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[[Image:Runawayposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Runaway (1984)]] | [[Image:Runawayposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Runaway (1984)]] | ||
'''''Runaway''''' is a 1984 science fiction thriller written and directed by [[Michael Crichton]] (the author of ''[[Jurassic Park]]''). Set in the near future where robots are a part of everyday life, [[Tom Selleck]] stars as a Detroit police sergeant who is part of a special unit that handles robots that go against their programming and threaten the population. The film, which also stars [[Gene Simmons]] and Kirstie Alley, was a box office disappointment, but is notable for its predictions of how a police department would operate in the future. | '''''Runaway''''' is a 1984 science fiction thriller written and directed by [[Michael Crichton]] (the author of ''[[Jurassic Park]]''). Set in the near future where robots are a part of everyday life, [[Tom Selleck]] stars as a Detroit police sergeant who is part of a special unit that handles robots that go against their programming and threaten the population. The film, which also stars [[Gene Simmons]] and [[Kirstie Alley]], was a box office disappointment, but is notable for its predictions of how a police department would operate in the future. | ||
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Though the model info is unknown, the base of the gun is clearly a 1911 style frame, probably provided by Detonics. Interestingly, the publicity materials for the film (especially in the theatrical poster) showed Tom Selleck holding the gun though he never uses it in the movie. The story alludes to one of the scientists working with Luther being an expert in propulsion & perhaps the supplier of the gun & its ammo. The runaway squad's chief tech officer ([[Stan Shaw]]) later calls the mini-rockets "smart bullets." | Though the model info is unknown, the base of the gun is clearly a 1911 style frame, probably provided by Detonics. Interestingly, the publicity materials for the film (especially in the theatrical poster) showed Tom Selleck holding the gun though he never uses it in the movie. The story alludes to one of the scientists working with Luther being an expert in propulsion & perhaps the supplier of the gun & its ammo. The runaway squad's chief tech officer ([[Stan Shaw]]) later calls the mini-rockets "smart bullets." | ||
[[Image:Runaway 16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Runaway 16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Luther pulls the missile gun while the officers deal with his target. It looks like it may have been fitted with custom "grooved" grips]] | ||
[[Image:Runaway 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note that the magazine well inside the grip has been capped off by a custom buttplate]] | [[Image:Runaway 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note that the magazine well inside the grip has been capped off by a custom buttplate]] | ||
[[Image:Runaway 18.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Runaway 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Luther about to fire at Johnson in the alley.]] | ||
[[Image:Runaway 19.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Runaway 19.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Luther fires his missile gun. In contrast to current style prop weapons, there is little to no muzzle flash when the gun is fired. You see that little flash inside the barrel? That's it.]] | ||
[[Image:Runaway 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another example of the gun being fired, this time only a small puff of smoke is the tell]] | [[Image:Runaway 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another example of the gun being fired, this time only a small puff of smoke is the tell]] | ||
[[Image:Runaway 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The most dramatic flash the gun has in the entire film]] | [[Image:Runaway 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The most dramatic flash the gun has in the entire film]] | ||
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[[Image:Runaway 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson takes an explosive projectile in the back]] | [[Image:Runaway 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson takes an explosive projectile in the back]] | ||
== Detonics | == Detonics SpeedMaster == | ||
== Detonics | The [[Detonics SpeedMaster]] is used as the service handgun of Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay ([[Tom Selleck]]) and Officer Karen Thompson ([[Cynthia Rhodes]]). The SpeedMaster is a custom Detonics 1911 model featuring a compact [[Detonics CombatMaster|CombatMaster]] slide, the longer grip frame of a [[Detonics ScoreMaster|ScoreMaster]], a 6" barrel, and a barrel weight. The pistol was specifically built by the Detonics company for Tom Selleck for use in the film, as Selleck was friends with the owner of Detonics. | ||
In the third act of the film, while trying to protect Jackie Rogers from Luther both officers use compact [[Detonics | |||
Selleck's screen-used gun later became a part of the inventory of Stembridge Gun Rentals, and would later appear in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' used by [[Linda Hamilton]]. | |||
[[File:Saradet.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Detonics SpeedMaster - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Runaway 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay and his new partner head into a cornfield to stop a runaway.]] | |||
[[Image:Runaway 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay uses the Detonics SpeedMaster. At the time the film was released, it was somewhat unusual to see uniformed law enforcement carry automatic pistols instead of the commonplace service revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:Runaway 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay takes control of a suspect who left his child at the mercy of a runaway.]] | |||
[[Image:Runaway 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thompson holds a hotel room full of suspects at bay with her service issue Detonics.]] | |||
== Detonics CombatMaster == | |||
In the third act of the film, while trying to protect Jackie Rogers from Luther both officers use compact [[Detonics CombatMaster]]s as sidearms. | |||
[[Image:DetonicsCM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Detonics Combatmaster]] | [[Image:DetonicsCM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Detonics Combatmaster]] | ||
[[Image:Runaway 38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay gives up his gun to Luther for the second time]] | [[Image:Runaway 38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay gives up his gun to Luther for the second time]] | ||
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[[Image:Runaway 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay takes a final shot at the runaway from on top of the bed]] | [[Image:Runaway 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramsay takes a final shot at the runaway from on top of the bed]] | ||
= | ==Custom Police Belt== | ||
Today it is very common to see officers carrying semi-automatic handguns, but in 1983 (when the film was shot) most police agencies issued revolvers. These custom belt rigs were way ahead of their time. | Today it is very common to see officers carrying semi-automatic handguns, but in 1983 (when the film was shot) most police agencies issued revolvers. These custom belt rigs were way ahead of their time. | ||
[[Image:Runaway 10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Runaway 10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The customized police utility belt were way ahead of their time.]] | ||
==Surveillance Drone== | |||
A small surveillance drone is seen being used. | |||
[[Image:Runaway 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Runaway 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:35, 8 December 2022
Runaway is a 1984 science fiction thriller written and directed by Michael Crichton (the author of Jurassic Park). Set in the near future where robots are a part of everyday life, Tom Selleck stars as a Detroit police sergeant who is part of a special unit that handles robots that go against their programming and threaten the population. The film, which also stars Gene Simmons and Kirstie Alley, was a box office disappointment, but is notable for its predictions of how a police department would operate in the future.
The following weapons were used in the film Runaway:
Dr. Charles Luther's "smart" missile gun
The missile-firing pistol used by Dr. Charles Luther (Gene Simmons) in the movie was probably designed by the prop department. Though the model info is unknown, the base of the gun is clearly a 1911 style frame, probably provided by Detonics. Interestingly, the publicity materials for the film (especially in the theatrical poster) showed Tom Selleck holding the gun though he never uses it in the movie. The story alludes to one of the scientists working with Luther being an expert in propulsion & perhaps the supplier of the gun & its ammo. The runaway squad's chief tech officer (Stan Shaw) later calls the mini-rockets "smart bullets."
The projectiles are all electronic "heat seeking missiles" with a back half made up of solid propellant, making use of valves for directional control. They are able to be programmed to "go after" a specific person using a person's unique heat pattern as a signature.
Detonics SpeedMaster
The Detonics SpeedMaster is used as the service handgun of Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay (Tom Selleck) and Officer Karen Thompson (Cynthia Rhodes). The SpeedMaster is a custom Detonics 1911 model featuring a compact CombatMaster slide, the longer grip frame of a ScoreMaster, a 6" barrel, and a barrel weight. The pistol was specifically built by the Detonics company for Tom Selleck for use in the film, as Selleck was friends with the owner of Detonics.
Selleck's screen-used gun later became a part of the inventory of Stembridge Gun Rentals, and would later appear in Terminator 2: Judgment Day used by Linda Hamilton.
Detonics CombatMaster
In the third act of the film, while trying to protect Jackie Rogers from Luther both officers use compact Detonics CombatMasters as sidearms.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Johnson (Chris Mulkey) uses what is likely to be a Smith & Wesson Model 36 chief's special, but it is never shown well enough to be sure. Johnson uses it to fire at Ramsay after he kicks in the hotel room door, thinking it's Luther come to kill him.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
The 2.5"-barrel Smith & Wesson Model 19 is used by a robot (!)
Laser Gun
In one of the films more tense scenes, Ramsay uses a laser gun with a battery pack on his belt to stop a murderous runaway inside a suburban home. It should be noted that Tom Selleck's character only fires this weapon in the film. He never fires his main sidearm, or his compact backup.
Custom Police Belt
Today it is very common to see officers carrying semi-automatic handguns, but in 1983 (when the film was shot) most police agencies issued revolvers. These custom belt rigs were way ahead of their time.
Surveillance Drone
A small surveillance drone is seen being used.
