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Midnight Run

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Theatrical Release Poster

Country	Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by	Martin Brest
Release Date	1988
Language	English
Studio	Universal Pictures

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Jack Walsh	Robert De Niro
Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas	Charles Grodin
Alonzo Mosely	Yaphet Kotto
Jimmy Serrano	Dennis Farina

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.

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-'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Midnight Run'':'''
+{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}}
+|name = ''Midnight Run''
+|picture = Midnight run.jpg
+|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster''
+|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
+|director = [[Martin Brest]]
+|date= 1988
+|language = English
+|studio= Universal Pictures
+|distributor=
+|character1=Jack Walsh
+|actor1=[[Robert De Niro]]
+|character2=Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas
+|actor2=[[Charles Grodin]]
+|character3=Alonzo Mosely
+|actor3=[[Yaphet Kotto]]
+|character4=Jimmy Serrano
+|actor4=[[Dennis Farina]]
+}}
-I'll replace my low res screencaps when I get a better version of the DVD. - [[User:Speakeasy804|Speakeasy804]]
+'''''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.
-[[Image:Midnight run.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Midnight Run'' (1988)]]
+{{Film Title}}
+__TOC__<br clear=all>
+{{Spoilers}}
+=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.
+[[Image:ColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]]
+[[Image:Mrun-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Armed with his Colt revolver, bounty hunter Jack Walsh ([[Robert De Niro]]) prepares to enter a bailjumper's apartment.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh holds his Detective Special on Mardukas while impersonating agent Mosley.]]
+[[Image:MidRun 102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh holds the revolver on Mardukas (Charles Grodin).]]
+[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
+[[Image:MidnightR 9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Walsh and Mardukas evade gunfire, one of the FBI agents is briefly seen with his 1st Gen 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.
+[[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-686.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
+[[Image:MidRun_105.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mosley opens fire with his Model 66.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-sw64b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mosley takes cover with his Model 66.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-sw64c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Alonzo Mosley ([[Yaphet Kotto]]) with his Model 66.]]
+=Pistols=
+== 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 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: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.]]
+[[File:MidRun 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin holds his pistol on Walsh.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-berinox1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh grabs the Beretta from Marvin during their fight on the train.]]
+[[File:MidRun 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh knocks out Marvin with the pistol 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.
+[[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]]
+[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh fires the Beretta.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh aims the Beretta as Marvin stands behind him with a Remington 870.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh takes aim at the helicopter.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walsh holds his Beretta while dragging Mardukas.]]
-== Colt Detective Special ==
+== Heckler & Koch P7 ==
-At the beginning of the film, bounty hunter Jack Walsh ([[Robert De Niro]]) carries a [[Colt Detective Special]] as his main weapon until he has to check the revolver before boarding a commercial flight and never retrieving it.   During the shootout at the Chicago bus station, one of the FBI agents is briefly seen with his Colt Detective Special drawn.
+Tony Darvo ([[Richard Foronjy]]) carries a [[Heckler & Koch P7]] when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.
+[[Image:H&K P7.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Mrun-hkp7a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tony Darvo ([[Richard Foronjy]]) carries a [[Heckler & Koch P7]] when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.]]
+[[Image:MR 305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tony on the far left holding the H&K.]]
-[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
+== Detonics CombatMaster ==
-[[Image:Mrun-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh sneaks through the criminal's hideout.]]
+Joey ([[Robert Miranda]]) carries a [[Detonics CombatMaster]] when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.
-[[Image:Mrun-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh holds his Detective Special on Mardukas, impersonating FBI agent Alonzo Mosley.]]
+[[Image:DetonicsCM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Detonics Combat Master - .45 ACP]]
-[[Image:MidnightR 9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As Walsh and Mardukas evade gunfire, one of the FBI agents is briefly seen with his Colt Detective Special drawn.]]
+[[Image:MR 304.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joey ([[Robert Miranda]]) carries a [[Detonics CombatMaster]] when they hold Walsh and Mardukas at gunpoint.]]
+[[Image:MR 305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joey on the near left holding the Detonics.]]
-== M1911A1 ==
+=Shotguns=
-The criminal Jack runs down at the start of the film is armed with a nickel-plated [[M1911A1]].
+==Winchester 1897 Shotgun==
-[[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.  Manufactured on license by Remington Rand.]]
+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.
+[[Image:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rem870a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The criminal chased by Walsh and Marvin in the beginning drops his pistol gripped Winchester shotgun.]]
-== Remington 870 ==
+==Mossberg 590==
-Both Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) and the criminal chased by he and Walsh in the beginning have [[Remington 870]] shotguns. Marvin's has an extended magazine tube, while the criminal carries a sawed-off variant.
+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:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]]‎
+[[Image:Mossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 590 with 8-round magazine tube and bayonet lug - 12 gauge.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rem870a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The criminal chased by Walsh and Marvin in the beginning drops his sawed-off 870.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin holds his shotgun from his car.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marvin aims his Remington 870 from his car.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin watches for the helicopter.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marvin watches for the helicopter.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-shotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin, shotgun in hand, talks to Walsh.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-shotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marvin, 870 in hand, talks to Walsh.]]
+[[File:MidRun_181.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Deputies armed with the shotgun.]]
 == Ithaca 37 ==
-Policemen carry [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns.
+Several police officers are seen carrying [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns.
 [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]]
+[[Image:MR 321.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several deputies (on the left) carry the Ithaca shotgun while searching a train in Arizona.  ]]
+[[File:MidRun_181.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Deputy on the upper right with the shotgun.]]
+=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]]).
-[[Image:RugerAC556.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ruger AC556 Carbine - 5.56x45mm.  This is the full automatic version of the Mini 14 with a distinctive Barrel and bayonet lug.  ]]
+[[Image:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mob sniper loads his Ruger.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle1b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another mob sniper aims his Mini-14 rifle on the bus transporting Walsh and Mardukas.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle1b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another mob sniper aims his Mini-14 rifle on the bus transporting Walsh and Mardukas.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle3a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another mob sniper trains his scoped Ruger on the bus.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle3a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another mob sniper trains his scoped Ruger on the bus.]]
 == Remington Model 7400 ==
-Another Chicago mob sniper is seen with a [[Remington 740/7400 Rifle|Remington Model 7400]] Semi-Auto rifle.
+Another Chicago mob sniper is seen with a [[Remington Model 7400]] Semi-Auto rifle.
-[[Image:RemingtonModel7600.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Remington 7400 pump-action rifle]]
+[[Image:7400wd-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Remington Model 7400]]  - .308 Winchester]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle2a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mob sniper aims his Remington at the bus.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle1a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mob sniper loads his Remington .]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mob sniper aims his Remington at the bus.]]
-== Smith & Wesson Model 64 ==
-FBI agent Alonzo Mosley ([[Yaphet Kotto]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]].
-[[Image:TwoFaceS&WModel64.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 64 with 3 inch barrel-.38 Special.  This is the modern production version of the Model 64.  Early variants matched the shape of the earlier Model 10, except in Stainless Steel.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-sw64a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mosley aims his Model 64.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-sw64b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mosley takes cover with his Model 64.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-sw64c.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mosley with his Model 64.]]
-== Heckler & Koch P7M8 ==
-One of the mobsters chasing Walsh and Mardukas carries a [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]].
-[[Image:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|H&K P7M8 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:Mrun-hkp7a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The mobsters hold up Walsh and Mardukas.]]
 == Heckler & Koch G3 ==
-The helicopter mob hitmen fire a rifle at Walsh, Mardukas, and Marvin.
+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.
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle4a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The hitman fires at Marvin's car.]]
+[[Image:G3a3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle4b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The hitmen fire at the car, shooting off the hood.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle4a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman fires at Marvin's car.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle4c.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The hitman aims his rifle when Marvin, Walsh, and Mardukas get out of the car.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle4b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitmen fire at the car, shooting off the hood.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-rifle4d.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The hitman fires.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle4c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman aims his rifle when Marvin, Walsh, and Mardukas get out of the car.]]
+[[Image:Mrun-rifle4d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman fires.]]
-== Beretta Inox ==
-Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) also carries a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta Inox|Beretta 92FS Inox]].
-[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS Inox 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:Mrun-berinox1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh grabs the Beretta Inox from Marvin during their fight on the train.]]
-== Beretta 92SB ==
-Jack Walsh ([[Robert De Niro]]) takes a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92SB|Beretta 92SB]] from Marvin ([[John Ashton]]) to shoot down a Mafia helicopter.
-[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh fires the Beretta.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh aims the Beretta as Marvin stands behind him with a Remington 870.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh takes aim at the helicopter.]]
-[[Image:Mrun-ber92sb4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walsh holds his Beretta while dragging Mardukas.]]
+=Submachine Guns=
 ==Micro-Uzi==
-One of the FBI agents that takes down the mobsters at the airport is seen with a Micro-[[Uzi]] drawn.
+One of the FBI agents that takes down the mobsters at the airport is seen with a [[Micro Uzi]] drawn.
-[[Image: Vlcsnap-00011.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
+[[Image:MicroUziPistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px| [[Micro Uzi]] - 9x19mm ]]
+[[Image: Vlcsnap-00011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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]].
+[[Image:MiniUzi_01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:MR 321.jpg|thumb|600px|none|On the right, the agent with the white overcoat appears to carry a Mini Uzi while searching a train in Arizona.  ]]
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Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose

Pistols

Beretta 92SB (nickel)

Beretta 92SB

Heckler & Koch P7

Detonics CombatMaster

Shotguns

Winchester 1897 Shotgun

Mossberg 590

Ithaca 37

Rifles

Ruger Mini-14

Remington Model 7400

Heckler & Koch G3

Submachine Guns

Micro-Uzi

Mini-Uzi

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