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[[Image:Hotg-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Hour of the Gun'' (1967)]] | [[Image:Hotg-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Hour of the Gun'' (1967)]] | ||
''Hour of the Gun'' is a 1967 Western starring [[James Garner]] as Wyatt Earp and [[Jason Robards]] as Doc Holliday. | '''''Hour of the Gun''''' is a 1967 Western starring [[James Garner]] as Wyatt Earp and [[Jason Robards]] as Doc Holliday. The film was the second time director John Sturges visited the saga of Wyatt Earp (the first being 1957's ''[[Gunfight at the O.K. Corral]]'' with [[Burt Lancaster]] as Earp). [[James Garner]] also starred as Earp in the 1988 comedy ''[[Sunset]]''. It also features [[Jon Voight]] in an early film role. | ||
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=== Cavalry Model (7.5" barrel) === | === Cavalry Model (7.5" barrel) === | ||
Wyatt Earp ([[James Garner]]) carries a Cavalry model as his primary sidearm in a black leather thigh holster while serving as city marshal of Tombstone and his subsequent vendetta ride. In real life, Wyatt Earp most likely carried a nickel .44-caliber Smith & Wesson No. 3 "American" revolver with an 8" barrel during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. | Wyatt Earp ([[James Garner]]) carries a Cavalry model as his primary sidearm in a black leather thigh holster while serving as city marshal of Tombstone and his subsequent vendetta ride. In real life, Wyatt Earp most likely carried a nickel .44-caliber [[Smith & Wesson Model 3|Smith & Wesson No. 3 "American"]] revolver with an 8" barrel during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-saac1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wyatt and Doc run outside the saloon with their guns drawn after Morgan is ambushed.]] | [[Image:Hotg-saac1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wyatt and Doc run outside the saloon with their guns drawn after Morgan is ambushed.]] | ||
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=== Artillery Model (5.5" barrel) === | === Artillery Model (5.5" barrel) === | ||
The Artillery model is the sidearm of almost every other character in the film, including "Doc" Holliday ([[Jason Robards]]), Morgan Earp ([[Sam Melville]]), Virgil Earp ([[Frank Converse]]), Ike Clanton ([[Robert Ryan]]), Billy Clanton ([[Walter Gregg]]), "Curly Bill" Brocius ([[Jon Voight]]), Frank Stillwell ([[Robert Phillips]]), Andy Warshaw ([[Steve Ihnat]]), "Texas Jack" Vermillion ([[William Windom]]), John Clum ([[Larry Gates]]), and the Mexican soldiers at the end. Doc's model is a nickel Artillery with ivory grips, both reflecting the real life Doc's choice (a nickel Cavalry model) and making the flashy character stand out from the rest of the | The Artillery model is the sidearm of almost every other character in the film, including "Doc" Holliday ([[Jason Robards]]), Morgan Earp ([[Sam Melville]]), Virgil Earp ([[Frank Converse]]), Ike Clanton ([[Robert Ryan]]), Billy Clanton ([[Walter Gregg]]), "Curly Bill" Brocius ([[Jon Voight]]), Frank Stillwell ([[Robert Phillips]]), Andy Warshaw ([[Steve Ihnat]]), "Texas Jack" Vermillion ([[William Windom]]), John Clum ([[Larry Gates]]), and the Mexican soldiers at the end. Doc's model is a nickel Artillery with ivory grips, both reflecting the real life Doc's choice (a nickel Cavalry model) and making the flashy character stand out from the rest of the characters. | ||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-saaa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Morgan's and Virgil's Single Action Army revolvers lie in the sand after dropping it during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.]] | [[Image:Hotg-saaa1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Morgan's and Virgil's Single Action Army revolvers lie in the sand after dropping it during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.]] | ||
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== Double Barreled Shotgun == | == Double Barreled Shotgun == | ||
[[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s are seen throughout the film, beginning with Doc Holliday ([[Jason Robards]]) at the O.K. Corral gunfight. Other characters with shotguns include Frank Stillwell ([[Robert Phillips]]), "Curly Bill" Brocius ([[Jon Voight]]), Andy Warshaw ([[Steve Ihnat]]), "Turkey Creek" Johnson ([[Lonny Chapman]]), and Pete Spence ([[Michael Tolan]]). | [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s are seen throughout the film, beginning with Doc Holliday ([[Jason Robards]]) at the O.K. Corral gunfight. Other characters with shotguns include Frank Stillwell ([[Robert Phillips]]), "Curly Bill" Brocius ([[Jon Voight]]), Andy Warshaw ([[Steve Ihnat]]), "Turkey Creek" Johnson ([[Lonny Chapman]]), and Pete Spence ([[Michael Tolan]]). | ||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun remains in Doc's left hand as Wyatt tends to his brothers after the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.]] | [[Image:Hotg-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun remains in Doc's left hand as Wyatt tends to his brothers after the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Doc holds his shotgun as the sheriff confronts Wyatt outside the O.K. Corral.]] | [[Image:Hotg-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Doc holds his shotgun as the sheriff confronts Wyatt outside the O.K. Corral.]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1873 == | == Winchester Model 1873 == | ||
Wyatt Earp ([[James Garner]]) and "Doc" Holliday ([[Jason Robards]]) keep [[Winchester Model 1873]] carbines on their horses, as does Andy Warshaw ([[Steve Ihnat]]), one of Clanton's men. Tucson sheriff Sherman McMasters ([[Monte Markham]]) also provides one when he joins Wyatt's posse. | Wyatt Earp ([[James Garner]]) and "Doc" Holliday ([[Jason Robards]]) keep [[Winchester Model 1873]] carbines on their horses, as does Andy Warshaw ([[Steve Ihnat]]), one of Clanton's men. Tucson sheriff Sherman McMasters ([[Monte Markham]]) also provides one when he joins Wyatt's posse. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - | [[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - .44-40]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-win73a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McMasters holds his Winchester '73 at the train station when Wyatt introduces him to John Clum.]] | [[Image:Hotg-win73a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McMasters holds his Winchester '73 at the train station when Wyatt introduces him to John Clum.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-win73b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wyatt enters the posse's cabin with his Winchester '73.]] | [[Image:Hotg-win73b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wyatt enters the posse's cabin with his Winchester '73.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotg-win73c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Winchester '73 on Wyatt's horse as he talks to Doc and the others after dealing with Andy Warshaw.]] | [[Image:Hotg-win73c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Winchester '73 on Wyatt's horse as he talks to Doc and the others after dealing with Andy Warshaw.]] | ||
== | == Unknown Rifle == | ||
A Mexican soldier walks through the headquarters with a rifle over his shoulder as Wyatt and Doc speak with the commander. | A Mexican soldier walks through the headquarters with a rifle over his shoulder as Wyatt and Doc speak with the commander. It appears to be a musket-length military long gun, and could be either a muzzleloader or a breechloader. | ||
[[Image:Hotg-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier with his rifle.]] | [[Image:Hotg-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier with his rifle.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
[[Category:John Sturges]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:25, 18 July 2023
Hour of the Gun is a 1967 Western starring James Garner as Wyatt Earp and Jason Robards as Doc Holliday. The film was the second time director John Sturges visited the saga of Wyatt Earp (the first being 1957's Gunfight at the O.K. Corral with Burt Lancaster as Earp). James Garner also starred as Earp in the 1988 comedy Sunset. It also features Jon Voight in an early film role.
The following weapons were used in the film Hour of the Gun:
Single Action Army
As in most Westerns of the period, almost every character carries a Single Action Army as their sidearm.
Cavalry Model (7.5" barrel)
Wyatt Earp (James Garner) carries a Cavalry model as his primary sidearm in a black leather thigh holster while serving as city marshal of Tombstone and his subsequent vendetta ride. In real life, Wyatt Earp most likely carried a nickel .44-caliber Smith & Wesson No. 3 "American" revolver with an 8" barrel during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Artillery Model (5.5" barrel)
The Artillery model is the sidearm of almost every other character in the film, including "Doc" Holliday (Jason Robards), Morgan Earp (Sam Melville), Virgil Earp (Frank Converse), Ike Clanton (Robert Ryan), Billy Clanton (Walter Gregg), "Curly Bill" Brocius (Jon Voight), Frank Stillwell (Robert Phillips), Andy Warshaw (Steve Ihnat), "Texas Jack" Vermillion (William Windom), John Clum (Larry Gates), and the Mexican soldiers at the end. Doc's model is a nickel Artillery with ivory grips, both reflecting the real life Doc's choice (a nickel Cavalry model) and making the flashy character stand out from the rest of the characters.
Double Barreled Shotgun
Double Barreled Shotguns are seen throughout the film, beginning with Doc Holliday (Jason Robards) at the O.K. Corral gunfight. Other characters with shotguns include Frank Stillwell (Robert Phillips), "Curly Bill" Brocius (Jon Voight), Andy Warshaw (Steve Ihnat), "Turkey Creek" Johnson (Lonny Chapman), and Pete Spence (Michael Tolan).
Winchester Model 1873
Wyatt Earp (James Garner) and "Doc" Holliday (Jason Robards) keep Winchester Model 1873 carbines on their horses, as does Andy Warshaw (Steve Ihnat), one of Clanton's men. Tucson sheriff Sherman McMasters (Monte Markham) also provides one when he joins Wyatt's posse.
Unknown Rifle
A Mexican soldier walks through the headquarters with a rifle over his shoulder as Wyatt and Doc speak with the commander. It appears to be a musket-length military long gun, and could be either a muzzleloader or a breechloader.
