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The Dead Pool

The Dead Pool

Action · Crime · Thriller · 1988

Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.

Movie details

The Dead Pool

“Dirty Harry just learned a new game.”

1988 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 31m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Buddy Van Horn

Written by

Steve Sharon · Durk Pearson · Sandy Shaw

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Insp. Harry Callahan

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Samantha Walker

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Peter Swan

Evan C. Kim

Evan C. Kim

Insp. Al Quan

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Johnny Squares

David Hunt

David Hunt

Harlan Rook

Michael Currie

Michael Currie

Capt. Donnelly

Court is in session

Put The Dead Pool on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

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.