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1973 · 124 min · R

Magnum Force

Directed by Ted Post · Drama, Crime, Action

Magnum Force (1973) is a Drama film, directed by Ted Post set in San Francisco during the 1970s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography
Frank Stanley
Cast
Clint EastwoodHal HolbrookMitchell RyanDavid SoulFelton PerryRobert UrichKip NivenTim Matheson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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