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The Dead Pool

1988·91 min

The Dead Pool

Directed by Buddy Van Horn

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

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Insp. Harry Callahan

Patricia Clarkson

Samantha Walker

Peter Swan

Insp. Al Quan

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What is The Dead Pool about?

The Dead Pool (1988) is about dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of actors and musicians. By the time Harry learns that the murders are a part of a sick game to predict the deaths of celebrities before they happen, it may be too late...

Who directed The Dead Pool?

Buddy Van Horn directed The Dead Pool (1988).

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