The Most Memorable Quotes From Your Favorite 1980s Movie

Sudden Impact (1983)

“Go ahead, make my day.” – Harry Callahan

This famous expression was first spoken by Clint Eastwood and has risen to prominence as an everyday expression ever since. It has been referenced by then-President Regan and even helped lay the legal groundwork for new laws.

Today, it is consistently named as one of the greatest and most recognizable film quotes still referenced today. It refers to Callahan’s pleasure in shooting an armed robber if he dared makes a move.