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[[Image:Hombre.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Hombre'' (1967)]] | |||
'''''Hombre''''' is the classic 1967 Western starring [[Paul Newman]] as John Russell, a white man raised by Apache Indians who now must try to assimilate back into the non-Indian culture. After selling away his inheritance and putting out some townsfolk, he finds himself riding out of town with the very same people. When the stagecoach is ambushed, the passengers must now depend on Russell to survive. The film was the sixth collaboration between Newman and director [[Martin Ritt]] (''[[Hud]]'') and was based on a novel by [[Elmore Leonard]]. | |||
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=Rifles= | |||
== Winchester 1873 == | == Winchester 1873 == | ||
John Russell (Paul Newman) carries a Winchester 1873 with a shortened magazine. | John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifle that has been modified with a shortened barrel and magazine as his primary weapon in the film. | ||
[[File:1873shortmag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 with short magazine]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre_1876.jpg|thumb|none|602px|John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1873]] at the film's beginning.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 08.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russell aims the Winchester.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russell holds the Winchester.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre_1876_Receiver.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Shows the top of the receiver on rifle of John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]).]] | |||
== Winchester 1892 == | == Winchester 1892 == | ||
Members of Cicero's gang are seen using the [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifle. | |||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mexican Bandit (Frank Silvera) takes aim with an 1892 saddle ring Winchester.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Indians (Pete Hernandez) and (Merrill C Isbell) brandish Winchester 1892 rifles.]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
== Single Action Army == | |||
The Colt [[Single Action Army]] is the most prominently used gun by most of the characters including John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]) and Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]). | |||
[[Image:ColtSAA2ndGenNickel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - Nickel plated model - .45 LC]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 910.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]) holds the revolver that was carried by John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]).]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 03.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]) points John's [[Single Action Army]] at the stagecoach passengers, Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]), Doris (Margaret Blye), Billy Lee ([[Peter Lazer]]), Audra Favor (Barbara Rush), Dr Alex Favor ([[Fredric March]]), Jessie (Diane Cilento) and John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]).]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Jessie (Diane Cilento) and Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) watch John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]) recover his [[Single Action Army]].]] | |||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 05.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cicero Grimes ([[Richard Boone]]) stands to the left of Lamar Dean ([[David Canary]]) who is holding the SAA Quickdraw. Frank Braden ([[Cameron Mitchell]]) holds a [[Single Action Army]] on the passengers.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 909.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Frank Braden ([[Cameron Mitchell]]) holds his [[Single Action Army]] on the passengers.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 14.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Mexican Bandit ([[Frank Silvera]]) holds a [[Single Action Army]] revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 503.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]) holds a [[Single Action Army]] during the final standoff.]] | |||
== Colt Lightning Shopkeeper == | |||
When Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]) and his gang robs the stagecoach, they find what appears to be a [[Colt Lightning]] Shopkeeper revolver on Dr. Favor ([[Fredric March]]). | |||
[[Image:DSC02878.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Lightning, Shopkeeper model]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 29.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lamar Dean ([[David Canary]]) finds Dr. Favor's Colt.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 25.jpg|thumb|none|601px| John Russell collects Dr Favor's [[Colt Lightning]] Shopkeeper revolver.]] | |||
== | == Movie prop Colt Police Positive == | ||
In the final confrontation, Russell's Single Action Army appears to have been replaced in some shots with a double-action, modern [[Colt Police Positive]] revolver modified to resemble the SAA. This kind of prop was frequently used in Westerns (see the Police Positive below), when a [[Single Action Army]] was required to be discharged with the speed required by the script. | |||
[[Image:Hollywood.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive, modified to look like a Colt SAA]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre_509.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russell appears to have fire his revolver in a rapid succession.]] | |||
[[Image:Homb 54.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In the final confrontation, the revolver seen here appears to be a double-action, modern [[Colt Police Positive]]) revolver modified to resemble the SAA.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Coach Shotgun == | == Coach Shotgun == | ||
Henry Mendez (Martin Balsam) carries a | Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) carries a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Coach Shotgun]] in the film. | ||
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) with his [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Coach Shotgun]]. ]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) takes aim at the bandits.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lamar Dean ([[David Canary]]) holds the Coach shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:Hombre 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the double hammers.]] | |||
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[[Category:Drama]] | |||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | |||
[[Category:Elmore Leonard]] | |||
[[Category:Martin Ritt]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:27, 18 July 2020
Hombre is the classic 1967 Western starring Paul Newman as John Russell, a white man raised by Apache Indians who now must try to assimilate back into the non-Indian culture. After selling away his inheritance and putting out some townsfolk, he finds himself riding out of town with the very same people. When the stagecoach is ambushed, the passengers must now depend on Russell to survive. The film was the sixth collaboration between Newman and director Martin Ritt (Hud) and was based on a novel by Elmore Leonard.
The following weapons were used in the film Hombre:
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Rifles
Winchester 1873
John Russell (Paul Newman) carries a Winchester Model 1873 rifle that has been modified with a shortened barrel and magazine as his primary weapon in the film.
Winchester 1892
Members of Cicero's gang are seen using the Winchester Model 1892 rifle.
Handguns
Single Action Army
The Colt Single Action Army is the most prominently used gun by most of the characters including John Russell (Paul Newman) and Cicero (Richard Boone).
Colt Lightning Shopkeeper
When Cicero (Richard Boone) and his gang robs the stagecoach, they find what appears to be a Colt Lightning Shopkeeper revolver on Dr. Favor (Fredric March).
Movie prop Colt Police Positive
In the final confrontation, Russell's Single Action Army appears to have been replaced in some shots with a double-action, modern Colt Police Positive revolver modified to resemble the SAA. This kind of prop was frequently used in Westerns (see the Police Positive below), when a Single Action Army was required to be discharged with the speed required by the script.
Shotguns
Coach Shotgun
Henry Mendez (Martin Balsam) carries a Double Barreled Coach Shotgun in the film.
