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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Streets of Fire | |name = Streets of Fire | ||
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|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
| − | |director =Walter Hill | + | |director =[[Walter Hill]] |
|date= 1984 | |date= 1984 | ||
|language = | |language = | ||
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|actor1=[[Michael Paré]] | |actor1=[[Michael Paré]] | ||
|character2=Ellen Aim | |character2=Ellen Aim | ||
| − | |actor2=Diane Lane | + | |actor2=[[Diane Lane]] |
|character3=Billy Fish | |character3=Billy Fish | ||
| − | |actor3=Rick Moranis | + | |actor3=[[Rick Moranis]] |
|character4=McCoy | |character4=McCoy | ||
|actor4=[[Amy Madigan]] | |actor4=[[Amy Madigan]] | ||
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| − | '''''Streets of Fire. A Rock & Roll Fable''''' is a 1984 neo-noir action movie directed by Walter Hill. A Rock & Roll singer Ellen Aim (Diane Lane) is kidnapped during the concert by a biker gang, led by Raven Shaddock ([[Willem Dafoe]]). Tom Cody ([[Michael Paré]]), a retired soldier and Ellen ex-boyfriend, is hired to rescue her. The movie was intended to start a trilogy about the adventures of Tom Cody but the failure at the box office puts an end to these plans. Nevertheless, [[Albert Pyun]] made an unofficial sequel ''Road to Hell'' in 2008, with reappearance of Paré as Cody and Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Cody's sister. | + | '''''Streets of Fire. A Rock & Roll Fable''''' is a 1984 neo-noir action movie directed by [[Walter Hill]]. A Rock & Roll singer Ellen Aim ([[Diane Lane]]) is kidnapped during the concert by a biker gang, led by Raven Shaddock ([[Willem Dafoe]]). Tom Cody ([[Michael Paré]]), a retired soldier and Ellen ex-boyfriend, is hired to rescue her. The movie was intended to start a trilogy about the adventures of Tom Cody but the failure at the box office puts an end to these plans. Nevertheless, [[Albert Pyun]] made an unofficial sequel ''Road to Hell'' in 2008, with reappearance of Paré as Cody and Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Cody's sister. |
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[[File:Streets of Fire-HiPower-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the pistol during the confrontation on road blockpost.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-HiPower-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the pistol during the confrontation on road blockpost.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Ruger Redhawk == |
| − | + | A stainless steel [[Ruger Redhawk]] with a 4.2" barrel and squared butt is among the guns, purchased by Tom Cody ([[Michael Paré]]) from Pete the Mechanic ([[John Dennis Johnston]]). Unlike two other Tom's guns, [[Marlin Model 336]] and [[Ithaca 37]], the revolver has only limited use. The revolver lacks both front and rear sights. It is entirely possible that this is the same exact gun seen in ''[[A_Low_Down_Dirty_Shame#Ruger_Redhawk|A Low Down Dirty Shame]]''. | |
| + | [[File:Redhawk4.2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger Redhawk, with stainless steel finish, rounded butt and 4.2" barrel - .44 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom inspects the revolver.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom inspects the revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He rotates the cylinder.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He rotates the cylinder.]] | ||
| − | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The large bore is seen | + | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The large bore is seen.]] |
[[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom's firearms: the revolver, [[Marlin Model 336]] rifle and [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun, all three in stainless or nickel finish.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom's firearms: the revolver, [[Marlin Model 336]] rifle and [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun, all three in stainless or nickel finish.]] | ||
| − | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen in holster.]] | + | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen in holster. Note the serial number stamping on the bottom of the frame, this is a dead giveaway that it is a Ruger.]] |
[[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom draws the revolver. It is seen out of focus but looks bright and glossy.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom draws the revolver. It is seen out of focus but looks bright and glossy.]] | ||
[[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Revolver-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]] | ||
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= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Ithaca 37 == | == Ithaca 37 == | ||
| − | During the confrontation of the road block Tom Cody ([[Michael Paré]]) uses an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with pistol grip and extended magazine tube. The shotgun has stainless or nickel finish. In the same scene Ardmore PD officer Harry ([[Peter Jason]]) and several of his colleagues carry standard Ithaca 37 shotguns. Some bikers also carry Ithacas. | + | During the confrontation of the road block Tom Cody ([[Michael Paré]]) uses an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with pistol grip and extended magazine tube. The shotgun has stainless or nickel finish. In the same scene Ardmore PD officer Harry ([[Peter Jason]]) and several of his colleagues carry standard Ithaca 37 shotguns. Some civilians and bikers also carry Ithacas. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:CutdonwIthaca37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ithaca 37 Nickel model with pistol grip and "assault" style sling - 12 gauge]] |
[[File:Streets of Fire-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom inspects the shotgun.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tom inspects the shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Streets of Fire-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the shotgun. At the background Pete ([[John Dennis Johnston]]) holds a revolver.]] | [[File:Streets of Fire-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the shotgun. At the background Pete ([[John Dennis Johnston]]) holds a revolver.]] | ||
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[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Walter Hill]] | ||
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Streets of Fire. A Rock & Roll Fable is a 1984 neo-noir action movie directed by Walter Hill. A Rock & Roll singer Ellen Aim (Diane Lane) is kidnapped during the concert by a biker gang, led by Raven Shaddock (Willem Dafoe). Tom Cody (Michael Paré), a retired soldier and Ellen ex-boyfriend, is hired to rescue her. The movie was intended to start a trilogy about the adventures of Tom Cody but the failure at the box office puts an end to these plans. Nevertheless, Albert Pyun made an unofficial sequel Road to Hell in 2008, with reappearance of Paré as Cody and Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Cody's sister.
The following weapons were used in the film Streets of Fire:
Handguns
Browning Hi-Power
McCoy (Amy Madigan) carries a Browning Hi-Power in shoulder holster.
Ruger Redhawk
A stainless steel Ruger Redhawk with a 4.2" barrel and squared butt is among the guns, purchased by Tom Cody (Michael Paré) from Pete the Mechanic (John Dennis Johnston). Unlike two other Tom's guns, Marlin Model 336 and Ithaca 37, the revolver has only limited use. The revolver lacks both front and rear sights. It is entirely possible that this is the same exact gun seen in A Low Down Dirty Shame.
Tom's firearms: the revolver, Marlin Model 336 rifle and Ithaca 37 shotgun, all three in stainless or nickel finish.
Various revolvers
In several scenes police officers carry revolvers in holsters. Only grips are seen.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
During the confrontation of the road block Tom Cody (Michael Paré) uses an Ithaca 37 shotgun with pistol grip and extended magazine tube. The shotgun has stainless or nickel finish. In the same scene Ardmore PD officer Harry (Peter Jason) and several of his colleagues carry standard Ithaca 37 shotguns. Some civilians and bikers also carry Ithacas.
Another view of the shotgun. At the background Pete (John Dennis Johnston) holds a revolver.
Tom's firearms: the revolver, Marlin Model 336 rifle and Ithaca 37 shotgun, all three in stainless or nickel finish.
Winchester Model 1897
In the climactic scene Winchester Model 1897 shotguns are hold by Richmond PD officers, citizens and bikers.
Police officers and citizens aim their Winchester Model 1892 rifles and Winchester 1897 shotguns.
Rifles
Marlin Model 336
The main weapon used by Tom Cody (Michael Paré) during the rescue of Ellen Aim is a Marlin Model 336 lever action rifle with stainless or nickel finish.
Tom's firearms: unknown revolver, Marlin Model 336 rifle and Ithaca 37 shotgun, all three in stainless or nickel finish.
Winchester Model 1892
In the climactic scene most Richmond PD officers and Richmond citizens are armed with Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifles.
Clyde the Bartender (Bill Paxton) runs with a Winchester in hands.
Police officers and citizens aim their Winchester Model 1892 rifles and Winchester Model 1897 shotguns.
M1 Carbine
In the climactic scene several bikers carry M1 Carbines.
