Sudden Impact

Sudden Impact

Dirty Harry is at it again.

Directed by Clint Eastwood

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions

1983117 min6.6 / 10

A dark, morally complex thriller that pits a hardened cop against a traumatized rape victim turned vigilante killer, exploring the blurred line between justice and vengeance.

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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  • Is Sudden Impact one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of films.

  • Is Sudden Impact violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Sudden Impact easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Sudden Impact scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Sudden Impact sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Sudden Impact end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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