The Enforcer

The Enforcer (1976)

  • 78% of critics liked it
    (27 reviews)

  • 60% of users liked it
    (15,315 ratings)

Number three in the Dirty Harry series, The Enforcer equips macho cop Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) with a female assistant, Kate Moore (Tyne Daly). Their quarry is a terrorist organization which has kidnapped the mayor of San Francisco (John Crawford). Harry goes undercover, attempting to root… More

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Jan 1, 1976 Wide
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed

    Daly as character Kate is very empathetic and riveting to watch...

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...this is the installment I always seem to forget. (Double Feature Blu-ray Edition)

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...lacks a strong, clearly defined villainous presence. Still, Eastwood's flinty-eyed stare and snarling lip are more than enough.

  • Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat

    Finally, we know Lacey's secret past...she was killed in the line of duty

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A series that has become too familiar using the same old formula.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Al S


    An explosive, smart, funny and furiously entertaining action-packed thrill-ride that is just too much fun to handle. A great action flick that has lots to offer and is great to watch again. It`s not as dark as the other films and know how to enjoy itself.

  • Chris W


    Clint Eastwood returns as Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan in the third of five films concerning the exploits of this supremely macho cop. This time around Harry is partnered up (much to his chagrin) with a determined, yet inexperienced female partner named Officer Kate… More

  • Sajin P


    In this third installment of the franchise, Callahan is partnered with a female cop, much to his annoyance. This movie may be considered a little light-hearted in comparison with other Dirty Harry movies,mainly due to the comic tension between Harry and his new partner. (Let me… More

  • Universal D


    Vietnam vets/ hippie extremists, planning to "stick it to the man", are plumb surprised when they discover they've got to go through dirty harry first. The stereotypes of the times alone make this historical artifact entertaining.

  • Jeff "


    Terrific third entry in the Dirty Harry franchis follows Harry Callahan on the trail of a group of radical terrorists terrorizing San Francisco. Usually by the third entry in a franchise things start to slow down. This isn't the case The Enforcer is yet another pulse pounding… More

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