Magnum Force, the sequel to the film Dirty Harry, directed by Ted Post and starring Clint Eastwood, was released in theaters.
Hutch, a new police officer, is introduced as he joins the San Francisco Police Department and begins his career as a motorcycle cop.
Hutch is assigned to investigate and monitor a series of vigilante killings targeting criminals within the city, signaling rising tensions within the police force.
One of the vigilante officers kills a known criminal under questionable circumstances, escalating the vigilante activity in the city.
Through investigation, Hutch uncovers that some police officers are involved in a secret vigilante group called 'Magnum Force' targeting criminals outside the law.
Division grows in the police department between those supporting and opposing the vigilante actions of the Magnum Force officers.
Hutch tries to bring the illegal activities of the vigilante officers to light and prevent further extrajudicial killings.
Hutch confronts the vigilante officers in a dramatic showdown to end their rogue operations and restore law enforcement integrity.
The vigilante group is dismantled and the police department begins to rebuild trust with the community, with Hutch recognized for his efforts.
