Dirty Harry Timeline ( Real )

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December 23, 1971

Release of 'Dirty Harry'

The first film in the Dirty Harry series, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan, was released to theaters.

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December 25, 1973

Release of 'Magnum Force'

The second film in the Dirty Harry series, directed by Ted Post and continuing the story of Inspector Harry Callahan, was released.

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December 13, 1976

Release of 'The Enforcer'

The third Dirty Harry film, directed by James Fargo and starring Clint Eastwood, was released in theaters.

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December 9, 1983

Release of 'Sudden Impact'

The fourth film in the Dirty Harry series, directed and co-written by Clint Eastwood, was released, continuing the story of Inspector Callahan.

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May 24, 1988

Release of 'The Dead Pool'

The fifth and final Dirty Harry film was released, directed by Buddy Van Horn and starring Clint Eastwood.

Dirty Harry Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1960s

Harry Callahan Joins SFPD

Harry Callahan begins his career as a detective with the San Francisco Police Department.

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1967

First Major Encounter with Scorpion

Detective Callahan faces off against a notorious hitman known only as the Scorpion, marking the beginning of his reputation for relentless pursuit of criminals.

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1971

The Scorpio Killing Spree

Harry is assigned to track down the Scorpio killer who is terrorizing San Francisco with a series of random murders.

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1971

Confrontation at Pleasure Point

Harry tracks Scorpio to a seaside amusement park where a tense standoff leads to Scorpio's capture.

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1973

Assassination Attempt on a Witness

Harry thwarts an attempt on the life of a key witness, securing testimony that helps prosecute gang leaders.

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1976

Facing the Weapons Smugglers

Harry investigates illegal arms trafficking connected to organized crime.

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1988

Dead Pool Case

Harry investigates a dangerous game where targets are marked for assassination, leading to violent confrontations.

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Early 1990s

Retirement of Harry Callahan

Harry retires from active duty, reflecting on his career and the cost of his relentless pursuit of justice.