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Sudden Impact
Thriller · Crime · Action · 1983
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.
Movie details
Sudden Impact
“Dirty Harry is at it again.”
1983 Thriller · Crime · Action 1h 57m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Sudden Impact?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Dean Riesner · Joseph Stinson · Charles B. Pierce · Earl E. Smith
Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Sondra Locke
Jennifer Spencer
Pat Hingle
Chief Jannings
Bradford Dillman
Captain Briggs
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Paul Drake
Mick
Audrie Neenan
Ray Parkins
Jack Thibeau
Kruger
Court is in session
Put Sudden Impact on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.