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[[Image: The_onion_field.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image: The_onion_field.jpg|thumb|right|301px|''The Onion Field'' (1979)]] | ||
'''''The Onion Field''''' is a 1979 feature film directed by [[Harold Becker]] that recounts the infamous incident where two plainclothes LAPD officers were kidnapped in the 60’s by criminals during a traffic stop and one officer was subsequently murdered. The movie screenplay was based on the book of the same name written by acclaimed author Joseph Wambaugh, the former LAPD officer whose adapted works included ''[[The New Centurions]]'' and ''[[The Choirboys]]''. | |||
{{Film Title|The Onion Field}} | {{Film Title|The Onion Field}} | ||
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{{Spoilers}} | {{Spoilers}} | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 14 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 14 == | ||
Both LAPD detectives, | Both LAPD detectives, Det. Karl Hettinger ([[John Savage]]) and Det. Ian Campbell ([[Ted Danson]]) carry 6-inch barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 14]] revolvers in cross-draw holsters. The 6” barrel model 14 was a common LAPD gun during the 50’s and 60’s decades, and even plainclothes officers carried it. In real life, according to Joseph Wambaugh, Detective Campbell carried a model 14 (then known as the “k-38 target masterpiece”), while Det. Hettinger carried a 6”-barrel Colt. | ||
[[Image: Crossdraw.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel14.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 14 - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image: Crossdraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det Hettinger puts on his S&W model 14 on a crossdraw holster]] | |||
[[Image: 14_pointing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Hettinger, played by John Savage, with his 6” barrel S&W model 14]] | [[Image: 14_pointing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Hettinger, played by John Savage, with his 6” barrel S&W model 14]] | ||
[[Image: Surrender_14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det Hettinger surrenders his S&W model 14]] | [[Image: Surrender_14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det Hettinger surrenders his S&W model 14]] | ||
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== Astra Constable== | == Astra Constable== | ||
Gregory Powell (James Woods) buys an Astra Constable in a pawn shop for Jimmy “Youngblood” Smith (Franklyn Seales). This is not totally accurate. According to Wambaugh’s book, the gun used by Smith was indeed an Spanish Pistol, but it was a .32 auto Star, not an Astra. | Gregory Powell ([[James Woods]]) buys an [[Astra Constable]] in a pawn shop for Jimmy “Youngblood” Smith (Franklyn Seales). This is not totally accurate. According to Wambaugh’s book, the gun used by Smith was indeed an Spanish Pistol, but it was a .32 auto Star, not an Astra. | ||
[[Image: Constable_showing.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:AstraConstable.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Astra Constable - .380 ACP. Note the single grip screw.]] | ||
[[Image: Constable_showing.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Powell presents Smith an Astra Constable.]] | |||
[[Image: Found_constable.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer discovers the Astra Constable after the kidnapping.]] | [[Image: Found_constable.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer discovers the Astra Constable after the kidnapping.]] | ||
== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Powell uses a Colt Official Police as his personal gun. Some LAPD officers also use this revolver. | Powell uses a [[Colt Official Police]] as his personal gun. Some LAPD officers also use this revolver. | ||
[[Image: Colt_menancing.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image: Colt_menancing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Powell threatens one of his accomplices with a Colt Official Police]] | |||
[[Image: Official_police_pointing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Powell (James Woods) threatens the officers with his own Colt Official Police and with one of the officers’ model 14s.]] | [[Image: Official_police_pointing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Powell (James Woods) threatens the officers with his own Colt Official Police and with one of the officers’ model 14s.]] | ||
[[Image: Colt_OP_police.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officers who arrest Smith use Colt Official Police revolvers.]] | [[Image: Colt_OP_police.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officers who arrest Smith use Colt Official Police revolvers.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
The officer who arrests Powell uses what looks like a 6”-barrel Smith & Wesson Model 10 | The officer who arrests Powell uses what looks like a 6”-barrel [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] | ||
[[Image: Onion_model_10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CollectibleMandP.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-Model 10 M&P five screw with 6" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image: Onion_model_10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun looks like a Smith & Wesson Model 10]] | |||
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[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:18, 29 July 2023
The Onion Field is a 1979 feature film directed by Harold Becker that recounts the infamous incident where two plainclothes LAPD officers were kidnapped in the 60’s by criminals during a traffic stop and one officer was subsequently murdered. The movie screenplay was based on the book of the same name written by acclaimed author Joseph Wambaugh, the former LAPD officer whose adapted works included The New Centurions and The Choirboys.
The following weapons were used in the film The Onion Field:
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Smith & Wesson Model 14
Both LAPD detectives, Det. Karl Hettinger (John Savage) and Det. Ian Campbell (Ted Danson) carry 6-inch barreled Smith & Wesson Model 14 revolvers in cross-draw holsters. The 6” barrel model 14 was a common LAPD gun during the 50’s and 60’s decades, and even plainclothes officers carried it. In real life, according to Joseph Wambaugh, Detective Campbell carried a model 14 (then known as the “k-38 target masterpiece”), while Det. Hettinger carried a 6”-barrel Colt.
Astra Constable
Gregory Powell (James Woods) buys an Astra Constable in a pawn shop for Jimmy “Youngblood” Smith (Franklyn Seales). This is not totally accurate. According to Wambaugh’s book, the gun used by Smith was indeed an Spanish Pistol, but it was a .32 auto Star, not an Astra.
Colt Official Police
Powell uses a Colt Official Police as his personal gun. Some LAPD officers also use this revolver.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The officer who arrests Powell uses what looks like a 6”-barrel Smith & Wesson Model 10
