Magnum Force
“This time the bullets are hitting pretty close to home.”
Synopsis
"Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.
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Magnum Force - Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-18
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Hal Holbrook
Lieutenant Briggs
Mitchell Ryan
Officer Charlie McCoy
David Soul
Officer John Davis
Felton Perry
Insp. Early Smith
Robert Urich
Officer Mike Grimes
Kip Niven
Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan
Tim Matheson
Officer Phil Sweet
Christine White
Carol McCoy
Adele Yoshioka
Sunny
Richard Devon
Carmine Ricca
Tony Giorgio
Frank Palancio
Albert Popwell
J. J. Sidney Wilson
John Mitchum
Frank DiGiorgio
Margaret Avery
Prostitute
Jack Kosslyn
Walter
Clifford A. Pellow
Lou Guzman
Maurice Argent
Nat Weinstein
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cimino, John Milius
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Magnum Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Michael Cimino, John Milius, Terrence Malick
Lalo Schifrin
Frank Stanley
Ferris Webster
Robert Daley
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Cimino
Screenplay
Ferris Webster
Editor
Robert Daley
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
John Milius
Screenplay
Ted Post
Director
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnum Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magnum Force about?
"Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.
Who directed Magnum Force?
Magnum Force was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Magnum Force?
The principal cast of Magnum Force includes Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul, Felton Perry.
When was Magnum Force released and how long is it?
Magnum Force was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Magnum Force make at the box office?
Magnum Force grossed $39.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Magnum Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnum Force was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magnum Force?
Magnum Force holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).