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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | |||
[[Image: | |name = ''Violent City'' <br>''Città violenta'' | ||
|picture = VC_poster.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Official DVD Cover'' | |||
|country = [[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy<BR>[[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | |||
|director= Philippe Godeau | |||
|date= 1970 | |||
|language= English | |||
|distributor= Universal Pictures | |||
|actor1= [[Charles Bronson]] | |||
|character1= Jeff Heston | |||
|actor2= [[Jill Ireland]] | |||
|character2= Vanessa Shelton | |||
|actor3= [[Telly Savalas]] | |||
|character3= Al Weber | |||
}} | |||
'''''Violent City''''' (aka '''''The Family''''' and '''''Città violenta''''') is 1970 French/Italian crime film co-written and directed by Sergio Sollima, starring [[Charles Bronson]], [[Telly Savalas]], and [[Jill Ireland]]. It was initially released in the US as ''Violent City'', which was the translation of the Italian title, ''Città violenta''. The film was then retitled ''The Family'' for a second, much wider, release in 1973, to shamelessly capitalize on the success of ''[[The Godfather]]''. (See the poster for ''The Family'' on the right.) Producers had initially wanted [[Jon Voight]] and Sharon Tate for the leads, but Charles Bronson was already under contract, so he and his wife Jill Ireland were brought in. The film was shot on location in New Orleans and St. Thomas in the US Virgin | [[Image:VC_poster2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Family'' (1973 re-release)]] | ||
'''''Violent City''''' (aka '''''The Family''''' and '''''Città violenta''''') is 1970 French/Italian crime film co-written and directed by [[Sergio Sollima]], starring [[Charles Bronson]], [[Telly Savalas]], and [[Jill Ireland]]. It was initially released in the US as ''Violent City'', which was the translation of the Italian title, ''Città violenta''. The film was then retitled ''The Family'' for a second, much wider, release in 1973, to shamelessly capitalize on the success of ''[[The Godfather]]''. (See the poster for ''The Family'' on the right.) Producers had initially wanted [[Jon Voight]] and Sharon Tate for the leads, but Charles Bronson was already under contract, so he and his wife Jill Ireland were brought in. The film was shot on location in New Orleans and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, with some studio scenes filmed at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. | |||
'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Violent City'':''' | '''The following weapons appear in the film ''Violent City'':''' | ||
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=Pistols= | |||
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
A hitman who comes after Jeff Heston [[Charles Bronson]]) is armed with a [[Luger P08]]. Jeff later takes it away and uses it for himself. | A hitman who comes after Jeff Heston ([[Charles Bronson]]) is armed with a [[Luger P08]]. Jeff later takes it away and uses it for himself. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:VC_Luger_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen blow up Jeff's Mustang.]] | [[Image:VC_Luger_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen blow up Jeff's Mustang.]] | ||
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[[Image:VC_1951_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_1951_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== | =Revolvers= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 49== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 49== | ||
Jeff carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 49]] for self defense. Vanessa ([[Jill Ireland]]) plays with it for a bit. | Jeff carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 49]] for self defense. Vanessa ([[Jill Ireland]]) plays with it for a bit. | ||
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[[Image:VC_SW49_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_SW49_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Colt Official Police== | |||
A police officer (uncredited) fires a nickel plated [[Colt Official Police]] at the end of the film. | |||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:VC_OP_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:VC_OP_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:VC_OP_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|<Spoiler>]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Winchester Model 1200== | ==Winchester Model 1200== | ||
Jeff carries a [[Winchester Model 1200]] when he goes into the bayou to kill Vanessa. | Jeff carries a [[Winchester Model 1200]] when he goes into the bayou to kill Vanessa. | ||
[[ | [[File:1200shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1200 Police Model - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:VC_W1200_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff opens the chamber on | [[Image:VC_W1200_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff opens the chamber on his Winchester 1200.]] | ||
[[Image:VC_W1200_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_W1200_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:VC_W1200_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_W1200_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:VC_W1200_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_W1200_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Rifles= | |||
==Remington 700== | |||
In a flashback, Jeff kills Coogan's uncle with a [[Remington 700]]. | |||
[[Image:Remington_700_bdl.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Model 700 BDL - .300 Win. Mag.]] | |||
[[Image:VC_R700_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:VC_R700_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:VC_R700_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production still of Jeff with the Remington 700.]] | |||
==ArmaLite AR-7== | |||
Jeff goes after Coogan with a suppressed [[ArmaLite AR-7]]. | |||
[[Image:Arma7.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Armalite AR-7 - .22 LR]] | |||
[[Image:VC_AR7_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff assembles the AR-7.]] | |||
[[Image:VC_AR7_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:VC_AR7_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff screws on the suppressor.]] | |||
[[Image:VC_AR7_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff scores the bullet. Notice that this is obviously not a .22 LR round in his hands.]] | |||
[[Image:VC_AR7_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==Ruger Model 44== | ==Ruger Model 44== | ||
Jeff uses a Ruger Model 44 | Jeff uses a [[Ruger Model 44]] at the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:Ruger_Model_44_Deerstalker.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ruger Model 44 Deerstalker - .44 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:VC_R44_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_R44_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:VC_R44_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_R44_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:VC_R44_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:VC_R44_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:VC_R44_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:VC_R44_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production still of Jeff with the Ruger Model 44.]] | ||
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[[Category: French Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category: French Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category: Italian Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category: Italian Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category:Sergio Sollima]] | |||
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Violent City (aka The Family and Città violenta) is 1970 French/Italian crime film co-written and directed by Sergio Sollima, starring Charles Bronson, Telly Savalas, and Jill Ireland. It was initially released in the US as Violent City, which was the translation of the Italian title, Città violenta. The film was then retitled The Family for a second, much wider, release in 1973, to shamelessly capitalize on the success of The Godfather. (See the poster for The Family on the right.) Producers had initially wanted Jon Voight and Sharon Tate for the leads, but Charles Bronson was already under contract, so he and his wife Jill Ireland were brought in. The film was shot on location in New Orleans and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, with some studio scenes filmed at Cinecittà Studios in Rome.
The following weapons appear in the film Violent City:
Error creating thumbnail: File missing WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Pistols
Luger P08
A hitman who comes after Jeff Heston (Charles Bronson) is armed with a Luger P08. Jeff later takes it away and uses it for himself.
Beretta M951
Another hitman is armed with a Beretta M951.
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 49
Jeff carries a Smith & Wesson Model 49 for self defense. Vanessa (Jill Ireland) plays with it for a bit.
Colt Official Police
A police officer (uncredited) fires a nickel plated Colt Official Police at the end of the film.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1200
Jeff carries a Winchester Model 1200 when he goes into the bayou to kill Vanessa.
Rifles
Remington 700
In a flashback, Jeff kills Coogan's uncle with a Remington 700.
ArmaLite AR-7
Jeff goes after Coogan with a suppressed ArmaLite AR-7.
Ruger Model 44
Jeff uses a Ruger Model 44 at the end of the film.
