The Dead Pool (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Dead Pool is a 1988 action thriller directed by Buddy Van Horn, starring Clint Eastwood and Liam Neeson. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $37.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Buddy Van Horn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dead Pool About?
The premise of The Dead Pool without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gritty detective Harry Callahan is drawn into a dangerous situation when a serial killer begins targeting individuals listed in a disturbing "dead pool," a morbid list compiled by horror film director Peter Swan. As the killer claims victims, including TV reporter Samantha Walker, Callahan faces a challenging case that tests his methods and reputation. He must race against time to stop the escalating violence and prevent further deaths.
The Dead Pool Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pantyhose
- funeral
- neo western
- modern western
- cowboy cop
- final battle
- final showdown
- manly man
- dirty harry scenario
- hit list
- secret
- making a music video
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- ends with a freeze frame
- dirty harry character
- serial killer crime
- police procedural crime
- film director
- murder
- reporter
- chinatown
- mafia
- car chase
- blood splatter
- armed robbery
- foiled robbery
- news reporter
- junkie
- 16mm camera
- drinking beer
- guinness
- restaurant
- elevator
- asian american
- dinner date
- submachine gun
- police chief
- cameraman
- prison visit
- female reporter
- police procedural
- police shootout
- 1980s
- street shootout
- three word title
- dark comedy
- neo noir
- gangster
- cigarette smoking
- catch phrase
- chinese american
The Dead Pool Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Liam Neeson. Directed by Buddy Van Horn.
- Director Buddy Van Horn
The Dead Pool Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Dead Pool 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 63% User score
See on TMDB
The Dead Pool Plot Summary
What happens in The Dead Pool 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
As Inspector Harry Callahan testifies against the notorious crime lord Lou Janero, he manages to have the latter confined to prison. However, this victory comes at the significant cost of tarnishing Callahan’s reputation. The inspector finds himself under the relentless scrutiny of both Janero’s revenge-seeking henchmen and the ever-intrusive news media, whom he loathes. When four hitmen ambush him, Callahan swiftly eliminates the threat with his signature skill. Following this, the SFPD assigns him a partner, Al Quan, cautioning that partnerships often lead to a grim fate—advice that Callahan takes to heart.
Full summary
The whole story of The Dead Pool, scene by scene
The Dead Pool Box Office
The Dead Pool grossed $37.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$37.9M
- US & Canada
- $37.9M
The Dead Pool Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Dirty Harry Goes After The Killer
- Clip Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know The Dead Pool?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character of 'The Dead Pool'?
Cars in The Dead Pool
79 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 and the 1988 BMW 325i E30.
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Main role -
1988 BMW 325i E30 Important role -
1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role -
1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
The Dead Pool Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “Scommessa con la morte” and “Sala de espera al infierno”.
- Also known as
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- Scommessa con la morte
- Sala de espera al infierno
- La lista negra
- Dirty Harry V - Das Todesspiel
- Dirty Harry The Dead Pool
- Dirty Harry 5: The Dead Pool
- Dirty Harry na Lista Negra
- Sázka na smrt
- Dirty Harry i dødsspillet
- Dødsspillet
- Dirty Harry 5: A Lista Negra
- Purvinasis Haris 5
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- Список смертников
- Игра в смерть
- Смертельный список
- Мртви вир
- L'inspecteur Harry 5 - L'inspecteur Harry est la dernière cible
- Dirty Harry 5 - The Dead Pool
- 虎探追魂
- Dirty Harry - DasTodesspiel
- 赌彩黑名单
- 冲出死亡地
- Dirty Harry 5 - Das Todesspiel
- Das Todesspiel
- La Dernière Cible
- Ölüm Kumarı
- Pula Śmierci
- Likainen Harry ja murhapooli
- Грязный Гарри 5: Смертельный список
- Holtbiztos tipp
- 义胆豪侠
- ダーティハリー5
- Dödsspelet
- Στοίχημα Θανάτου
- Na Lista do Assassino
- משחק המוות
- Les enjeux de la mort
- Inspectorul Harry și jocul morții
- Мръсния Хари: Смъртоносен залог
- Stávka na smrť
- Mirties totalizatorius
- 더티 해리 5: 추적자
- 賭彩黑名單
- Црна листа
- استخر مرده
- Mồ Chôn Tội Ác
- Kolo smrti
- โพยสั่งตาย
- Surmaratas
- La llista negra
- Гра у смерть
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The Dead Pool FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Dead Pool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Dead Pool released?
The Dead Pool was released on July 13, 1988.
Who directed The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool was directed by Buddy Van Horn.
More films by Buddy Van Horn Who is in the cast of The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool stars Clint Eastwood and Liam Neeson.
How much did The Dead Pool make at the box office?
The Dead Pool grossed $37.9 million worldwide.
How is The Dead Pool rated?
The Dead Pool has 46 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does The Dead Pool have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dead Pool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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