Sudden Impact (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sudden Impact is a 1983 action thriller starring Sondra Locke, Clint Eastwood and Bradford Dillman. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $67.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sudden Impact About?
The premise of Sudden Impact without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a traumatic past, Jennifer Spencer embarks on a relentless pursuit of the men responsible for her suffering, delivering a grim form of retribution. Meanwhile, veteran police officer Harry Callahan, grappling with personal struggles and on leave, finds himself observing her actions. Their lives become intertwined as Jennifer's quest for vengeance puts her in danger, forcing Harry to confront his own sense of justice and protect her from further harm.
Sudden Impact Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape and revenge
- cult film
- neo noir
- implied sex
- hot dog
- blonde woman
- ketchup on hotdog
- inadmissible evidence
- black coffee
- crying woman
- forced sex
- robbery
+38 more Show fewer
- waitress
- rape
- magnum handgun
- blood
- mob hit
- armed robbery
- prostitute
- panties
- shootout
- psychopath
- female psychopath
- diner
- coffee
- mobster
- gang rape
- .44 magnum
- female nudity
- san francisco california
- lesbian
- moral dilemma
- painting
- business owner
- reception
- prosecutor
- bluff
- man shot in the head
- art auction
- bridge
- police chief
- case dismissed
- blackmail
- intimidation
- special investigation
- vegetative state
- confession
- catatonia
- staring
- bangs
Sudden Impact Cast
Sondra Locke leads the cast, with Clint Eastwood and Bradford Dillman.
Also Starring in Sudden Impact
· 6 moreSudden Impact Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sudden Impact 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
-
IMDb 6.6 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.4
See on Metacritic
Sudden Impact Plot Summary
What happens in Sudden Impact from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
San Francisco artist Jennifer Spencer (Sondra Locke), now in her forties, is haunted by a traumatic past—years ago, she and her younger sister were brutally raped after being lured to a fair by a female associate of the assailants. The horrific incident left her sister in a permanent catatonic state, while Jennifer is driven by a thirst for vengeance.
The film opens with Jennifer confronting one of her rapists, George Wilburn (Michael Maurer), on a cliffside in the early morning light. In a shocking act of retribution, she shoots him twice—once in the groin and then in the head—before calmly leaving the scene.
Full summary
The whole story of Sudden Impact, scene by scene
Sudden Impact Box Office
Sudden Impact grossed $67.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$67.6M
- US & Canada
- $67.6M
Sudden Impact Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Go Ahead, Make My Day
- Clip The Famous Harry Callahan
How Well Do You Know Sudden Impact?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What traumatic event haunts Jennifer Spencer from her past?
Cars in Sudden Impact
62 cars on screen, including the 1982 Oldsmobile Firenza and the 1974 Plymouth Satellite.
-
1982 Oldsmobile Firenza Main role -
1974 Plymouth Satellite Main role -
1974 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1983 GMC Vandura Important role
Sudden Impact Also Known As
42 alternative titles, including “Coraggio... fatti ammazzare” and “Dirty Harry 4: Sudden Impact”.
- Also known as
-
- Coraggio... fatti ammazzare
- Dirty Harry 4: Sudden Impact
- Impacto súbito
- Dirty Harry Sudden Impact
- L'inspecteur Harry 4 - Le retour de l'inspecteur Harry
- Dirty Harry 4: Impacto Fulminante
- Dirty Harry 4 - Dirty Harry kommt zurück
- Dirty Harry IV - Sudden Impact
- Dirty Harry IV - Dirty Harry kommt zurück
- Purvinasis Haris 4
- Внезапный удар
- Изненадни удар
+30 more Show fewer
- Dirty Harry 4 - Sudden Impact
- Likaisen Harryn ratkaiseva isku
- Dirty Harry 4 - Dirty Harry kommt zurueck
- Dirty Harry kommt zurück
- Le Retour de l'inspecteur Harry
- Ani Vuruş
- Nagłe Zderzenie
- Ratkaiseva isku
- Грязный Гарри 4: Внезапный удар
- Az igazság útja
- 拨云见日
- ダーティハリー4
- Dirty Harry vender tilbage
- Ο Βρώμικος Χάρι
- Náhlý úder
- מכת פתע
- Întoarcerea inspectorului Harry
- Impacto Fulminante
- Мръсния Хари: Внезапен сблъсък
- Náhly úder
- Netikėtas susidūrimas
- 더티 해리 4: 써든 임팩트
- 撥雲見日
- ضربهٔ ناگهانی
- Đối Mặt
- Iznenadni udar
- แม็กนั่ม.44 มือปราบ ปืนโหด
- Impacte sobtat
- Otsustav löök
- Раптовий удар
Seen Sudden Impact?
Movies Like Sudden Impact
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sudden Death, Sudden Thunder and Instinct to Kill.
Sudden Impact FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sudden Impact, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Sudden Impact released?
Sudden Impact was released on December 9, 1983.
Who is in the cast of Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact stars Sondra Locke, Clint Eastwood and Bradford Dillman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Sudden Impact make at the box office?
Sudden Impact grossed $67.6 million worldwide.
How is Sudden Impact rated?
Sudden Impact has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 52 on Metacritic.
Does Sudden Impact have a post-credit scene?
No. Sudden Impact has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
