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'''''The ComDads''''' (original title ''Les compères'') is a 1983 French comedy directed by [[Francis Veber]] and starring [[Pierre Richard]] and [[Gérard Depardieu]]. A teenage boy runs away from his family. Christine | '''''The ComDads''''' (original title ''Les compères'') is a 1983 French comedy directed by [[Francis Veber]] and starring [[Pierre Richard]] and [[Gérard Depardieu]]. A teenage boy, Tristan Martin, runs away from his family. Seeing as his father Paul ([[Michel Aumont]]) isn't putting enough effort in finding him, his mother Christine (Anne Duperey) convinces two old flames of hers, a masculine journalist Jean Lucas (Depardieu) and a depressed teacher François Pignon (Richard), that each is the father of her son and asks to find the boy. While searching, both men meet up and have to team, not knowing who is the real father. This film is second in a series of Veber's movies with comedy duo Richard-Depardieu, started by ''[[The Goat (La chèvre)|La chèvre]]'' (1981) and followed by ''[[Fugitives, The|Les Fugitifs]]'' (1986). | ||
The movie was remade in 1997 as ''Fathers' Day'' (1997), directed by Ivan Reitman and starring [[Robin Williams]] and [[Billy Crystal]]. | The movie was remade in 1997 as ''Fathers' Day'' (1997), directed by Ivan Reitman and starring [[Robin Williams]] and [[Billy Crystal]]. | ||
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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Unidentified revolver == | == Unidentified revolver == | ||
Ralph ([[Jean-Jacques Scheffer]]) and Milan ([[Philippe Khorsand]]), two criminals hunting for Lucas, carry Smith & Wesson style revolvers with 3" barrels. They resemble [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Model 10]] but have different barrels and front sights. During the encounter on the road Lucas ([[Gérard Depardieu]]) uses one of these revolvers. Inspector Verdier ([[Jacques Frantz]]) carries a holstered revolver that seems to be the same gun. | Ralph ([[Jean-Jacques Scheffer]]) and Milan ([[Philippe Khorsand]]), two criminals hunting for Lucas, carry Smith & Wesson style revolvers with 3" barrels. They resemble the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Model 10]] but have different barrels and front sights. During the encounter on the road, Lucas ([[Gérard Depardieu]]) uses one of these revolvers. Inspector Verdier ([[Jacques Frantz]]) carries a holstered revolver that seems to be the same gun. | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph threatens Lucas. S&W style cylinder release is seen.]] | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph threatens Lucas. The S&W style cylinder release is seen.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Milan (at the left) holds the revolver. Note the small front sight that looks different from the one on Model 10 revolver.]] | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Milan (at the left) holds the revolver. Note the small front sight that looks different from the one on the Model 10 revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspector Verdier's revolver in holster. The grip is the same as on Milan's revolver.]] | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspector Verdier's revolver in holster. The grip is the same as on Milan's revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Milan aims his revolver at Lucas.]] | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Milan aims his revolver at Lucas.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver on the ground. It has different grip than | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver on the ground. It has different grip than Milan's previously seen gun.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the revolver. The top of the frame is more angular | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the revolver. The top of the frame is more angular than the S&W Model 10.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas fires.]] | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas fires.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
During the encounter on the road Ralph's ([[Jean-Jacques Scheffer]]) revolver switches to | During the encounter on the road, Ralph's ([[Jean-Jacques Scheffer]]) revolver switches to a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph holds Tristan at gunpoint.]] | [[File:Les comperes-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph holds Tristan at gunpoint.]] | ||
== Walther PPK == | == Walther PPK == | ||
Before Christine calls him, Pignon ([[Pierre Richard]]) holds a [[Walther PPK]], planning a suicide. | |||
[[Image:Waltherppk32acp.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Waltherppk32acp.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-PPK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol on the table.]] | [[File:Les comperes-PPK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol on the table.]] | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== MAT-49 == | == MAT-49 == | ||
Ralph ([[Jean-Jacques Scheffer]]) uses | Ralph ([[Jean-Jacques Scheffer]]) uses a [[MAT-49]] when firing at Jeannot ([[Roland Blanche]]). | ||
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph readies the MAT-49.]] | [[File:Les comperes-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph readies the MAT-49.]] | ||
[[File:Les comperes-MAT49-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires from the car.]] | [[File:Les comperes-MAT49-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires from the car.]] | ||
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The ComDads (original title Les compères) is a 1983 French comedy directed by Francis Veber and starring Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu. A teenage boy, Tristan Martin, runs away from his family. Seeing as his father Paul (Michel Aumont) isn't putting enough effort in finding him, his mother Christine (Anne Duperey) convinces two old flames of hers, a masculine journalist Jean Lucas (Depardieu) and a depressed teacher François Pignon (Richard), that each is the father of her son and asks to find the boy. While searching, both men meet up and have to team, not knowing who is the real father. This film is second in a series of Veber's movies with comedy duo Richard-Depardieu, started by La chèvre (1981) and followed by Les Fugitifs (1986).
The movie was remade in 1997 as Fathers' Day (1997), directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal.
The following weapons were used in the film The ComDads (Les compères):
Handguns
Unidentified revolver
Ralph (Jean-Jacques Scheffer) and Milan (Philippe Khorsand), two criminals hunting for Lucas, carry Smith & Wesson style revolvers with 3" barrels. They resemble the Model 10 but have different barrels and front sights. During the encounter on the road, Lucas (Gérard Depardieu) uses one of these revolvers. Inspector Verdier (Jacques Frantz) carries a holstered revolver that seems to be the same gun.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
During the encounter on the road, Ralph's (Jean-Jacques Scheffer) revolver switches to a Smith & Wesson Model 36.
Walther PPK
Before Christine calls him, Pignon (Pierre Richard) holds a Walther PPK, planning a suicide.
Submachine Guns
MAT-49
Ralph (Jean-Jacques Scheffer) uses a MAT-49 when firing at Jeannot (Roland Blanche).
