The Dead Pool
“Dirty Harry just learned a new game.”
Synopsis
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-19
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Patricia Clarkson
Samantha Walker
Liam Neeson
Peter Swan
Evan C. Kim
Insp. Al Quan
Jim Carrey
Johnny Squares
David Hunt
Harlan Rook
Michael Currie
Capt. Donnelly
Ronnie Claire Edwards
Molly Fisher
Michael Goodwin
Lt. Ackerman
Darwin Gillett
Patrick Snow
Christopher P. Beale
Dist. Atty. Thomas McSherry
John Allen Vick
Lt. Ruskowski
Jeff Richmond
Freeway Reporter #1
Patrick N. Van Horn
Freeway Reporter #2
Sigrid Wurschmidt
Freeway Reporter #3
Justin Whalin
Jason
Anthony Charnota
Lou Janero
Kristopher Logan
Gunman #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.9x
+$17.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buddy Van Horn
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Sharon
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Dead Pool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.9M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buddy Van Horn
Steve Sharon, Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink, Durk Pearson, Sandy Shaw
Lalo Schifrin
Jack N. Green
Ron Spang
David Valdes
Department Leadership Roster
David Valdes
Producer
Buddy Van Horn
Director
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Steve Sharon
Screenplay
Ron Spang
Editor
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Diamond Farnsworth
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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 The Dead Pool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dead Pool about?
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.
Who directed The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool was directed by Buddy Van Horn.
Who stars in The Dead Pool?
The principal cast of The Dead Pool includes Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson, Evan C. Kim, Jim Carrey.
When was The Dead Pool released and how long is it?
The Dead Pool was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $37.9M at the worldwide box office (1.9 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Pool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Pool was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is The Dead Pool based on a book or true story?
The Dead Pool is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Harry Julian Fink", Characters: "Rita M. Fink".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).