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Sudden Impact

1983·117 min

Sudden Impact

Directed by Clint Eastwood

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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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Insp. Harry Callahan

Jennifer Spencer

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Bradford Dillman

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What is Sudden Impact about?

Sudden Impact (1983) is about 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.

Who directed Sudden Impact?

Clint Eastwood directed Sudden Impact (1983).

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