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John Mitchum

aka jack mitchum, aka john mallory.

born 6 september, 1919, in bridgeport, connnecticut; died 29 november, 2001, in los angeles, california. younger brother of the actor robert mitchum and the dancer/singer annette (julie) mitchum.

first appeared in 'the prairie' (1947). went on to play supporting roles in many movies and tv series, especially westerns. appeared alongside humphry bogart, john wayne, william conrad, his brother robert, and many others. most notable role was that of Clint Eastwood's partner frank di georgio in the 'Dirty Harry' movies.

also a singer and poet. co-wrote john wayne's album, 'america, why i love her'.



Filmography

John Mitchum - filmography


  • The Enforcer (1976)
    Starring: Clint Eastwood,  Harry Guardino,  John Mitchum
    Director: James Fargo
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
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    In this third installment of the Dirty Harry series, Detective Callahan wages war on a terrorist group and his by-the-books superiors. His partner for this mission is a determined female officer who refuses to be bullied by male-chauvinist cops. Callahan and partner save the mayor, Dirty-Harry ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 4,697 members
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  • The Enforcer - Blu-ray (1976)
    Starring: Clint Eastwood,  Harry Guardino,  John Mitchum
    Director: James Fargo
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
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    In this third installment of the Dirty Harry series, Detective Callahan wages war on a terrorist group and his by-the-books superiors. His partner for this mission is a determined female officer who refuses to be bullied by male-chauvinist cops. Callahan and partner save the mayor, Dirty-Harry ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 617 members
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  • Dirty Harry on DVD (1971)
    Starring: Clint Eastwood,  Harry Guardino,  Reni Santoni
    Director: Don Siegel
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
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    You've got to ask yourself a question: 'do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk? Dirty Harry provoked a critical uproar in 1971 for its fascist message about the power of one, as it also elevated Clint Eastwood to superstar status through his most enduring screen persona. Harry Callahan (Eastwood, in a ..read more »
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  • Dirty Harry - Blu-ray (1971)
    Starring: Clint Eastwood,  Harry Guardino,  Reni Santoni
    Director: Don Siegel
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
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    A tremendously controversial film, both decried as an apologia for fascism and hailed as the solution to a decade of rising crime, DIRTY HARRY propelled Clint Eastwood's career into the stratosphere while adding another archetype to join his Man with No Name in film iconography. Clint stars as ..read more »
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John Mitchum facts

5 most recent films

The Enforcer - 3.5 stars
The Enforcer - Blu-ray - 3.5 stars
Dirty Harry - 3.5 stars
Dirty Harry - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

Dirty Harry - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
Dirty Harry - 3.5 stars
The Enforcer - Blu-ray - 3.5 stars
The Enforcer - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

The Enforcer - 3.5 stars
The Enforcer - Blu-ray - 3.5 stars
Dirty Harry - 3.5 stars
Dirty Harry - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Clint Eastwood - 6 times - show films
Harry Guardino - 6 times - show films
Albert Popwell - 4 times - show films
John Crawford - 3 times - show films
Josef Sommer - 3 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Don Siegel - 3 times - show films
James Fargo - 3 times - show films