Dirty Harry was followed by four sequels : Magnum Force in 1973 , The Enforcer in 1976 , Sudden Impact in 1983 ( directed by Eastwood ) , and The Dead Pool in 1988 . The film was followed by four sequels : Magnum Force in 1973 , The Enforcer in 1976 , Sudden Impact in 1983 ( directed by Eastwood himself ) , and The Dead Pool in 1988 .