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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = The Silencers | |name = The Silencers | ||
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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 = Phil Karlson | + | |director = [[Phil Karlson]] |
|date= 1966 | |date= 1966 | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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| − | '''''The Silencers''''' is a 1966 spy comedy directed by Phil Karlson and stars [[Dean Martin]] as Matt Helm, a former superspy who comes out of retirement to foil a plot by an evil organization to incite a nuclear war. The film was released at the height of the [[James Bond]] phenomena and its success spawned three sequels: ''[[Murderers' Row]]'', ''[[The Ambushers]]'' and ''[[The Wrecking Crew]]''. | + | '''''The Silencers''''' is a 1966 spy comedy directed by [[Phil Karlson]] and stars [[Dean Martin]] as Matt Helm, a former superspy who comes out of retirement to foil a plot by an evil organization to incite a nuclear war. The film was released at the height of the [[James Bond]] phenomena and its success spawned three sequels: ''[[Murderers' Row]]'', ''[[The Ambushers]]'' and ''[[The Wrecking Crew]]''. |
| − | Despite the serious tone of the original Donald Hamilton novels which these are very loosely based, this film series were made as parodies of the [[James Bond]] genre, akin to | + | Despite the serious tone of the original Donald Hamilton novels which these are very loosely based, this film series were made as parodies of the [[James Bond]] genre, akin to [[James Coburn]]'s ''[[Our Man Flint|Flint]]'' film series. |
{{Film Title|The Silencers}} | {{Film Title|The Silencers}} | ||
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What appears to be a customized [[Smith & Wesson 39]] pistol is given to Matt by MacDonald ([[James Gregory]]). The pistol has a unique reverse barrel that actually shoots the round at the person holding the weapon. The pistol also is seen in the hands of both Sam Gunther ([[Robert Webber]]) and Gail Hendricks ([[Stella Stevens]]). | What appears to be a customized [[Smith & Wesson 39]] pistol is given to Matt by MacDonald ([[James Gregory]]). The pistol has a unique reverse barrel that actually shoots the round at the person holding the weapon. The pistol also is seen in the hands of both Sam Gunther ([[Robert Webber]]) and Gail Hendricks ([[Stella Stevens]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W39.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 39 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:S&W39.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 39 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:Silencers 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:Silencers 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the customized pistol.]] |
| − | [[File:Silencers | + | [[File:Silencers 27.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sam Gunther ([[Robert Webber]]) holds the pistol.]] |
| − | [[File:Silencers | + | [[File:Silencers 28.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gail Hendricks ([[Stella Stevens]]) pretends to threaten herself with the pistol.]] |
| − | [[File:Silencers | + | [[File:Silencers 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matt handles the pistol.]] |
==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
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[[MP40]] submachine guns are seen in the hands of guards. The weapon also is seen used by Tung-Tze ([[Victor Buono]]). | [[MP40]] submachine guns are seen in the hands of guards. The weapon also is seen used by Tung-Tze ([[Victor Buono]]). | ||
[[File:MGCMP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MGC replica MP40 converted to fire 9x19mm blanks]] | [[File:MGCMP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MGC replica MP40 converted to fire 9x19mm blanks]] | ||
| − | [[File:Silencers 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:Silencers 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Big O guard at the right holds the weapon.]] |
| − | [[File:Silencers 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:Silencers 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The weapon also is seen used by Tung-Tze ([[Victor Buono]]).]] |
| − | [[File:Silencers 21.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:Silencers 21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tung-Tze holds the weapon on Gail.]] |
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
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{{Matt Helm}} | {{Matt Helm}} | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Phil Karlson]] | ||
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The Silencers is a 1966 spy comedy directed by Phil Karlson and stars Dean Martin as Matt Helm, a former superspy who comes out of retirement to foil a plot by an evil organization to incite a nuclear war. The film was released at the height of the James Bond phenomena and its success spawned three sequels: Murderers' Row, The Ambushers and The Wrecking Crew.
Despite the serious tone of the original Donald Hamilton novels which these are very loosely based, this film series were made as parodies of the James Bond genre, akin to James Coburn's Flint film series.
The following weapons were used in the film The Silencers:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Smith & Wesson 39
What appears to be a customized Smith & Wesson 39 pistol is given to Matt by MacDonald (James Gregory). The pistol has a unique reverse barrel that actually shoots the round at the person holding the weapon. The pistol also is seen in the hands of both Sam Gunther (Robert Webber) and Gail Hendricks (Stella Stevens).
Madsen M50
The Madsen M50 is one of the weapons carried by the Big O guards. The Madsen also is used by Matt and Gail.
M1928 Thompson
Guards are seen armed also with the M1928 Thompson with the stock removed. The weapon also is used by Matt.
MP40
MP40 submachine guns are seen in the hands of guards. The weapon also is seen used by Tung-Tze (Victor Buono).
Colt Detective Special
What appears to be suppressed Colt Detective Special revolvers are used by operatives.
