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|actor9= | |actor9=[[Anthony Franciosa|Tony Franciosa]] | ||
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'''''The Drowning Pool''''' is a 1975 mystery that is a loose sequel to ''[[Harper]]''. [[Paul Newman]] reprised his role as L.A. private detective Lew Harper who is hired to look into a case of blackmail. The source novel was set in Southern California while the movie moved the story to Louisiana. The film was written by [[Walter Hill]], Tracy Keenan Wynn (''[[Longest Yard, The (1974)|The Longest Yard]].[[The Deep]]'') and Lorenzo Semple Jr. (''[[The Parallax View]],[[Papillon]],[[Three Days of the Condor]]'') and was directed by Stuart Rosenberg (''[[Cool Hand Luke]]''). | |||
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{{Spoilers}} | |||
= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
Lew Harper ([[Paul Newman]]) starts out with a [[Colt Detective Special]]. | |||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Round Butt - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Round Butt - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Pool1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Pool2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 27 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 27 == | ||
Corrupt police Lieutenant Franks ([[Richard Jaeckel]]) carries a short barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 27]]. It's later taken from him by Harper ([[Paul Newman]]) who uses it to interrogate Franks. | |||
[[Image:S&WRev.jpg |thumb|none|350px|S&W Model 27-2 (.357 Magnum with 3.5" barrel)]] | [[Image:S&WRev.jpg |thumb|none|350px|S&W Model 27-2 (.357 Magnum with 3.5" barrel)]] | ||
[[File:Pool4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Franks ([[Richard Jaeckel]]) aims the Smith & Wesson.]] | ||
[[File:Pool14.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Franks realizes that Harper ([[Paul Newman]]) is serious.]] | ||
[[File:Pool11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Star Model B == | == Star Model B == | ||
A [[Star Model B]] sees a lot of usage by multiple characters. | |||
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blued Star Model B - 9x19mm pistol. ]] | [[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blued Star Model B - 9x19mm pistol. ]] | ||
[[File:Pool3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A henchman shows the Star to Harper]] | ||
[[File:Pool12.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harper ([[Paul Newman]]) takes the Star from Kilbourne ([[Murray Hamilton]]) after a narrow escape.]] | ||
[[File:Pool10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mavis Kilbourne ([[Gail Strickland]]) fires the Star.]] | ||
[[File:Pool9.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Spanish language lobby card providing a good look at the Star Model B.]] | ||
== Beretta Model 951 == | == Beretta Model 951 == | ||
A henchman is seen carrying a [[Beretta M1951|Beretta Model 951]]. | |||
[[Image:Beretta_951.jpg|thumb|none|364px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta_951.jpg|thumb|none|364px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Pool5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Pool5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Ithaca Model 37 == | == Ithaca Model 37 == | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb| | One of the masked assailants (right) carries a [[Ithaca Model 37]] riot-gun. | ||
[[File:Pool6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca 37 Riot Version - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:Pool6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
== Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun == | == Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun == | ||
The other masked assailant uses a [[Winchester Model 1897]]. | |||
[[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun. Also in the "Take-down" configuration.]] | [[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun. Also in the "Take-down" configuration.]] | ||
[[File:Pool8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
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[[Category:Detective]] | [[Category:Detective]] | ||
[[Category:Walter Hill]] | |||
[[Category:Stuart Rosenberg]] | [[Category:Stuart Rosenberg]] | ||
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The Drowning Pool is a 1975 mystery that is a loose sequel to Harper. Paul Newman reprised his role as L.A. private detective Lew Harper who is hired to look into a case of blackmail. The source novel was set in Southern California while the movie moved the story to Louisiana. The film was written by Walter Hill, Tracy Keenan Wynn (The Longest Yard.The Deep) and Lorenzo Semple Jr. (The Parallax View,Papillon,Three Days of the Condor) and was directed by Stuart Rosenberg (Cool Hand Luke).
The following weapons were used in the film The Drowning Pool:
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Handguns
Colt Detective Special
Lew Harper (Paul Newman) starts out with a Colt Detective Special.
Smith & Wesson Model 27
Corrupt police Lieutenant Franks (Richard Jaeckel) carries a short barreled Smith & Wesson Model 27. It's later taken from him by Harper (Paul Newman) who uses it to interrogate Franks.
Star Model B
A Star Model B sees a lot of usage by multiple characters.
Beretta Model 951
A henchman is seen carrying a Beretta Model 951.
Shotguns
Ithaca Model 37
One of the masked assailants (right) carries a Ithaca Model 37 riot-gun.
Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun
The other masked assailant uses a Winchester Model 1897.
