. Following his acquittal for the murder of a union leader and his family, Ricca’s freedom ignites fury among protesters outside the courthouse.
Full summary
The whole story of Magnum Force, scene by scene
Magnum Force Box Office
Magnum Force grossed $39.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$39.8M
- US & Canada
- $39.8M
Magnum Force Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip Hijackers on the Plane
- Clip Extended Movie Preview
- Clip Shootout between Dirty Harry and the Mob
- Clip Dirty Harry Stops the Robbery
How Well Do You Know Magnum Force?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What caliber is the revolver that Dirty Harry famously uses?
Magnum Force Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Dirty Harry 2 - Callahan” and “Dirty Harry 2”.
- Also known as
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- Dirty Harry 2 - Callahan
- Dirty Harry 2
- Vigilance
- Dirty Harry 2: Magnum Force
- Dirty Harry Magnum Force
- L'inspecteur Harry 2 - Magnum Force
- Dirty Harry 2: Magnum 44
- Dirty Harry 2 - Calahan
- Dirty Harry II - Magnum Force
- Высшая сила
- Грязный Гарри 2: Сила магнума
- Dirty Harry 2 - Magnum Force
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- Harry el fuerte
- Likainen Harry: Magnum .44
- Dirty Harry II - Callahan
- Una 44 Magnum per l'ispettore Callaghan
- Magnum .44
- Silahın Gücü
- Грязный Гарри 2: Высшая сила
- A Magnum ereje
- ダーティハリー2
- Harry - O Detective em Acção
- Dirty Harry går amok
- Siła Magnum
- Ένα Μάγκνουμ 44 για τον Επιθεωρητή Κάλαχαν
- הארי המזוהם חוזר
- 더티 해리 2: 이것이 법이다
- Forța pistolului
- Magnum 44
- 紧急搜捕令
- Мръсния Хари: Силата на Магнума
- Purvinasis Haris 2
- À coups de magnum
- 緊急搜捕令
- Магнум 44
- Harry el Fort
- قدرت مگنوم
- Lực Lượng Chống Tội Phạm
- Klopka za inspektora Callahana
- มือปราบ ปืนโหด 2
- Сила Магнума
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Magnum Force FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Magnum Force, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Magnum Force?
Magnum Force runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Magnum Force released?
Magnum Force was released on December 25, 1973.
Who directed Magnum Force?
Magnum Force was directed by Ted Post.
More films by Ted Post Who is in the cast of Magnum Force?
Magnum Force stars Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook and Felton Perry, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Magnum Force make at the box office?
Magnum Force grossed $39.8 million worldwide.
How is Magnum Force rated?
Magnum Force has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Magnum Force have a post-credit scene?
No. Magnum Force has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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