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− | + | ''Bad Day at Black Rock'' is a 1955 American contemporary Western film directed by [[John Sturges]] starring [[Spencer Tracy]]. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". | |
− | In 1945, a mysterious one-armed traveler (Tracy) arrives | + | In 1945, a mysterious one-armed traveler (Tracy) arrives at the isolated desert town of Black Rock, California. Immediately distrusted by the suspicious locals, he finds himself uncovering a dark secret some townsfolk would kill to keep buried. |
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Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt [[Single Action Army]] at one point in the film. | Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt [[Single Action Army]] at one point in the film. | ||
[[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips - .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
− | [[Image:BDABR_10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) draws the [[ | + | [[Image:BDABR_10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) draws the [[Single Action Army]] at one point in the film.]] |
==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
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==Winchester Model 1912== | ==Winchester Model 1912== | ||
− | Sheriff Tim Horn ([[Dean Jagger]]) is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1912]] | + | Sheriff Tim Horn ([[Dean Jagger]]) is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1912]]. |
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:BDABR_04.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The shotgun is seen.]] | [[Image:BDABR_04.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The shotgun is seen.]] | ||
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[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
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[[Category:John Sturges]] | [[Category:John Sturges]] | ||
[[Category:National Film Registry]] | [[Category:National Film Registry]] |
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Bad Day at Black Rock is a 1955 American contemporary Western film directed by John Sturges starring Spencer Tracy. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
In 1945, a mysterious one-armed traveler (Tracy) arrives at the isolated desert town of Black Rock, California. Immediately distrusted by the suspicious locals, he finds himself uncovering a dark secret some townsfolk would kill to keep buried.
The following weapons were used in the film Bad Day at Black Rock:
Colt Single Action Army
Hector David (Lee Marvin) carries a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt Single Action Army at one point in the film.
Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
A Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine appears to be the weapon used by Reno Smith (Robert Ryan). John J. Macreedy (Spencer Tracy) is later seen holding the rifle.
Winchester Model 1912
Sheriff Tim Horn (Dean Jagger) is seen with a Winchester Model 1912.