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Dirty Harry [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![Dirty Harry [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HK9K09K8L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Don Siegel
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Vernon
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 135244
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 6304698550
UPC: 012569101920
EAN: 9786304698556
ASIN: 6304698550
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1971
Release Date: November 19, 1997
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Whether or not you can sympathise with its fascistic/vigilante approach to law enforcement, Dirty Harry (directed by star Clint Eastwood's longtime friend and directorial mentor, Don Siegel) is one hell of an American cop thriller. The movie makes evocative use of its San Francisco locations as cop Harry Callahan (Eastwood) tracks the elusive "Scorpio killer" who has been terrorising the city by the Bay. As the psychopath's trail grows hotter, Harry becomes increasingly impatient and intolerant of the frustrating obstacles (departmental red tape, individuals' civil rights) that he feels are keeping him from doing his job. A characteristically taut and tense piece of filmmaking from Siegel (Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Shootist, Escape from Alcatraz), it also remains a fascinating slice of American pop culture. It was a big hit (followed by four sequels) that obviously reflected--or exploited--the almost obsessive or paranoid fears and frustrations many Americans felt about crime in the streets. At a time when "law and order" was a familiar slogan for political candidates, Harry Callahan may have represented neither, but from his point of view his job was simple: stop criminals. To him that end justified any means he deemed necessary. --Jim Emerson
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ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FILMS OF THE 70S July 13, 2008
Lou Almighty
Siegel and Eastwood created a cult figure with "Dirty Harry", making this one of the most important films of the 70s. Dirty Harry certainly became the definition of "BAD COP". This film is legend.
American pop culture June 12, 2008
Brendan O. Clarke (Edinburgh)
Whether or not you can sympathise with its vigilante approach to law enforcement, Dirty Harry (directed by genius Don Siegel---Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Shootist, Charlie Varrick, Escape from Alcatraz)) is one hell of a cop thriller from 1971. This is the first of five "Dirty Harry" films in which Eastwood stars as a San Francisco police detective Harry Challaghan. By the time of the last appearance (The Dead Pool, in 1988), Eastwood had aged and times had changed but Callahan's values and methods remained essentially the same. When initially released, Dirty Harry was immediately controversial as was Death Wish (1974- Not a great movie). Audiences tended to be divided between those who were offended by what they considered to be excessive violence and those who (like Harry Callahan) had lost confidence in society's willingness and ability to respond effectively to violent crime.
Under Don Siegel's crisp direction, Eastwood and his associates in the cast bring R.M. Fink's screenplay to life as they focus on what is obviously an irreconcilable conflict between Callahan and his superiors who include the mayor of San Francisco. Callahan's motto seems to be "Whatever it takes." In some situations, it may take his 44 Magnum, "the most powerful handgun in the world." Callahan has not totally lost faith in his society nor in the importance of the legal system. However, he does feel betrayed. The mayor and even Lieutenant Bressler (Harry Guardino) just don't "get it."
It is important to remember when seeing this film again, as I did recently, that it portrays elements of an urban society few of us ever experience. Also, that it is a drama, not a documentary. Its primary purpose is to tell a story. The plot focuses on a serial killer named "Scorpio" (Andy Robinson) whom Callahan is determined to eliminate. Even when he eventually does so, questions remain. Don't criminals also have rights? What would happen if all or most other detectives followed Callahan's example? To what extent (if any) should private citizens also be actively involved in law enforcement? I agree with several critics who claim that, with Dirty Harry, Siegel and Eastwood created a new film genre. Its influence proved to be substantial.
9/10
Selah, Dr Bee Clarke.
Brilliant, the best Dirty Harry film & one of the best thrillers ever June 4, 2008
Chris Wood (UK)
Superb. One of the first thrillers I ever saw and still one of the best. It's exciting, thrilling, involving good gritty violent stuff. Put this on and settle down with a drink, it's just pure quality.
 great lead in energetic crime thriller May 30, 2008
Stampy (England)
In this early 70's crime thriller, Eastwood (The good, the bad and the ugly) stars as rough detective Harry Callahan as he searches for a man who demands $100,000 or he will keep on killing innocent people.
37 years since it was made, it is fair to say that the thriller genre has changed a fair bit from such films as this. Though a great film with tense action sequences, great catchphrases and witty protagonists, it seems crime and thriller has become all about visual effects and stars rather than a classic plot, with the exception of The Bourne series, but this is the true meaning of the genre in my opinion, a true gritty plot with meaning and great action.
In the first of the Dirty Harry films, Eastwood is able to give a true account of a hard cop, with a "my way or no way" attitude towards the central protagonist. And this character makes the film; his "Do you feel lucky punk?" catchphrase still famous today is one of the great lines from a male icon in the genre. His acting and timing are exquisite and though this isn't the best performance of his career, it fits in the top 10.
Though dated, I still found it an enjoyable watch. The action sequences are excellent, especially on the bus and in the football ground. Some scenes and events feel unnecessary to the overall scheme of proceedings and extra characters could have had a bit more on screen time, but regardless, are still given enough time to cement their roles.
The villain is a proper stereotype, an evil man with a chip on his shoulder and is played with a strong vigour by Andrew Robinson. The tense and sometimes frightening energy between him and others makes the villain believable and scary to watch.
I have never had the pleasure of watching the other Dirty Harry films and though I have heard they aren't as good as this original, I am sure that with a strong central character as Harry that they will still be good viewing.
8/10
Are you going to stop me from jumping? January 20, 2008
Frank Candour (Cleveland)
Callahan is an old fashioned cop who sees it like it is..in his eyes anyway. His cavalier approach gets the job done but usually at a price which the authorities have to pick up.
Harry is looking for control of his job and takes on any "dirty" one that comes his way, he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty but in the process dislikes everyone else for not sharing the load. Even when having his breaks there's something to disrupt his peace and consequently delivers one of the most used phrases in cinematic history..."Go ahead Punk, make my day"!!
Many other cracks are not so familiar but still as punchy.....His partners never last the distance due to his risk taking and his colleagues not being quite as quick to synchronise....
His main quarry in this film is excellently played by the sadistic Andy Robinson as Scorpio.....a wild eyed psychopath whose unpredictability to be sadist or vulnerable means he exploits the SFPD to it's full extent.
Eastwood's determination to bring him to justice nearly results in other casualties or fatalities, something which Scorpio would eventually plan and execute himself. As this is not lost on Inspector Callahan he realises that the job takes more than it gives and the demands are too much for his crusade to bring sanity and reasoning to the city...
Harry should've been Mayor....!!!
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