Sudden Impact
“Dirty Harry is at it again.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Sondra Locke
Jennifer Spencer
Pat Hingle
Chief Jannings
Bradford Dillman
Captain Briggs
Paul Drake
Mick
Audrie Neenan
Ray Parkins
Jack Thibeau
Kruger
Michael Currie
Lt. Donnelly
Albert Popwell
Horace King
Mark Keyloun
Officer Bennett
Kevyn Major Howard
Hawkins
Bette Ford
Leah
Nancy Parsons
Mrs. Kruger
Joe Bellan
Burly Detective
Wendell Wellman
Tyrone
Mara Corday
Loretta - Coffee Shop Waitress
Russ McCubbin
Eddie
Robert Sutton
Carl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$150M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.82x
+$128M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stinson, Clint Eastwood
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Sudden Impact
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $150M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Joseph Stinson, Clint Eastwood, Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink, Earl E. Smith, Charles B. Pierce, Dean Riesner
Lalo Schifrin
Bruce Surtees
Joel Cox
Clint Eastwood, Fritz Manes
Department Leadership Roster
Clint Eastwood
Director
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Joel Cox
Editor
Joseph Stinson
Screenplay
Dean Riesner
Writer
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Clint Eastwood
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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 Sudden Impact
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sudden Impact 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?
Sudden Impact was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Sudden Impact?
The principal cast of Sudden Impact includes Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, Bradford Dillman, Paul Drake.
When was Sudden Impact released and how long is it?
Sudden Impact was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $150M at the worldwide box office (6.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sudden Impact?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sudden Impact was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is Sudden Impact based on a book or true story?
Sudden Impact is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Harry Julian Fink", Characters: "Rita M. Fink".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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.).