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Dirty Harry

gameactive27 mentionsFirst seen Jan 27, 2014Last seen Jan 29, 2026

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Dirty Harry is a 1995 Williams pinball machine designed by Steve Richie, themed around the classic western film franchise and featuring Clint Eastwood voice work. The game is known for its upper flipper shot and bomb-defusal/bank robbery themed modes, representing a title that has gained appreciation through tournament play despite initial overshadowing by contemporaries. It remains a sought-after machine in collector circles, with multiple documented ownership exchanges within the pinball community.

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  • achievementRanked #9 among 1995 pinball machineshighfrom 1995
  • affiliationPinball machine manufactured by Williamshigh
  • attributeWestern-themed gameplayhigh
  • attributeFeatures Clint Eastwood voicehigh
  • attributeFeatures upper flipper shothigh
  • attributeIncludes bomb-defusal themed modehigh
  • attributeIncludes bank robbery themed modehigh

Claims (2)

  • factualmedium

    Williams was forced to include Clint Eastwood's actual voice lines in Dirty Harry instead of using a sound-alike actor

    Source: Author (Kineticist)Every Pinball Machine of 1995, Ranked
  • factualhigh

    The Dirty Harry machine at Medway Pinball Club is in pristine condition with excellent restoration

    Source: Chris (host)Dirty Harry Pinball Review | First Impressions, Gameplay & Hidden Gem from Williams

Recent Mentions (27)

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  • Game designed by Oursler; his personal favorite; themed after Clint Eastwood film; also favorite of Oursler's father

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  • Ron's machine; equipped with Flipper Fidelity sound kit; features do-do-do music from super loops mode

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  • Existing: Dirty Harry is a Williams machine from 1995 with bomb-defusal/bank robbery themed modesvsConflicting: Mention 5 references 'Filthy Barry' as a colloquial name and discusses 'excellent ramp functionality,' which may refer to a different machine or be a casual nickname
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Features seven linear modes played bottom-to-top
high
  • attributeKnown colloquially as 'Filthy Barry'medium
  • attributeReleased in 1995highfrom 1995
  • locationHoused at Medway Pinball Club in pristine restored conditionmediumfrom 2025-08-23
  • roleDesigned by Steve Richiehigh
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  • Classic game referenced by Gonzo for excellent ramp functionality (called Filthy Barry colloquially)

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  • Williams pinball machine designed by Steve Richie; features upper flipper shot and bomb-defusal/bank robbery themed modes; in pristine restored condition at Medway Pinball Club

    Dirty Harry Pinball Review | First Impressions, Gameplay & Hidden Gem from WilliamsAug 23, 2025
  • Game with seven linear modes played bottom-to-top; cited as negative example of mode progression

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