The Enforcer (1976 film)

The Enforcer
Theatrical release poster by Bill Gold
Directed byJames Fargo
Screenplay by
Story by
Based on
Produced byRobert Daley
Starring
CinematographyCharles W. Short
Edited by
Music byJerry Fielding
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • December 22, 1976 (1976-12-22)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$9 million
Box office$46.2 million

The Enforcer is a 1976 American action-thriller film and the third in the Dirty Harry film series. Directed by James Fargo, it stars Clint Eastwood as Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan, Tyne Daly as Inspector Kate Moore, and DeVeren Bookwalter as criminal mastermind Bobby Maxwell. It was also the last film in the series to feature John Mitchum as Inspector Frank DiGiorgio.

The film is memorable for containing more comedic dialogue than any other entry in the Dirty Harry franchise, as well as offering a more fleshed-out partner for protagonist Callahan.