Sudden Impact
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.
Critics Sentiment
Harry causes crime lord Threlkis to have a fatal heart attack
Harry is ordered to take vacation and sent to San Paulo
The film drops significantly when Harry is reassigned to San Paulo, moving from high-energy action to more predictable police procedural territory.
Sudden Impact receives mixed praise as a Dirty Harry entry that attempts something different with its dual protagonist structure and revenge themes. Critics appreciated the famous catchphrase sequence and Sondra Locke's compelling performance, but found the film less consistently entertaining than earlier entries, with some questioning its extreme violence and moral compromises.
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Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Sondra Locke
Jennifer Spencer
Pat Hingle
Chief Jannings
Bradford Dillman
Captain Briggs
Paul Drake
Mick
Audrie Neenan
Ray Parkins
Jack Thibeau
Kruger
Michael Currie
Lt. Donnelly
Albert Popwell
Horace King
Mark Keyloun
Officer Bennett
Kevyn Major Howard
Hawkins
Bette Ford
Leah
Nancy Parsons
Mrs. Kruger
Joe Bellan
Burly Detective
Wendell Wellman
Tyrone
Mara Corday
Loretta - Coffee Shop Waitress
Russ McCubbin
Eddie
Robert Sutton
Carl
Nancy Fish
Historical Society Woman
Carmen Argenziano
D'Ambrosia
Crew
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