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|director = Richard Fleischer | |director = [[Richard Fleischer]] | ||
|date= 1972 | |date= 1972 | ||
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|character6=Lorrie Hunt | |character6=Lorrie Hunt | ||
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|character7=Whitey Duncan | |character7=Whitey Duncan | ||
|actor7=[[Clifton James]] | |actor7=[[Clifton James]] | ||
|character8=Ken Johnson | |||
|actor8=[[William Atherton]] | |||
|character9=Officer Galloway | |||
|actor9=[[Ed Lauter]] | |||
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'''''The New Centurions''''' is a 1972 crime drama | '''''The New Centurions''''' is a 1972 crime drama directed by [[Richard Fleischer]] and based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh (''[[The Blue Knight]], [[The Choirboys]]''), the former LAPD veteran turned crime novelist. As in the novel, the film depicts the dramatic life of rookie LAPD officer Roy Fehler ([[Stacy Keach]]) and his veteran partner Andy Kilvinski ([[George C. Scott]]). | ||
{{Film Title|The New Centurions}} | |||
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
[[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers are service sidearms of LAPD officers. They are also seen in hands of various criminals. | [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers are the service sidearms of LAPD officers. They are also seen in hands of various criminals. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Officer Roy Fehler ([[Stacy Keach]]) draws his revolver.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An officer draws his revolver on a bank robber.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another robber takes a woman as hostage with his S&W.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Officer Andy Kilvinski ([[George C. Scott]]) fires his revolver in a shootout.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Andy, now retired, takes his revolver ('''SPOILER!''' Highlight to see description)<font color="white">and shoots himself.</font color="white">]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Roy chases a criminal armed with his revolver. Due to the shape and position of the front sight his revolver can be identified as an earier M&P version.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Officers Sergio Duran ([[Erik Estrada]]) and Gus Plebesly ([[Scott Wilson]]) hold their revolvers in the final scene.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | ||
During the training in police academy the | During the training in police academy, the cadets use [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cadet Gus Plebesly ([[Scott Wilson]]) fires the revolver on the range. ]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cadets Fehler ([[Stacy Keach]]) on the shooting range with his S&W.]] | ||
== | ==Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock"== | ||
During a fight, a criminal uses a revolver that has a shrouded ejector rod and duty sights. It is seen only in darkness and resembles the [[Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series#44 Smith & Wesson 1ST Model "Triple Lock" (1907-1915)|Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock"]]. | |||
[[File:The New Centurions-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector 1845.jpg|none|thumb|300px|British-issued Mk. I Hand Ejector (note shrouded ejector rod).]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The gunman with his revolver.]] | |||
= Pistols = | |||
== Walther P38 == | |||
A man appears to be armed with a [[Walther P38]] pistol when confronted by Officer Gus Plebesly ([[Scott Wilson]]). | |||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:TNC 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A man appears to be armed with a [[Walther P38]] pistol when confronted by Officer Gus Plebesly ([[Scott Wilson]]).]] | |||
= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Ithaca 37 == | == Ithaca 37 == | ||
[[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are seen in hands of several LAPD officers, including Whitey Duncan ([[Clifton James]]), Galloway ([[Ed Lauter]]) and Ken Johnson ([[William Atherton]]). | [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are seen in hands of several LAPD officers, including Whitey Duncan ([[Clifton James]]), Galloway ([[Ed Lauter]]) and Ken Johnson ([[William Atherton]]). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Fahler ([[Stacy Keach]]) and other cadets fire Ithaca 37 shotguns on the shooting range.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Andy Kilvinski gets his shotgun before going out on patrol.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Officer Galloway ([[Ed Lauter]]) holds a shotgun during the shootout with bank robbers.]] | ||
== Sawed-off Double Barreled Shotgun == | == Sawed-off Double Barreled Shotgun == | ||
A man in a car is seen with a [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]]. | |||
[[Image:Stevens 311 (Sawed Off).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stevens 311R (sawed-off) - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Stevens 311 (Sawed Off).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stevens 311R (sawed-off) - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The gunman wielding a [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]].]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
Several [[M1903 Springfield]] "Parade" rifles are carried by the LAPD honor guard during the police academy graduation. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:1903Parade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield M1903 "Parade" rifle]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:The New Centurions-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|LAPD honor guard with M1903 "Parade" rifles escort the standard-bearers. This footage appears to be from an actual LAPD graduation ceremony.]] | ||
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The New Centurions is a 1972 crime drama directed by Richard Fleischer and based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh (The Blue Knight, The Choirboys), the former LAPD veteran turned crime novelist. As in the novel, the film depicts the dramatic life of rookie LAPD officer Roy Fehler (Stacy Keach) and his veteran partner Andy Kilvinski (George C. Scott).
The following weapons were used in the film The New Centurions:
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Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers are the service sidearms of LAPD officers. They are also seen in hands of various criminals.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
During the training in police academy, the cadets use Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolvers.
Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock"
During a fight, a criminal uses a revolver that has a shrouded ejector rod and duty sights. It is seen only in darkness and resembles the Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock".
Pistols
Walther P38
A man appears to be armed with a Walther P38 pistol when confronted by Officer Gus Plebesly (Scott Wilson).
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
Ithaca 37 shotguns are seen in hands of several LAPD officers, including Whitey Duncan (Clifton James), Galloway (Ed Lauter) and Ken Johnson (William Atherton).
Sawed-off Double Barreled Shotgun
A man in a car is seen with a Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun.
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Rifles
M1903 Springfield
Several M1903 Springfield "Parade" rifles are carried by the LAPD honor guard during the police academy graduation.
