

Sudden Impact
1983-12-08 · 117 min · ★ 6.5
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Clint Eastwood
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 22,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 150,000,000
Top Cast
Clint EastwoodInsp. Harry Callahan
Sondra LockeJennifer Spencer
Pat HingleChief Jannings
Bradford DillmanCaptain Briggs
Audrie NeenanRay Parkins
Jack ThibeauKruger
Michael CurrieLt. Donnelly
Albert PopwellHorace King
Kevyn Major HowardHawkins
Bette FordLeah
Nancy ParsonsMrs. Kruger
Joe BellanBurly Detective
Mara CordayLoretta - Coffee Shop Waitress
Nancy FishHistorical Society Woman
Carmen ArgenzianoD'AmbrosiaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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