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| + | |name = ''Firepower'' | ||
| + | |picture = Firepower-poster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] UK | ||
| + | |director = [[Michael Winner]] | ||
| + | |date= 1979 | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |studio= Incorporated Television Company (ITC) | ||
| + | |distributor=Associated Film Distribution (AFD) | ||
| + | |character1=Jerry Fanon / Eddie | ||
| + | |actor1=[[James Coburn]] | ||
| + | |character2=Adele Tasca | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Sophia Loren]] | ||
| + | |character3=Catlett | ||
| + | |actor3=[[O.J. Simpson]] | ||
| + | |character4=Leo Gelhorn | ||
| + | |actor4=[[George Grizzard]] | ||
| + | |character5=Dr. Charles Félix | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Anthony Franciosa]] | ||
| + | |character6=Halpin | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Fred Stuthman]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''''Firepower''''' is a 1979 British action-adventure film directed by [[Michael Winner]]. A whistleblower who was planning to testify against about the corrupt practices of his employer is murdered. His wife, Adele Tasca ([[Sophia Loren]]), reunites with her former lover Jerry Fanon ([[James Coburn]]), a professional killer, with the two joined by mercenary Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]). The trio decide to lead a ruthless war against the corrupt, reclusive billionaire and his organization responsible for the murder of Adele's husband | ||
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| − | == | + | == Walther P38K == |
| + | Jerry Fanon ([[James Coburn]]) and Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]) use a suppressed [[Walther P38K]] | ||
| + | [[File:Walther P38K with suppressor.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P38K with mounted suppressor - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:James_Coburn-Walther.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Jerry Fanon ([[James Coburn]]) with suppressed [[Walther P38]].]] | ||
| + | [[Image:O.J.Simpson-Walther_M8.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]) receives the suppressed P38 from Fanon.]] | ||
| − | Halpin ([[Fred Stuthman]]) | + | == Smith & Wesson 39 == |
| − | [[Image: | + | Halpin ([[Fred Stuthman]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson 39]]. |
| + | [[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fred_Stuthman-M1911_pistol-detail.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Fred_Stuthman-M1911_pistol-detail.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Fred_Stuthman-M1911_pistol.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Fred_Stuthman-M1911_pistol.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
| + | Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson model M & P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
| + | [[Image:O.J.Simpson-Smith_&_Wesson_Model_10.jpg |none|thumb|600px|Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]].]] | ||
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| + | == Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub== | ||
| + | Jerry Fanon's ([[James Coburn]]) preferred sidearm is a snub nose [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:S%26W_Model_19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side) - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:James_Cobern-S%2BW_Model_19_Snub-detail.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Jerry Fanon ([[James Coburn]]) points the [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]].]] | ||
| + | [[Image:James_Coburn-Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_19_Snub.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Sophia_Loren-s%2Bw.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Fanon's revolver ends up in the hands of Tasca ([[Sophia Loren]]), who points it at Dr. Felix ([[Anthony Franciosa]]).]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Anthony_Franciosa-Smith_&_Wesson_Model_19_Snub-detail.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A perfect close-up of the Model 19.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Uzi == |
| − | + | A hitman uses a full-sized [[Uzi]]. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Hitman1-Uzi.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Mafia hitman shoots a witnesses' bodyguards with an [[Uzi]].]] |
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== MAT-49 == | == MAT-49 == | ||
| − | + | Leo Gelhorn ([[George Grizzard]]) uses a [[MAT-49]]. | |
| − | [[Image: MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image: MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] |
[[Image:George_Grizzard-MAT-49.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leo Gelhorn ([[George Grizzard]]) with a [[MAT-49]].]] | [[Image:George_Grizzard-MAT-49.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leo Gelhorn ([[George Grizzard]]) with a [[MAT-49]].]] | ||
== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
| + | Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]) uses an [[M1 Carbine]]. One is also used by a hitman. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1ExtdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Post-war M1 Carbine with 30 round magazine and metal barrel shroud - .30 Carbine]] | ||
| + | [[Image:O.J.Simpson-M1_Carbine.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Catlett ([[O.J. Simpson]]) with an [[M1 Carbine]].]] | ||
| + | [[Image:O.J.Simpson-M1_Carbine-detail.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Catlett fires at a helicopter.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Hitman2-unknown_smg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Mafia hitman kills the witness with his M1 Carbine.]] | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | == Modified L1A1 == |
| − | [[Image: | + | Leo Gelhorn ([[George Grizzard]]) uses a custom shortened [[L1A1 SLR]]. The rifle is similar to the South African R1 "Battle Carbine" although it has an L1A1 front sight and carry handle (it also features "sand cuts" on the bolt carrier, which are zig-zag grooves typically only found on Commonwealth rifles that were designed as a self-cleaning measure for removing dust and sand from the action). The rifles appears to be the same one that was used by [[Ian Yule]] in ''[[The Wild Geese]]'' |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:L1A1_Wild_Geese_custom.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Custom shortened L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) as used in ''[[The Wild Geese]]'' (photoshopped image) - 7.62x51mm]] |
| − | + | [[Image:George_Grizzard-FN_FAL-R1_carbine.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leo Gelhorn ([[George Grizzard]]) armed with the custom [[L1A1 SLR]].]] | |
| − | + | [[Image:James_Coburn-R1_carbine.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Jerry Fanon ([[James Coburn]]) takes Gelhorn's weapon for himself.]] | |
| − | [[ | + | ==25mm Olin Flare Gun== |
| − | [[Image: | + | A [[Orion_Flare_Gun#25mm_Orion_Flare_Gun|25mm Orion flare gun]] is used by Jerry Fanon to ignite some fuel. The gun used is based on an older model that was commercially available under the Winchester "Olin" brand before it became Orion. These flare pistols had a black satin finish and bright orange grips, which are the inverse colours of the current Orion models with white and blue colours. |
| − | [[Image:James_Coburn- | + | [[Image:Olin 25mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Olin flare gun - 25mm]] |
| + | [[Image:James_Coburn-Flare_pistol.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Jerry Fanon ([[James Coburn]]) uses a flare pistol to ignite some fuel.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Adventure Movie]] | [[Category:Adventure Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Michael Winner]] | ||
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Firepower is a 1979 British action-adventure film directed by Michael Winner. A whistleblower who was planning to testify against about the corrupt practices of his employer is murdered. His wife, Adele Tasca (Sophia Loren), reunites with her former lover Jerry Fanon (James Coburn), a professional killer, with the two joined by mercenary Catlett (O.J. Simpson). The trio decide to lead a ruthless war against the corrupt, reclusive billionaire and his organization responsible for the murder of Adele's husband
The following weapons were used in the film Firepower:
Walther P38K
Jerry Fanon (James Coburn) and Catlett (O.J. Simpson) use a suppressed Walther P38K
Catlett (O.J. Simpson) receives the suppressed P38 from Fanon.
Smith & Wesson 39
Halpin (Fred Stuthman) uses a Smith & Wesson 39.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Catlett (O.J. Simpson) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub
Jerry Fanon's (James Coburn) preferred sidearm is a snub nose Smith & Wesson Model 19.
Fanon's revolver ends up in the hands of Tasca (Sophia Loren), who points it at Dr. Felix (Anthony Franciosa).
Uzi
A hitman uses a full-sized Uzi.
A Mafia hitman shoots a witnesses' bodyguards with an Uzi.
MAT-49
Leo Gelhorn (George Grizzard) uses a MAT-49.
M1 Carbine
Catlett (O.J. Simpson) uses an M1 Carbine. One is also used by a hitman.
Modified L1A1
Leo Gelhorn (George Grizzard) uses a custom shortened L1A1 SLR. The rifle is similar to the South African R1 "Battle Carbine" although it has an L1A1 front sight and carry handle (it also features "sand cuts" on the bolt carrier, which are zig-zag grooves typically only found on Commonwealth rifles that were designed as a self-cleaning measure for removing dust and sand from the action). The rifles appears to be the same one that was used by Ian Yule in The Wild Geese
Custom shortened L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) as used in The Wild Geese (photoshopped image) - 7.62x51mm
Jerry Fanon (James Coburn) takes Gelhorn's weapon for himself.
25mm Olin Flare Gun
A 25mm Orion flare gun is used by Jerry Fanon to ignite some fuel. The gun used is based on an older model that was commercially available under the Winchester "Olin" brand before it became Orion. These flare pistols had a black satin finish and bright orange grips, which are the inverse colours of the current Orion models with white and blue colours.
Jerry Fanon (James Coburn) uses a flare pistol to ignite some fuel.