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Sudden Impact 1983

“Dirty Harry is at it again.”

Status
Released
Runtime
117 minutes
Director
Clint Eastwood
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 R ThrillerCrimeAction Released
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What is Sudden Impact?

Sudden Impact is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Action.

Type
Film
Year
1983
Status
Released
Runtime
117 minutes
Release date
Dec 8, 1983
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Action
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
Episode runtime
~117 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions

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Sudden Impact is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Action. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A suspended cop hunts a vigilante turned serial killer.”

Reasons to watch
  • Iconic detective returns
  • Intense cat‑and‑mouse chase
  • Moral conflict drives tension
Keep in mind
  • Graphic violence and mature subject matter
  • R‑rating limits younger viewers

Watch it if you enjoy gritty revenge thrillers with a hard‑boiled detective.

The film’s violent and sexual content makes it suitable for mature audiences only.

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When was Sudden Impact released?

Sudden Impact was released in the United States on December 8, 1983.

What genres describe Sudden Impact?

It is classified as a thriller, crime, action, and drama film.

Who is the central protagonist?

The central protagonist is Detective Dirty Harry Callahan, who is on suspension from the SFPD.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑seven minutes.

What is the film’s rating?

Sudden Impact carries an R rating.

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