San Francisco Police Inspector 'Dirty' Harry Callahan and his new partner, Early Smith have been temporarily reassigned from Homicide to Stakeout Duty. Meanwhile, those of the city's criminals who manage to avoid punishment by the courts are nevertheless being killed by unknown assassins. Callahan begins to investigate the murders despite the orders of his superior officer, Lieutenant Briggs. A man has to know his limitations...
Written by Bruce Janson <bruce@cs.su.oz.au>
Uncredited actor Robert Feero is the first to fall to Dirty Harry's 44 magnum.
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Goofs
Crew or equipment visible:
During the shootout at Palancio's hideout, a gangmember attempts to escape in a Ford sedan - Harry fires a shot at the driver and the car crashes into the office building/hideout. Just before the car crashes through the wall, a large object can be seen in the back seat, covered with a black cloth, which is the camera for the POV shot as the car smashes through the wall.
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Quotes
Harry Callahan:
[Harry is confronted by three of the vigilante cops]
You heroes killed a dozen people this week. What are you going to do next week? Officer Davis:
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Crazy Credits
The credits are played over a hand (presumably Harry's) holding a 44 Magnum against a red background. As such, this is the only Dirty Harry movie in which the opening credits are not played over San Francisco scenery.
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