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[[Image:Miracle mile poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Miracle Mile'' (1988)]] | |||
'''''Miracle Mile''''' is a 1988 thriller written and directed by Steve De Jarnatt and stars [[Anthony Edwards]] as a musician who, shortly after meeting the love of his life, randomly answers a ringing pay phone. Upon hearing that the government has launched a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, he learns that there are now only 70 minutes before the Soviet missles arrive to destroy Los Angeles. The majority of the film occurs in real time and takes place on the "Miracle Mile" section of Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
== Colt Python == | == Colt Python == | ||
Fred the Cook ([[Robert DoQui]]) threatens Harry Washello ([[Anthony Edwards]]) with a snub-nosed [[Colt Python]] when the latter tells him and others about the impending nuclear strike. Harry later takes it and uses it for the rest of the movie, on one occasion, giving it to Julie (Mare Winningham). LAPD officers that stop Harry and Wilson ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) at a gas station use full size Pythons. When Wilson drenches one of the officers (Cynthia Phillips) with gasoline, she tries to shoot him, but the shot sets her on fire. | |||
Fred the Cook ([[Robert DoQui]]) threatens Harry Washello ([[Anthony Edwards]]) with a snub-nosed [[Colt Python]] when the latter tells him and others about the impending nuclear strike. Harry later takes it and uses it for the rest of the movie, on one occasion, giving it to Julie ( | [[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fred the Cook ([[Robert DoQui]]) threatens Harry Washello ([[Anthony Edwards]]) with a snub-nosed [[Colt Python]].]] | |||
[[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fred | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry glances at Fred's Colt]] | [[Image:Miracle mile python 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry glances at Fred's Colt]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry holds Fred gun on him]] | [[Image:Miracle mile python 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry holds Fred gun on him]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry picks up the Python after jumping off the truck. The grips appear to have fallen off in the fall.]] | [[Image:Miracle mile python 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry picks up the Python after jumping off the truck. The grips appear to have fallen off in the fall.]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry fires in the air to test whether he's dreaming or not]] | [[Image:Miracle mile python 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harry fires in the air to test whether he's dreaming or not]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police Officers aim their full size Pythons at Harry, Wilson and | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
the night watchman]] | [[Image:Miracle mile python 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police Officers aim their full size Pythons at Harry, Wilson and the night watchman.]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile python 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gasoline soaked officer fires into the air, setting | [[Image:Miracle mile python 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gasoline-soaked officer fires her revolver into the air, setting herself on fire.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 629 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 629 == | ||
An irate man that chases Harry through the street uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 629]]. | |||
[[File:62983Rev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 8-3/8" barrel and wood grips - .44 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile 629 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man fires at Harry when he jumps on his car.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun == | |||
The Nightwatchman ([[Edward Bunker]]) uses a [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]] when Harry and Wilson goes to his gas station. | |||
[[Image:SBS-Shotgun Scarface.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sawn off Zabala shotgun used in ''[[Scarface]]'' - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile shotgun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Nightwatchman ([[Edward Bunker]]) with his sawed off shotgun]] | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile shotgun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Nightwatchman ([[Edward Bunker]]) holds the shotgun as he speaks with Harry.]] | |||
[[Image: | == Ithaca 37 == | ||
What appears to be a [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is sitting in the police car that Harry and Wilson take. | |||
[[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile ithaca.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun seen in the police car.]] | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile | =Rifles= | ||
== Winchester Model 1873 == | |||
Lucy Peters ([[Lou Hancock]]) draws a [[Winchester Model 1873]] on Harry when he enters her apartment looking for Julie. | |||
[[File:Winchester Model 1873 20 inch barrel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1873 carbine with 20" barrel - .44-40 WCF]] | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile mossberg 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucy holds the rifle on Harry]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Uzi == | == Uzi == | ||
Two girls credited as the "Beverley Hills Chicks" ([[Jenette Goldstein]] and [[Victoria Powells]]) carry [[Uzi]]s when they go to catch a helicopter to escape the impending blast. | Two girls credited as the "Beverley Hills Chicks" ([[Jenette Goldstein]] and [[Victoria Powells]]) carry [[Uzi]]s when they go to catch a helicopter to escape the impending blast. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - | |||
[[Image:Miracle mile uzi 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The women try to get an elevator to the helipad]] | [[Image:Miracle mile uzi 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The women try to get an elevator to the helipad]] | ||
[[Image:Miracle mile uzi 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Beverley Hills Chicks load the Uzis into the helicopter]] | [[Image:Miracle mile uzi 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Beverley Hills Chicks load the Uzis into the helicopter]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:37, 9 July 2023
Miracle Mile is a 1988 thriller written and directed by Steve De Jarnatt and stars Anthony Edwards as a musician who, shortly after meeting the love of his life, randomly answers a ringing pay phone. Upon hearing that the government has launched a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, he learns that there are now only 70 minutes before the Soviet missles arrive to destroy Los Angeles. The majority of the film occurs in real time and takes place on the "Miracle Mile" section of Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles.
The following weapons were used in the film Miracle Mile:
Handguns
Colt Python
Fred the Cook (Robert DoQui) threatens Harry Washello (Anthony Edwards) with a snub-nosed Colt Python when the latter tells him and others about the impending nuclear strike. Harry later takes it and uses it for the rest of the movie, on one occasion, giving it to Julie (Mare Winningham). LAPD officers that stop Harry and Wilson (Mykelti Williamson) at a gas station use full size Pythons. When Wilson drenches one of the officers (Cynthia Phillips) with gasoline, she tries to shoot him, but the shot sets her on fire.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
An irate man that chases Harry through the street uses a Smith & Wesson Model 629.
Shotguns
Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun
The Nightwatchman (Edward Bunker) uses a Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun when Harry and Wilson goes to his gas station.
Ithaca 37
What appears to be a Ithaca 37 shotgun is sitting in the police car that Harry and Wilson take.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1873
Lucy Peters (Lou Hancock) draws a Winchester Model 1873 on Harry when he enters her apartment looking for Julie.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
Two girls credited as the "Beverley Hills Chicks" (Jenette Goldstein and Victoria Powells) carry Uzis when they go to catch a helicopter to escape the impending blast.
