Harrye Kasif : هری کثیف : is a 1971 American neo-noir action thriller directed by Don Siegel and marks the first installment in the Dirty Harry series. Clint Eastwood stars as the titular character, making his debut as San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Inspector Harry Callahan, known for his tough, no-nonsense approach to law enforcement. The film draws inspiration from the real-life case of the Zodiac Killer, with Callahan on the hunt for a similarly vicious psychopath.
Dirty Harry was both a critical and commercial success, setting the standard for an entire genre of police films. The film's impact led to the creation of four sequels: Magnum Force in 1973, The Enforcer in 1976, Sudden Impact in 1983, and The Dead Pool in 1988.
In 2012, Dirty Harry was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. The film remains a landmark in American cinema, celebrated for its gritty style, iconic character, and influence on the action thriller genre.
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