Review of Sudden Impact (1983) by Lee K — 21 Dec 2008

My favorite of the dirty harry series, great one liners for eg: go ahead and make my day, lol classic.

Clint here with the classic dirty harry magnum 44.

This review of Sudden Impact (1983) was written by Lee K on 21 Dec 2008.

Sudden Impact has generally received mixed reviews.

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