Dirty Harry
When a sadistic sniper known as “Scorpio” begins a killing spree unless he’s paid $100,000, hard‑nosed SFPD Inspector Harry Callahan races against the city’s political pressure to stop the murderer before more innocent victims drown in his deadly aim.
“Detective Harry Callahan. He doesn't break murder cases. He smashes them.”
Synopsis
When a madman dubbed
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A crew of 140+ credited
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Edited by Carl PingitoreShot by Bruce SurteesScored by Lalo SchifrinSound by Frank Aguilar
Box Office
1971 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 9.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$36.0M
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- cut· 99 min
Also known as
- Harry el sucioes
- L'Inspecteur Harryfr
- Ispettore Callaghan: il caso \"Scorpio\" è tuo!!it
- (Flemish)Smerige klabak
Release dates around the world2 countries · showhide
- United StatesDec 21, 1971
- CanadaDec 23, 1971
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Cast & Crew
140 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
69William Paterson
as Bannerman
James Nolan
as Liquor Proprietor
Maurice Argent
as Sid Kleinman
Jo De Winter
as Miss Willis
Craig Kelly
as Sgt. Reineke
Ann Bowen
as Yelling Wife
George Burrafato
as Taxi Driver
Joy Carlin
as Communications Secretary
Gordon Chaplin
as Fireman
Bill Couch
as Suicide Jumper
Jana D Amico
as Third Nude
David Daniel
as Sailor
Tony Dario
as Police Sergeant
Diane Darnell
as Mayor's Secretary
Diana Davidson
as Sandra Benson - Rooftop Swimmer
Vince Deadrick Sr
as Pedestrian
Chuck Dorsett
as TV Watcher
Al Dunlap
as Man in Jaffe's Cafe
Larry Duran
Denise Dyer
as Bus Kid
Diane Dyer
as Bus Kid
George Fargo
as Homicide Detective
Joe Finnegan
as Man in Truck
Leslie Fong
as Man with Sam
Lois Foraker
as Hot Mary
Max Gail
as Tunnel Hoodlum
John Garber
as Tunnel Hoodlum
Eddie Garrett
as Policeman
James W Gavin
as Helicopter Pilot
David Gilliam
as Homosexual
Don Haggerty
as Minor Role
Scott Hale
as Newsman
Jack Hanson
as Bus Kid
Kate Harper
as Underwear Chick
Bob Harris
as Man in Truck
Diana Henrichsen
as Hippie Chick
Marc Hertsens
as Steve - Doctor
Chuck Hicks
as Flower Vendor
Raymond Johnson
as Big Black Man
Derek Jue
as Bus Kid
Stu Klitsner
as Policeman
Richard Lawson
as Homosexual
Sean Maley
as Bus Kid
Laurie Monk
as Third Nude
Boyd Red Morgan
as Alley Thug
Charlie Murphy
as Man on Pay Phone
Mary Ann Neis
as Miss Van Sachs
Ann Noland
as Hippie Girl
Kathleen O Malley
as Lady in Jaffe's Cafe
Angela Paton
as Homicide Detective
Victor Paul
as Car Driver
John W Peebles
as Walkie-Talkie Cop
Albert Popwell
as Bank Robber
Christopher Pray
as Tunnel Hoodlum
Lolita Rios
as Nude
Ernest Robinson
as Robber
Frederic Ross
as Hippie Guy
Richard Samuelson
as Bus Kid
Debralee Scott
as Ann Mary Deacon
Allen Seaman
as Orderly
Don Siegel
as Pedestrian Passing Harry's Car
Kristoffer Tabori
as Hippie Guy
Pamela Tanimura
as Bus Kid
John Tracy
as Black Queen's Friend
John Vick
as Fire Chief
Charles Washburn
as Intern
Dean Webber
as Newsman
Janet Wisely
as First Nude
Stephen Zacks
as Lake Kid
Directors
1Writers
6Producers
5Other crew
59Carlene Connelly
Additional Crew (uncredited)
Fred Draper
Additional Crew (uncredited)
Joanne Moore Jordan
Additional Crew (uncredited)
John Finnegan
Additional Crew (uncredited)
Michael Freeman
Additional Crew (uncredited)
Philip L Clarke
Additional Crew (uncredited)
Sergio Reyes
additional sound re-recording mixer (uncredited)
Dale Hennesy
Art Director
Robert De Vestel
as Robert DeVestel
Paul M Pollard
assistant camera
Thomas Del Ruth
assistant camera (uncredited)
Barry Stern
assistant director (uncredited)
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