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''Blood Simple.'' is the 1984 crime film that marked the directorial debut of the [[Coen Brothers]]. The | ''Blood Simple.'' is the 1984 crime film that marked the directorial debut of the [[Coen Brothers]]. The film stars [[Frances McDormand]], [[Dan Hedaya]], [[John Getz]], and [[M. Emmet Walsh]]. | ||
'''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.'' | '''''Note:''' Just like [[Snatch.]], the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.'' | ||
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==Iver Johnson Revolver== | ==Iver Johnson Revolver== | ||
The firearm that's seen throughout the film is an [[Iver Johnson Revolver|Iver Johnson]] revolver. | The firearm that's seen throughout the film is an [[Iver Johnson Revolver|Iver Johnson]] revolver with pearl grips. At the start of the film, it is incorrectly referred to as a ".38". The Iver Johnson revolver is first kept by Abby ([[Frances McDormand]]) as a personal defense weapon, but is also used by her husband Marty ([[Dan Hedaya]]) and her lover Ray ([[John Getz]]), as well as the Private Investigator ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). (Note: On IMDb and in the Coen brother's screenplay, his name is revealed as Loren Visser, but this does not come up in the film.) | ||
[[File:Iver Johnson .32.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Iver Johnson - .32 Smith & Wesson]] | [[File:Iver Johnson .32.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Iver Johnson - .32 Smith & Wesson]] | ||
[[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]] | [[File:Blood simple iver johnson 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abby reaches for the revolver as Marty attacks her.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson 39== | ==Smith & Wesson 39== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene. | A [[Smith & Wesson 39]] is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene. In ''[[Twilight (1998)]]'' Walsh plays another private investigator named Lester Ivar. His demise is very similar in that movie as well; right down to being in a bathroom and carrying a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. It is doubtful that this is a coincidence. | ||
[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]] | [[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The private investigator drops his pistol.]] | [[File:Blood simple 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The private investigator drops his pistol.]] | ||
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==Extra== | ==Extra== | ||
[[File:Blood simple extra.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Looking closely, the box of | [[File:Blood simple extra.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Looking closely, the box of .32 S&W rounds can be seen with "Blanks" written on it]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:06, 2 April 2022
Blood Simple. is the 1984 crime film that marked the directorial debut of the Coen Brothers. The film stars Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, John Getz, and M. Emmet Walsh.
Note: Just like Snatch., the title is spelt with a period. In order not to reveal any spoilers, the descriptions will be brief.
The following firearms were used in the film Blood Simple.:
Iver Johnson Revolver
The firearm that's seen throughout the film is an Iver Johnson revolver with pearl grips. At the start of the film, it is incorrectly referred to as a ".38". The Iver Johnson revolver is first kept by Abby (Frances McDormand) as a personal defense weapon, but is also used by her husband Marty (Dan Hedaya) and her lover Ray (John Getz), as well as the Private Investigator (M. Emmet Walsh). (Note: On IMDb and in the Coen brother's screenplay, his name is revealed as Loren Visser, but this does not come up in the film.)
Smith & Wesson 39
A Smith & Wesson 39 is the sidearm of the private investigator, but not seen until the final scene. In Twilight (1998) Walsh plays another private investigator named Lester Ivar. His demise is very similar in that movie as well; right down to being in a bathroom and carrying a Smith & Wesson 5904. It is doubtful that this is a coincidence.
Bolt-Action Scoped Rifle
The private investigator uses an unknown type of bolt-action rifle to take aim at Abby and Ray.
Unknown Smith & Wesson revolver
In an apparent continuity error, a different revolver is seen in Abby's handbag. It has a Smith & Wesson logo and push-thumb cylinder release, a bobbled hammer spur, and cut-out trigger guard, similar to a rare 1917 "Fritz Special" Smith & Wesson M1917.
