The Dead Pool
Seen it?1988 | 91 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Avengement, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 194K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Buddy Van Horn
- Clint EastwoodInsp. Harry Callahan
- Patricia ClarksonSamantha Walker
- Liam NeesonPeter Swan
- Evan C. KimInsp. Al Quan
- Jim CarreyJohnny Squares
- David HuntHarlan Rook
- Michael CurrieCapt. Donnelly
- Ronnie Claire EdwardsMolly Fisher
- Michael GoodwinLt. Ackerman
- Darwin GillettPatrick Snow