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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | |||
[[ | |name=The Late Show | ||
|picture=Amsel the late show77.jpg | |||
|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States | |||
|director=[[Robert Benton]] | |||
|date=1977 | |||
|studio=Warner Bros. | |||
|distributor=Warner Bros. | |||
|character1=Ira Wells | |||
|actor1=[[Art Carney]] | |||
|character2= Ron Birdwell | |||
|actor2=[[Eugene Roche]] | |||
|character3=Laura Birdwell | |||
|actor3=[[Joanna Cassidy]] | |||
|character4=Jeff Lamar | |||
|actor4=[[John Considine]] | |||
|character5=Margo Sterling | |||
|actor5=[[Lily Tomlin]] | |||
|character6=Charlie Hatter | |||
|actor6=[[Bill Macy]] | |||
}} | |||
{{Film Title|The Late Show}} | |||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) owns ,and uses | Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) owns, and uses a [[Colt Official Police]], which is appropriate considering that he is supposed to have been a private investigator since 1946. At one point Lamar ([[John Considine]]) takes it, by force, from Ira, who gets it back. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Late1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ira ([[Art Carney]]) fires back at a midnight attacker.]] | |||
[[File:Late1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) takes Ira's ([[Art Carney]]) Colt from him.]] | ||
[[File:Late2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ira ([[Art Carney]]) is once again in charge.]] | ||
[[File:Late9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
== Colt Trooper == | == Colt Trooper == | ||
Laura Birdwell ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) uses a long barreled [[Colt Trooper]]. | Laura Birdwell ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) uses a long barreled [[Colt Trooper]]. Ira Wells ([[Art Carney]]) identifies it as a Colt .357 Magnum. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Colt357Trooper.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[File:Late4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 39 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 39 == | ||
Lamar ([[John Considine]]) primary sidearm of choice is the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39|Smith & Wesson Model 39 with suppressor]] . Later it is | Lamar ([[John Considine]]) primary sidearm of choice is the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39|Smith & Wesson Model 39 with suppressor]]. Later, it is used by Charlie Hatter ([[Bill Macey]]). In the script it is referred to as a ".45". | ||
[[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-39-2Side.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-39-2Side.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Late7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) issues a not so friendly warning.]] | ||
[[File:Late8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charlie ([[Bill Macey]]) acts out of desperation.]] | ||
[[File:Late10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
== Walther PP == | == Walther PP == | ||
Jeff Lamar ([[John Considine]]) also uses what appears to be a [[Walther PP|Walther PP with suppressor]]. As payback Ira ([[Art Carney]]) takes it from Lamar and uses it against | Jeff Lamar ([[John Considine]]) also uses what appears to be a [[Walther PP|Walther PP with suppressor]]. As payback, Ira ([[Art Carney]]) takes it from Lamar and uses it against him. | ||
[[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 | [[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Post war Walther PP Pistol - 32 ACP.]] | ||
[[File:Late3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lamar ([[John Considine]]) has the drop on Ira ([[Art Carney]]).]] | ||
[[File:Late5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In a bit of turnaround Ira ([[Art Carney]]) now has the drop on Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) and Lamar ([[John Considine]]).]] | ||
== Colt Model 1903 Hammerless == | == Colt Model 1903 Hammerless == | ||
A [[Colt Model 1903/1908|nickel plated Colt Model 1903 with pearl grips]] plays a pivotal role in the plot. It is also used by Ron Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]). At one point in the movie it is identified as a "32 auto". | |||
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel - .32 acp]] | |||
[[File:Late13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Late13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Late6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) stops Margo Sperling ([[Lily Tomlin]]) from shouting out a warning.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Late12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Birdwell ([[Eugene Roche]]) goes down for good.]] | ||
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[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Robert Altman]] | ||
[[Category:Robert Benton]] | |||
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The following weapons were used in the film The Late Show:
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Colt Official Police
Ira Wells (Art Carney) owns, and uses a Colt Official Police, which is appropriate considering that he is supposed to have been a private investigator since 1946. At one point Lamar (John Considine) takes it, by force, from Ira, who gets it back.
Colt Trooper
Laura Birdwell (Joanna Cassidy) uses a long barreled Colt Trooper. Ira Wells (Art Carney) identifies it as a Colt .357 Magnum.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
Lamar (John Considine) primary sidearm of choice is the Smith & Wesson Model 39 with suppressor. Later, it is used by Charlie Hatter (Bill Macey). In the script it is referred to as a ".45".
Walther PP
Jeff Lamar (John Considine) also uses what appears to be a Walther PP with suppressor. As payback, Ira (Art Carney) takes it from Lamar and uses it against him.
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless
A nickel plated Colt Model 1903 with pearl grips plays a pivotal role in the plot. It is also used by Ron Birdwell (Eugene Roche). At one point in the movie it is identified as a "32 auto".
