Blood Simple. - Revision history

WaltherWhiteCook: Slight rewording. Also I added a note about how the .32 IJ is called a .38 in the first scene. It even says it in the script.

2022-04-02T13:06:44Z

Slight rewording. Also I added a note about how the .32 IJ is called a .38 in the first scene. It even says it in the script.

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	''Blood Simple.'' is the 1984 crime film that marked the directorial debut of the [[Coen Brothers]]. The ~~filim~~ stars [[Frances McDormand]], [[Dan Hedaya]], [[John Getz]], and [[M. Emmet Walsh]].		''Blood Simple.'' is the 1984 crime film that marked the directorial debut of the [[Coen Brothers]]. The film stars [[Frances McDormand]], [[Dan Hedaya]], [[John Getz]], and [[M. Emmet Walsh]].
	'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''		'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''

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	==Iver Johnson Revolver==		==Iver Johnson Revolver==
	The firearm that's seen throughout the film is an [[Iver Johnson Revolver\|Iver Johnson]] revolver. It is first kept by Abby ([[Frances McDormand]]) as a personal defense weapon, but is also used by her husband Marty ([[Dan Hedaya]]) and her lover Ray ([[John Getz]]), as well as the Private Investigator ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). (Note: On IMDb and in the Coen brother's screenplay, his name is revealed as Loren Visser, but this does not come up in the film.)		The firearm that's seen throughout the film is an [[Iver Johnson Revolver\|Iver Johnson]] revolver with pearl grips. At the start of the film, it is incorrectly referred to as a ".38". The Iver Johnson revolver is first kept by Abby ([[Frances McDormand]]) as a personal defense weapon, but is also used by her husband Marty ([[Dan Hedaya]]) and her lover Ray ([[John Getz]]), as well as the Private Investigator ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). (Note: On IMDb and in the Coen brother's screenplay, his name is revealed as Loren Visser, but this does not come up in the film.)
	[[File:Iver Johnson .32.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Iver Johnson - .32 Smith & Wesson]]		[[File:Iver Johnson .32.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Iver Johnson - .32 Smith & Wesson]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]
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	==Smith & Wesson 39==		==Smith & Wesson 39==
	A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene. In ''[[Twilight (1998)]]'' Walsh plays another private investigator named Lester Ivar. His demise is very similar in that movie as well; right down to being in a bathroom and carrying a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. ~~Doubtful~~ that ~~it's~~ a coincidence.		A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene. In ''[[Twilight (1998)]]'' Walsh plays another private investigator named Lester Ivar. His demise is very similar in that movie as well; right down to being in a bathroom and carrying a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. It is doubtful that this is a coincidence.
	[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]		[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]		[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]
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	==Extra==		==Extra==
	[[File:Blood simple extra.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Looking closely, the box of ~~bullets~~ can be seen with "Blanks" written on it]]		[[File:Blood simple extra.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Looking closely, the box of .32 S&W rounds can be seen with "Blanks" written on it]]

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Jcordell: /* Smith & Wesson 39 */

2021-08-11T05:18:55Z

Smith & Wesson 39

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	==Smith & Wesson 39==		==Smith & Wesson 39==
	A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.		A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene. In ''[[Twilight (1998)]]'' Walsh plays another private investigator named Lester Ivar. His demise is very similar in that movie as well; right down to being in a bathroom and carrying a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. Doubtful that it's a coincidence.
	[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]		[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]		[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]

50AEDeagle: /* Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver */ The gun seen in the image is not the one featured in the film poster.

2017-12-26T18:52:46Z

Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver: The gun seen in the image is not the one featured in the film poster.

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	==Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver==		==Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver==
	In an apparent continuity error, a different revolver is seen in Abby's handbag. It has a Smith & Wesson logo, and ~~appears~~ to ~~be the same model on the poster (above)~~.		In an apparent continuity error, a different revolver is seen in Abby's handbag. It has a Smith & Wesson logo and push-thumb cylinder release, a bobbled hammer spur, and cut-out trigger guard, similar to a rare 1917 "Fritz Special" Smith & Wesson M1917.
	[[File:Blood simple revolver.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]		[[File:Blood simple revolver.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]

Jackbel: /* Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver */

2011-06-14T06:15:09Z

Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver

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	==Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver==		==Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver==
	In an apparent continuity error, a different revolver is seen in Abby's handbag. It has a Smith & Wesson logo.		In an apparent continuity error, a different revolver is seen in Abby's handbag. It has a Smith & Wesson logo, and appears to be the same model on the poster (above).
	[[File:Blood simple revolver.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]		[[File:Blood simple revolver.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]

Ben41 at 17:58, 11 June 2011

2011-06-11T17:58:45Z

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			[[File:Blood simple poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Blood Simple.'' (1984)]]


			''Blood Simple.'' is the 1984 crime film that marked the directorial debut of the [[Coen Brothers]]. The filim stars [[Frances McDormand]], [[Dan Hedaya]], [[John Getz]], and [[M. Emmet Walsh]].
			'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''


	'''The following firearms were used in the film ''Blood Simple.'':'''		'''The following firearms were used in the film ''Blood Simple.'':'''

	~~'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''~~

	~~[[File:Blood simple poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Blood Simple.'' - Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. This was their first film.]]~~


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Jackbel at 05:41, 9 June 2011

2011-06-09T05:41:48Z

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	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is found in Abby's handbag by the private investigator.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is found in Abby's handbag by the private investigator.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is held by the private investigator.		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is held by the private investigator.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Iver Johnson on the ground.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Iver Johnson on the ground.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The pistol is aimed at Ray, but it is unloaded.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The pistol is aimed at Ray, but it is unloaded.]]

Ben41: /* Smith & Wesson 39 */

2011-06-08T21:55:53Z

Smith & Wesson 39

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	==Smith & Wesson 39==		==Smith & Wesson 39==
	A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.		A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.
	[[Image:S&W39-2.~~png~~\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]		[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]		[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]

Ben41: /* M1911 */

2011-06-08T21:55:19Z

M1911

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	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby with the revolver in the final scene.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby with the revolver in the final scene.]]

	==~~M1911~~==		==Smith & Wesson 39==
	An [[~~M1911~~]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.		A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.
	[[~~File~~:~~COLTM1911 1913~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|none\|300px\|~~M1911~~ - ~~.45 ACP~~]]		[[Image:S&W39-2.png\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]		[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]

Ben41 at 21:51, 8 June 2011

2011-06-08T21:51:26Z

Jackbel at 21:03, 8 June 2011

2011-06-08T21:03:53Z

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	'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''		'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''

	[[File:Blood simple poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Blood Simple.'' - Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. This was ~~thief~~ first film.]]		[[File:Blood simple poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Blood Simple.'' - Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. This was their first film.]]

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	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is found in Abby's handbag by the private investigator.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is found in Abby's handbag by the private investigator.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is held by the private investigator.		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is held by the private investigator.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Iver Johnson on the ground.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Iver Johnson on the ground.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The pistol is aimed at Ray, but it is unloaded.]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The pistol is aimed at Ray, but it is unloaded.]]

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	The following firearms were ~~use~~ in the film '''Blood Simple.:'''		'''The following firearms were used in the film ''Blood Simple.'':'''

	'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''		'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.''
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	==Iver Johnson Revolver==		==Iver Johnson Revolver==
	The ~~most common weapon in~~ the film is an [[Iver Johnson Revolver\|Iver Johnson]] revolver. It is first kept by Abby ([[Frances McDormand]]) as a personal defense weapon, but is also used by her husband Marty ([[Dan Hedaya]]) and her lover Ray ([[John Getz]]), as well as the Private Investigator ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). (Note: On IMDb and in the Coen brother's screenplay, his name is revealed as Loren Visser, but this does not come up in the film.)		The firearm that's seen throughout the film is an [[Iver Johnson Revolver\|Iver Johnson]] revolver. It is first kept by Abby ([[Frances McDormand]]) as a personal defense weapon, but is also used by her husband Marty ([[Dan Hedaya]]) and her lover Ray ([[John Getz]]), as well as the Private Investigator ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). (Note: On IMDb and in the Coen brother's screenplay, his name is revealed as Loren Visser, but this does not come up in the film.)
	[[File:Iver Johnson .32.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Iver Johnson - .32 Smith & Wesson]]		[[File:Iver Johnson .32.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Iver Johnson - .32 Smith & Wesson]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is found in Abby's handbag by the private investigator]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is found in Abby's handbag by the private investigator.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is held by the private investigator]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The revolver is held by the private investigator.
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Iver Johnson on the ground]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Iver Johnson on the ground.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The pistol is aimed at Ray, but it is unloaded]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The pistol is aimed at Ray, but it is unloaded.]]
	[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby with the revolver in the final scene]]		[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Abby with the revolver in the final scene.]]

	==M1911==		==M1911==
	An [[M1911]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.		An [[M1911]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene.
	[[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|M1911 - .45 ACP]]		[[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|M1911 - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol]]		[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The private investigator drops his pistol.]]

	==Bolt-Action Scoped Rifle==		==Bolt-Action Scoped Rifle==
	The private investigator uses an unknown type of bolt-action rifle to take aim at Abby and Ray.		The private investigator uses an unknown type of bolt-action rifle to take aim at Abby and Ray.
			[[File:BloodSim 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]
			[[File:BloodSim 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]

	==Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver==		==Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver==