Magnum Force
"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.
Critics Sentiment
Harry flees to derelict aircraft carrier for final confrontation
Harry Callahan introduced with new partner Early Smith
The film builds from a slow investigative middle section to the thrilling aircraft carrier finale, jumping from 7.3 to 8.7 as the action peaks.
Magnum Force maintains solid entertainment value throughout with critics praising it as a worthy sequel that changes the formula effectively. The film builds momentum from a decent but unremarkable opening through strong character moments and plot revelations to an exciting action-packed finale. While some found the violence gratuitous and the mystery too obvious, most reviewers appreciated Eastwood's performance, the supporting cast, and the film's exploration of vigilante justice themes.
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Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Hal Holbrook
Lieutenant Briggs
Mitchell Ryan
Officer Charlie McCoy
David Soul
Officer John Davis
Felton Perry
Insp. Early Smith
Robert Urich
Officer Mike Grimes
Kip Niven
Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan
Tim Matheson
Officer Phil Sweet
Christine White
Carol McCoy
Adele Yoshioka
Sunny
Richard Devon
Carmine Ricca
Tony Giorgio
Frank Palancio
Albert Popwell
J. J. Sidney Wilson
John Mitchum
Frank DiGiorgio
Margaret Avery
Prostitute
Jack Kosslyn
Walter
Clifford A. Pellow
Lou Guzman
Maurice Argent
Nat Weinstein
Suzanne Somers
Pool Girl with Ring
Karna Small
Self - Journalist
Crew
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