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|name = Murderers' Row | |name = Murderers' Row | ||
|picture = Murderers Row Poster.jpg | |picture = Murderers Row Poster.jpg | ||
| − | |caption = ''Theatrical release poster'' | + | |caption = ''Theatrical release poster'' with [[Colt Woodsman]] |
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
|director = Henry Levin | |director = Henry Levin | ||
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|actor1=[[Dean Martin]] | |actor1=[[Dean Martin]] | ||
|character2=Suzie | |character2=Suzie | ||
| − | |actor2=Ann-Margret | + | |actor2=[[Ann-Margret]] |
|character3=Julian Wall | |character3=Julian Wall | ||
|actor3=[[Karl Malden]] | |actor3=[[Karl Malden]] | ||
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| − | '''''Murderers' Row''''' is a 1966 spy comedy directed by Henry Levin. It's the second of four films about the adventures of | + | '''''Murderers' Row''''' is a 1966 spy comedy directed by Henry Levin. It's the second of four films about the adventures of superspy [[Template:Matt Helm|Matt Helm]] (portrayed by [[Dean Martin]]), preceded by ''[[The Silencers]]'' (also released in 1966) and followed by ''[[The Ambushers]]'' (1967) and ''[[The Wrecking Crew]]'' (1969). |
| − | + | Loosely based on the Donald Hamilton novel of the same name, the film follows Matt as he must rescue a kidnapped Dr. Solaris in order to prevent an attempt of Bureau of International Government and Order ("BIG O"), usual "bad guys" of Matt Helm series, to create a heliobeam weapon of mass destruction that is planned to be used to destroy Washington, D.C. | |
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Hy Hunter Bolomauser == | == Hy Hunter Bolomauser == | ||
| − | Matt Helm's ([[Dean Martin]]) main weapon and a valuable plot item is a "ten-second delay gun" that appears to be a Hy Hunter Bolomauser | + | Matt Helm's ([[Dean Martin]]) main weapon and a valuable plot item is a "ten-second delay gun" that appears to be a Hy Hunter Bolomauser (A pistol version of [[Armalite AR-7]] that was manufactured in the 1960s) with custom target grips. The pistol several times passes from Matt to other characters and back again. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:HyHunterBolo.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Hy Hunter Bolomauser - .22 LR.]] |
[[File:Murderers Row-Explorer-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Disassembled pistol in box.]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Explorer-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Disassembled pistol in box.]] | ||
[[File:Murderers Row-Explorer-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matt Helm holds his pistol.]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Explorer-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matt Helm holds his pistol.]] | ||
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[[File:Murderers Row-Explorer-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wall with the pistol.]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Explorer-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wall with the pistol.]] | ||
| − | == MBA Gyrojet | + | == MBA Gyrojet Mark 1 Model B == |
| − | An [[MBA Gyrojet| | + | An [[MBA Gyrojet|MBA Gyrojet Mark 1 Model B]] survival pistol is used by Julian Wall ([[Karl Malden]]) in one scene, fitted with a spear. |
| − | [[File:Gyrojet | + | [[File:Gyrojet Survival Pistol.JPG|thumb|300px|none|Gyrojet Mark 1 Model B "Survival Pistol" with spear]] |
| − | [[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view of the pistol, loaded with dart. Note the length of the barrel and position of the front sight which differentiates it from the standard | + | [[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view of the pistol, loaded with dart. Note the length of the barrel and position of the front sight which differentiates it from the standard variant. Also, it can be seen that the hammer (the lever located on the left side of the frame directly above the trigger) is not cocked meaning that the gun is incapable of firing.]] |
[[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wall reloads his gun.]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wall reloads his gun.]] | ||
[[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The muzzle can be seen.]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The muzzle can be seen.]] | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
| − | == Thompson == | + | == M1928A1 Thompson == |
| − | In the ending one of the Slaygirls in Matt Helm's apartments holds a | + | In the ending one of the Slaygirls in Matt Helm's apartments holds a [[M1928A1 Thompson]]. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] |
[[File:Murderers Row-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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= Other Weapons = | = Other Weapons = | ||
== Volley Pistol == | == Volley Pistol == | ||
| − | A six- (or seven?) barreled pistol is used by Julian Wall ([[Karl Malden]]) during the chase on hovercrafts. Though various sources claim it to be a Pepperbox version of [[ | + | A six- (or seven?) barreled pistol is used by Julian Wall ([[Karl Malden]]) during the chase on hovercrafts. Though various sources claim it to be a Pepperbox version of [[Gyrojet]], it's most likely a non-functional movie prop (see [[Talk:Murderers' Row|Discussion page]] for detailed arguments). |
[[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-Pepperbox-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wall takes the pistol.]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-Pepperbox-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wall takes the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-Pepperbox-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He aims...]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Gyrojet-Pepperbox-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He aims...]] | ||
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[[Image:M1_Carbine_Universal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine in Universal folding stock - .30 Carbine ]] | [[Image:M1_Carbine_Universal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine in Universal folding stock - .30 Carbine ]] | ||
[[Image:WebleyNo1Mk1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley No. 1 Mark 1 Flare Gun - 37mm]] | [[Image:WebleyNo1Mk1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley No. 1 Mark 1 Flare Gun - 37mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:Gyrojet | + | [[File:Gyrojet Survival Pistol.JPG|thumb|300px|none|Gyrojet Mark 1 Model B "Survival Pistol" with spear]] |
[[File:Murderers Row-Armory-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Armory-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Murderers Row-Armory-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Murderers Row-Armory-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
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Murderers' Row is a 1966 spy comedy directed by Henry Levin. It's the second of four films about the adventures of superspy Matt Helm (portrayed by Dean Martin), preceded by The Silencers (also released in 1966) and followed by The Ambushers (1967) and The Wrecking Crew (1969).
Loosely based on the Donald Hamilton novel of the same name, the film follows Matt as he must rescue a kidnapped Dr. Solaris in order to prevent an attempt of Bureau of International Government and Order ("BIG O"), usual "bad guys" of Matt Helm series, to create a heliobeam weapon of mass destruction that is planned to be used to destroy Washington, D.C.
The following weapons were used in the film Murderers' Row:
Handguns
Hy Hunter Bolomauser
Matt Helm's (Dean Martin) main weapon and a valuable plot item is a "ten-second delay gun" that appears to be a Hy Hunter Bolomauser (A pistol version of Armalite AR-7 that was manufactured in the 1960s) with custom target grips. The pistol several times passes from Matt to other characters and back again.
MBA Gyrojet Mark 1 Model B
An MBA Gyrojet Mark 1 Model B survival pistol is used by Julian Wall (Karl Malden) in one scene, fitted with a spear.
"Freezer Pistol"
In one scene Coco Duquette (Camilla Sparv) is seen with a "Freezer Pistol" that produces a spray, capable of turning a man into a snowman. Later this pistol is used by Matt Helm (Dean Martin). The gun resembles a Baby Browning though it could be simply a water pistol.
Walther PP
In the scene of the brawl in discotheque a plainclothed French police detective is armed with a pistol that appears to be a Walther PP.
Unidentified handguns
In several scenes various characters are seem with handguns that aren't identified.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
In the ending one of the Slaygirls in Matt Helm's apartments holds a M1928A1 Thompson.
Rifles
M1 Carbine
The guards in Wall's headquarters carry M1 Carbines, fitted with heat shields, pistol grips, underfolding stocks and M9 flash hiders. In one scene Matt Helm (Dean Martin) fires a captured carbine that produces the sound of full-auto fire (like M2 Carbine) but the holes from the bullets appear with the speed of semi-auto shooting.
Other Weapons
Volley Pistol
A six- (or seven?) barreled pistol is used by Julian Wall (Karl Malden) during the chase on hovercrafts. Though various sources claim it to be a Pepperbox version of Gyrojet, it's most likely a non-functional movie prop (see Discussion page for detailed arguments).
Julian Wall's Armory
In one scene Julian Wall's (Karl Malden) is seen. It contains six bolt action rifles with sniper scopes (supposedly Winchester 70s), two M1 Carbines with folding stocks, three revolvers (unidentified), a pistol (bears resemblance with Remington Model 51 but the grip looks more slim), Webley No. 1 Mark 1 flare gun and MBA Gyrojet pistol. Except Gyrojet, other guns aren't used in action.
