It takes a special kind of actor to star opposite an ape. It takes someone who is very secure, realizes they’ll be upstaged and knows if the thing tanks he can always make another Dirty Harry movie.
But it didn’t tank. Every Which Way But Loose is Eastwood’s 6th highest domestic grossing film ($85 million in 1978). I vaguely remember it. But I do remember enjoying it.
Also, it’s one of Hugh Grant’s four favorite films.
So there’s that.
Oh, well, if Hugh Grant likes it…..
It was good enough they made Every Which Way You Can. Let’s not forget the crazy old woman.