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The Enforcer (1976)

โ€œThe dirtiest Harry of them all.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,020 votes 1h 36m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#18 of 23 films from 1976 #930 of 2168 in action

Directed by James Fargo ยท Written by Gail Morgan Hickman, Stirling Silliphant, Dean Riesner, S.W. Schurr

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Overview

Dirty Harry Callahan returns again, this time saddled with a rookie female partner. Together, they must stop a terrorist group consisting of angry Vietnam veterans.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Insp. Harry Callahan
Tyne Dalyas Insp. Kate Moore
Harry Guardinoas Lt. Al Bressler
Bradford Dillmanas Captain McKay
John Mitchumas Frank DiGiorgio
DeVeren Bookwalteras Bobby Maxwell
John Crawfordas The Mayor
Samantha Doaneas Wanda
Robert F. Hoyas Buchinski
Jocelyn Jonesas Miki
M.G. Kellyas Father John
Nick Pellegrinoas Martin
Albert Popwellas Mustapha
Rudy Ramosas Mendez

Facts

Release dateDecember 16, 1976
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$9,000,000
Box office$46,236,000 (5.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0074483

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Questions

How long is The Enforcer?
The Enforcer runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Enforcer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,020 votes, which places it #18 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 26%) and #930 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Enforcer?
The Enforcer was directed by James Fargo. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Every Which Way but Loose (1978).
Who stars in The Enforcer?
Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan; Tyne Daly as Insp. Kate Moore; Harry Guardino as Lt. Al Bressler; Bradford Dillman as Captain McKay; John Mitchum as Frank DiGiorgio; DeVeren Bookwalter as Bobby Maxwell.
What is The Enforcer rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Enforcer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18233.

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