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Sudden Impact (1983)

โ€œDirty Harry is at it again.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,038 votes 1h 57m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#27 of 39 films from 1983 #1033 of 2168 in action

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Joseph Stinson, Dean Riesner, Charles B. Pierce, Earl E. Smith

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Overview

When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Insp. Harry Callahan
Sondra Lockeas Jennifer Spencer
Pat Hingleas Chief Jannings
Bradford Dillmanas Captain Briggs
Paul Drakeas Mick
Audrie Neenanas Ray Parkins
Jack Thibeauas Kruger
Michael Currieas Lt. Donnelly
Albert Popwellas Horace King
Mark Keylounas Officer Bennett
Kevyn Major Howardas Hawkins
Bette Fordas Leah
Nancy Parsonsas Mrs. Kruger
Joe Bellanas Burly Detective

Facts

Release dateDecember 8, 1983
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$150,000,000 (6.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086383

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Questions

How long is Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Sudden Impact worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,038 votes, which places it #27 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 33%) and #1033 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Sudden Impact?
Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan; Sondra Locke as Jennifer Spencer; Pat Hingle as Chief Jannings; Bradford Dillman as Captain Briggs; Paul Drake as Mick; Audrie Neenan as Ray Parkins.
What is Sudden Impact rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sudden Impact?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18234.

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