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''Charley Varrick'' is a 1973 crime film starring [[Walter Matthau]] | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Charley Varrick | |||
|picture = Charley varrick.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical Poster'' | |||
|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[Don Siegel]] | |||
|date= 1973 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Universal Pictures | |||
|distributor= Universal Pictures | |||
|character1=Charley Varrick | |||
|actor1=[[Walter Matthau]] | |||
|character2=Molly | |||
|actor2=[[Joe Don Baker]] | |||
|character3=Harman Sullivan | |||
|actor3=[[Andrew Robinson]] | |||
|character4=Mr. Garfinkle | |||
|actor4=[[Norman Fell]] | |||
|character5=Deputy Sanchez | |||
|actor5=[[Rudy Diaz]] | |||
|character6=Randolph Percy | |||
|actor6=[[Albert Popwell]] | |||
|character7=Maynard Boyle | |||
|actor7=[[John Vernon]] | |||
|character8=Sheriff Horton | |||
|actor8=[[William Schallert]] | |||
|character9=bank guard | |||
|actor9=[[Bob Steele]] | |||
|character10= | |||
|actor10= | |||
}} | |||
'''''Charley Varrick''''' is a 1973 crime film starring [[Walter Matthau]] as the title character, an ingenious thief who must develop a scheme to escape with his loot while evading the police and the mob, whose bank he unknowingly robbed from. The film was adapted from the John H. Reese novel "The Looters" and was directed by [[Don Siegel]] (''[[Dirty Harry]]''). | |||
{{Film Title}} | |||
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==Colt Python== | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt Python Snubnose== | |||
The snub version of the [[Colt Python]] is used by Charley Varrick ([[Walter Matthau]]) in the opening bank robbery. The regular Python is used by San Miguel Sheriff Bill Horton ([[William Schallert]]). | The snub version of the [[Colt Python]] is used by Charley Varrick ([[Walter Matthau]]) in the opening bank robbery. The regular Python is used by San Miguel Sheriff Bill Horton ([[William Schallert]]). | ||
[[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px| Python "snubbie"]] | [[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px| Python "snubbie"]] | ||
[[Image:CV1005.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A disguised Charley Varrick ([[Walter Matthau]]) pulls the snub Python.]] | ||
[[Image:CV1007.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bank manager Harold Young (Woodrow Parfrey) is threatened with the Python.]] | ||
[[File:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|300px| Python]] | |||
[[Image:CV1021.jpg|thumb|none| | ==Colt Python== | ||
The [[Colt Python]] is seen carried by Sheriff Bill Horton ([[William Schallert]]) and other deputies. | |||
[[File:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Colt Python]] - .357]] | |||
[[Image:CV1021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Bill Horton ([[William Schallert]]) holds the Python.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 29== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 29== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is used by Harman Sullivan ([[Andrew Robinson]]) in the opening robbery. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is used by Harman Sullivan ([[Andrew Robinson]]) in the opening robbery. | ||
[[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 29-8.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 magnum.]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 29-8.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:CV1013.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is pulled by Harman Sullivan ([[Andrew Robinson]]).]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 28== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 28== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] is taken from a security guard at the bank. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] is taken from a security guard at the bank. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 .357 magnum. This essentially the same gun as the Model 27, except for a noncheckered top strap and a less high polish blued finish.]] | [[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 .357 magnum. This essentially the same gun as the Model 27, except for a noncheckered top strap and a less high polish blued finish.]] | ||
[[Image:CV1010.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bank guard ([[Bob Steele]]) steals back his S&W 28 from Al Dutcher's waistband, shooting him with it.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is carried by Mr. Garfinkle ([[Norman Fell]]) in the raid on Varrick's trailer home. | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is carried by Mr. Garfinkle ([[Norman Fell]]) in the raid on Varrick's trailer home. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | ||
[[Image:CV1020.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is carried by Mr. Garfinkle ([[Norman Fell]]) in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is carried by a law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home. | An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is carried by a law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|none|400px|thumb|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|none|400px|thumb|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:CV1019.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the right, an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is carried by a law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.]] | ||
[[Image:CV1024.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Ithaca shotgun is seen at the right.]] | ||
=Carbines= | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
An [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by another law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home. | An [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by another law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch.]] | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch.]] | ||
[[Image:CV1024.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CV1024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the left, an [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by another law enforcement officer.]] | ||
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Charley Varrick is a 1973 crime film starring Walter Matthau as the title character, an ingenious thief who must develop a scheme to escape with his loot while evading the police and the mob, whose bank he unknowingly robbed from. The film was adapted from the John H. Reese novel "The Looters" and was directed by Don Siegel (Dirty Harry).
The following weapons were used in the film Charley Varrick:
Handguns
Colt Python Snubnose
The snub version of the Colt Python is used by Charley Varrick (Walter Matthau) in the opening bank robbery. The regular Python is used by San Miguel Sheriff Bill Horton (William Schallert).
Colt Python
The Colt Python is seen carried by Sheriff Bill Horton (William Schallert) and other deputies.
Smith & Wesson Model 29
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is used by Harman Sullivan (Andrew Robinson) in the opening robbery.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
The Smith & Wesson Model 28 is taken from a security guard at the bank.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A Smith & Wesson Model 36 is carried by Mr. Garfinkle (Norman Fell) in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 shotgun is carried by a law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.
Carbines
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is carried by another law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.
