Sudden Impact

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  • R
  • 1983
  • 1 hr 57 min
  • 6.6  (48,333)
  • 52

Sudden Impact is a 1983 American thriller film directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars as the lead character. The movie was the fourth installment in the Dirty Harry film series and marked the return of Eastwood to the franchise after a gap of seven years. The movie was also the first in the series to be directed by Eastwood himself. The film was a commercial success and grossed over $200 million worldwide.

The story of Sudden Impact revolves around Inspector Harry Callahan (played by Eastwood), who is investigating a series of murders in San Francisco. The victims are all linked to a brutal gang of criminals and drug dealers known as the mob. The murders are committed by a mysterious female killer played by Sondra Locke. She is a rape survivor seeking revenge against her attackers who were all members of the mob. The killer's ultimate target is the head of the mob, whom she intends to kill.

As Harry proceeds with the investigation, he comes across various clues that lead him to suspect the involvement of the female killer. However, he is unable to apprehend her, and the body count continues to rise. The killer's plans, which involve psychological manipulation, allow her to evade the authorities and continue her spree of murders.

The film quickly builds up the tension and suspense as Harry comes close to unearthing the killer's identity. The confrontation between Harry and the killer takes place in the final act of the movie and is a showcase of Eastwood's trademark thriller style. With a thrilling action sequence and tight editing, the movie keeps the audience on the edge of their seats till the end.

Along with Eastwood and Locke, the movie also stars Pat Hingle, who plays Harry's superior and friend, and Bradford Dillman, who plays the leader of the mob.

The movie's screenplay was written by Joseph C. Stinson based on a story by Earl E. Smith and Charles B. Pierce. The film's storyline explores darker themes of vigilantism, rape, and revenge, which was a departure from the previous installments of the Dirty Harry series.

The film's soundtrack, composed by Lalo Schifrin, features a haunting main theme that adds to the movie's overall atmosphere. The movie was shot on location in San Francisco, which gives the film an authentic look and feel.

Overall, Sudden Impact is a must-watch for fans of Eastwood and his Dirty Harry character. The movie brings back the gritty, intense action of the previous movies in the series while also introducing new elements that give the film a unique flavor. Eastwood's direction and performance, combined with an engaging storyline and a top-notch supporting cast, make the movie a classic of its genre.

Sudden Impact is a 1983 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6 and a MetaScore of 52.

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  • Release Date
    1983
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 57 min
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (48,333)
  • Metascore
    52