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'''''Midnight Run''''' is a 1988 action comedy starring [[Robert De Niro]] as Jack Walsh, a former Chicago cop now working as a bounty hunter who has to endure a cross-country trip with | '''''Midnight Run''''' is a 1988 action comedy starring [[Robert De Niro]] as Jack Walsh, a former Chicago cop now working as a bounty hunter who has to endure a cross-country trip with Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas ([[Charles Grodin]]), a bail-jumping bookkeeper he was trying to bring back from New York to Los Angeles in order to collect his fee. During their journey across the country, the duo find themselves pursued by both the FBI and the mob. The film was directed by [[Martin Brest]] and co-stars [[Yaphet Kotto]], [[John Ashton]], and [[Dennis Farina]]. The film would also inspire several made for television films that starred [[Christopher McDonald]] as Walsh. | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
== Beretta 92SB (nickel) == | == Beretta 92SB (nickel) == | ||
Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) carries a nickel [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92SB]] as he apprehends a fugitive at the film's beginning. He appears to hold this pistol when he boards the train carrying Walsh and Mardukis. Walsh takes from him during the scuffle on the train. | Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) carries a nickel [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92SB]] as he apprehends a fugitive at the film's beginning. He appears to hold this pistol when he boards the train carrying Walsh and Mardukis. Walsh takes it from him during the scuffle on the train. | ||
[[Image:92SBINOX.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] | [[Image:92SBINOX.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] | ||
[[Image:MR 301.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) carries a nickel [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92SB]] as he apprehends a fugitive at the film's beginning.]] | [[Image:MR 301.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) carries a nickel [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92SB]] as he apprehends a fugitive at the film's beginning.]] | ||
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[[Image:Mrun-rem870a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The criminal chased by Walsh and Marvin in the beginning drops his pistol gripped Winchester shotgun.]] | [[Image:Mrun-rem870a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The criminal chased by Walsh and Marvin in the beginning drops his pistol gripped Winchester shotgun.]] | ||
==Mossberg | ==Mossberg 590== | ||
Throughout the film, Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) uses a [[Mossberg | Throughout the film, Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) uses a [[Mossberg 590]] shotgun with an extended magazine tube. Other federal and local law enforcement also carry the shotgun. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Mossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 590 with 8-round magazine tube and bayonet lug - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Mrun-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin holds his shotgun from his car.]] | [[Image:Mrun-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin holds his shotgun from his car.]] | ||
[[Image:Mrun-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin watches for the helicopter.]] | [[Image:Mrun-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin watches for the helicopter.]] | ||
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Midnight Run is a 1988 action comedy starring Robert De Niro as Jack Walsh, a former Chicago cop now working as a bounty hunter who has to endure a cross-country trip with Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin), a bail-jumping bookkeeper he was trying to bring back from New York to Los Angeles in order to collect his fee. During their journey across the country, the duo find themselves pursued by both the FBI and the mob. The film was directed by Martin Brest and co-stars Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, and Dennis Farina. The film would also inspire several made for television films that starred Christopher McDonald as Walsh.
The following weapons were used in the film Midnight Run:
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Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
At the beginning of the film, bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) carries a third generation Colt Detective Special as his sidearm until he has to check the revolver before boarding a commercial flight. During the shootout at the Chicago bus station, one of the FBI agents is briefly seen with a first generation Colt Detective Special drawn.
Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose
FBI Special Agent Alonzo Mosley (Yaphet Kotto) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 66 as his sidearm in the film.
Pistols
Beretta 92SB (nickel)
Marvin (John Ashton) carries a nickel Beretta 92SB as he apprehends a fugitive at the film's beginning. He appears to hold this pistol when he boards the train carrying Walsh and Mardukis. Walsh takes it from him during the scuffle on the train.
Beretta 92SB
Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) takes a Beretta 92SB from Marvin (John Ashton) to shoot down a Mafia helicopter.
Heckler & Koch P7
Tony Darvo (Richard Foronjy) carries a Heckler & Koch P7 when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.
Detonics CombatMaster
Joey (Robert Miranda) carries a Detonics CombatMaster when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.
Shotguns
Winchester 1897 Shotgun
The fugitive chased by Walsh and Marvin at the film's beginning is seen using what appears to be a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun with the stock removed.
Mossberg 590
Throughout the film, Marvin (John Ashton) uses a Mossberg 590 shotgun with an extended magazine tube. Other federal and local law enforcement also carry the shotgun.
Ithaca 37
Several police officers are seen carrying Ithaca 37 shotguns.
Rifles
Ruger Mini-14
A Ruger Mini-14 is used by the snipers hired by the Chicago mob to try and kill Jack Walsh and Jonathan Mardukas (Charles Grodin).
Remington Model 7400
Another Chicago mob sniper is seen with a Remington Model 7400 Semi-Auto rifle.
Heckler & Koch G3
The mob hitmen in the helicopter use a Heckler & Koch G3 rifle fitted with a scope and a brass catcher when chasing Walsh, Mardukas, and Marvin.
Submachine Guns
Micro-Uzi
One of the FBI agents that takes down the mobsters at the airport is seen with a Micro Uzi drawn.
Mini-Uzi
During the search of a train car, a federal agent appears to carry a Mini Uzi.
