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| − | + | {{Infobox Movie | |
| + | |name = Bite the Bullet | ||
| + | |picture = BitetheBulletPoster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Cinema poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director = [[Richard Brooks]] | ||
| + | |date= 1975 | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |studio=Persky-Bright Productions<br>Vista | ||
| + | |distributor=Columbia Pictures | ||
| + | |character1=Sam Clayton | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Gene Hackman]] | ||
| + | |character2=Luke Matthews | ||
| + | |actor2=[[James Coburn]] | ||
| + | |character3=Miss Jones | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Candice Bergen]] | ||
| + | |character4=Mister | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Ben Johnson]] | ||
| + | |character5=Sir Harry Norfolk | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Ian Bannen]] | ||
| + | |character6=Jack Parker | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Dabney Coleman]] | ||
| + | |character7=Carbo | ||
| + | |actor7=[[Jan-Michael Vincent]] | ||
| + | |character8= | ||
| + | |actor8=[[]] | ||
| + | |character9= | ||
| + | |actor9=[[]] | ||
| + | |character10= | ||
| + | |actor10=[[]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''The | + | '''''Bite The Bullet''''' is a 1975 Western that focuses on contestants who take part in an endurance horse race covering 700 miles. The film is set in 1909, allowing for more modern firearms to make an appearance as well as motorcycles and automobiles. The film was directed by [[Richard Brooks (director)|Richard Brooks]] (''[[The Professionals (1966)|The Professionals]]'' and ''[[In Cold Blood]]'') and the cast includes [[Gene Hackman]], [[James Coburn]], [[Jan-Michael Vincent]], [[Ben Johnson]], [[Ian Bannen]], and [[Candice Bergen]]. |
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| + | {{Film Title}} | ||
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| − | = | + | = Handguns= |
== Colt New Service == | == Colt New Service == | ||
| − | Sam Clayton ([[Gene Hackman]]) carries [[Colt New Service]] | + | Sam Clayton ([[Gene Hackman]]) carries a [[Colt New Service]]. |
| − | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. | + | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under the barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] |
| − | [[File:BTB1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | [[File:BTB13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | == Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector | + | == 2nd Model Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector == |
| − | Carbo ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) carries what appears to be a [[ | + | Carbo ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) carries what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series|2nd Model Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector]] as his revolver of choice. Unlike the Colt New Service, this weapon choice is anachronistic. The S&W 44 Hand Ejector "Triple Lock" was introduced in 1907, but until 1915 it was manufactured with a protective housing for the ejector rod. It wasn't until 1915 that S&W eliminated the lug with the introduction of the 2nd Model. Since the story is set in 1909, the 1st Model Hand ejector would have been more appropriate. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:S&WBetterHE.jpeg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector, 2nd Model - .44 S&W Special]] |
| − | [[File:BTB2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | [[File:BTB3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | [[File:BTB4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | == Colt | + | == Colt Single Action Army == |
| − | Luke Matthew's ([[James Coburn]]) revolver of choice is what appears to be the "Quick Draw" [[Single Action Army | + | Luke Matthew's ([[James Coburn]]) revolver of choice is what appears to be the "Quick Draw" [[Single Action Army]]. |
| − | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | + | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model - .45 Long Colt]] |
| − | [[File:BTB14.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | == Remington Model | + | == Remington Model 1866 Derringer == |
| − | [[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1866 Derringer]] | + | Sir Harry Norfolk ([[Ian Bannen]]), one of the participants in the race, has a bad fall and his horse breaks it's leg. Luke Matthews ([[James Coburn]]) comes along and lends him his [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] so that he can put the horse out of its misery. |
| − | [[File:BTB9.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Remington1866Type4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 Rimfire]] |
| − | [[File:BTB11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Matthews ([[James Coburn]]) hands Norfolk ([[Ian Bannen]]) the Remington.]] |
| + | [[File:BTB11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Norfolk ([[Ian Bannen]]) prepares to put the horse out of its misery, but he isn't happy about it.]] | ||
| − | = | + | = Rifles = |
== Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine == | == Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine == | ||
| + | The [[Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] is carried by both Luke Matthews ([[James Coburn]]) and Sam Clayton ([[Gene Hackman]]), who both use it most notably when taking on a band of horse thieves. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
| − | [[File:BTB15.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luke Matthews ([[James Coburn]]) with a [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] |
| − | [[File:BTB16.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sam Clayton ([[Gene Hackman]]) takes aim with his [[Winchester Model 1892]].]] |
| − | [[File:BTB17.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sam Clayton and Luke Matthews aim at a fleeing enemy.]] |
| − | = | + | = Shotguns = |
| − | == 12 Gauge Double | + | == 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun == |
| − | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none| | + | A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is used by a would-be rapist to get Miss Jones ([[Candice Bergen]]) to comply with his orders. It is then turned against him by Miss Jones ([[Candice Bergen]]). |
| − | [[File:BTB6.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 gauge]] |
| − | [[File:BTB7.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:BTB6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
| + | [[File:BTB7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Adventure Movie]] | [[Category:Adventure Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Richard Brooks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:27, 5 August 2024
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Bite The Bullet is a 1975 Western that focuses on contestants who take part in an endurance horse race covering 700 miles. The film is set in 1909, allowing for more modern firearms to make an appearance as well as motorcycles and automobiles. The film was directed by Richard Brooks (The Professionals and In Cold Blood) and the cast includes Gene Hackman, James Coburn, Jan-Michael Vincent, Ben Johnson, Ian Bannen, and Candice Bergen.
The following weapons were used in the film Bite The Bullet:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Colt New Service
Sam Clayton (Gene Hackman) carries a Colt New Service.
2nd Model Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector
Carbo (Jan-Michael Vincent) carries what appears to be a 2nd Model Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector as his revolver of choice. Unlike the Colt New Service, this weapon choice is anachronistic. The S&W 44 Hand Ejector "Triple Lock" was introduced in 1907, but until 1915 it was manufactured with a protective housing for the ejector rod. It wasn't until 1915 that S&W eliminated the lug with the introduction of the 2nd Model. Since the story is set in 1909, the 1st Model Hand ejector would have been more appropriate.
Colt Single Action Army
Luke Matthew's (James Coburn) revolver of choice is what appears to be the "Quick Draw" Single Action Army.
Remington Model 1866 Derringer
Sir Harry Norfolk (Ian Bannen), one of the participants in the race, has a bad fall and his horse breaks it's leg. Luke Matthews (James Coburn) comes along and lends him his Remington 1866 Derringer so that he can put the horse out of its misery.
Norfolk (Ian Bannen) prepares to put the horse out of its misery, but he isn't happy about it.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
The Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine is carried by both Luke Matthews (James Coburn) and Sam Clayton (Gene Hackman), who both use it most notably when taking on a band of horse thieves.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by a would-be rapist to get Miss Jones (Candice Bergen) to comply with his orders. It is then turned against him by Miss Jones (Candice Bergen).
