Film Date
12/22/71
Film Reference Number
KPIX 107090
Description
Scenes from the benefit world movie premiere of Dirty Harry at Loews Theater in San Francisco on December 22nd 1971. There are views of crowds cheering in the rain as guests arrive (including Mayor Joseph Alioto) and the film's star Clint Eastwood is seen being interviewed on a podium outside by KPIX's Rolf Peterson. Also features members of the Progressive Labor Party protesting against the film one of whom is carrying a sign which reads: "Cops are no pals to Clarence Johnson." Ends with Peterson listing a few of the dignitaries who showed up despite bad weather before wrapping up the story.
Format
16mm newsfilm
Copyright
CBS5 KPIX-TV