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Magnum Force (1973)

โ€œThis time the bullets are hitting pretty close to home.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,257 votes 2h 4m r ActionDramaCrime

#20 of 30 films from 1973 #547 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ted Post ยท Written by John Milius, Michael Cimino

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Overview

"Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Insp. Harry Callahan
Hal Holbrookas Lieutenant Briggs
Mitchell Ryanas Officer Charlie McCoy
David Soulas Officer John Davis
Felton Perryas Insp. Early Smith
Robert Urichas Officer Mike Grimes
Kip Nivenas Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan
Tim Mathesonas Officer Phil Sweet
Tony Giorgioas Frank Palancio
Christine Whiteas Carol McCoy
Adele Yoshiokaas Sunny
Richard Devonas Carmine Ricca
Albert Popwellas J. J. Sidney Wilson
Margaret Averyas Prostitute

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 1973
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Box office$39,768,000
IMDbtt0070355

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Questions

How long is Magnum Force?
Magnum Force runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Magnum Force worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,257 votes, which places it #20 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 37%) and #547 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Magnum Force?
Magnum Force was directed by Ted Post. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hang 'em High (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970).
Who stars in Magnum Force?
Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan; Hal Holbrook as Lieutenant Briggs; Mitchell Ryan as Officer Charlie McCoy; David Soul as Officer John Davis; Felton Perry as Insp. Early Smith; Robert Urich as Officer Mike Grimes.
What is Magnum Force rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Magnum Force?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18232.

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