About this episode
The episode discusses the film 'Dirty Harry', exploring its themes and Clint Eastwood's performance.
Send us some fan mail! Dirty Harry has one of the most quoted lines in movie history, but the real hook is uglier and more interesting: it’s a thriller that asks you to cheer while the hero breaks the rules. We recommend Don Siegel’s 1971 San Francisco crime film and then pull it apart from every angle, from Clint Eastwood’s strangely subtle acting choices to the way the 44 Magnum turns a cop into a walking legend. We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe it will be read on...
People in this episode
Hosts: Jesse, Jason
Topics covered
- film analysis
- crime thriller
- Clint Eastwood
- 1970s cinema
- heroism
- moral ambiguity
Keywords
- Dirty Harry
- Clint Eastwood
- Don Siegel
- crime film
- 1971
- San Francisco
- thriller
- film review
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Don Siegel
Books & works: Dirty Harry
Places: San Francisco
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