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''Hopscotch'' is a 1980 espionage comedy that stars [[Walter Matthau]] as Miles Kendig, a disgruntled veteran CIA agent who has grown disgusted with his incompetent superior Myerson ([[Ned Beatty]]). He takes an unofficial retirement and writes his memoirs - while daring both the CIA and the KGB to stop him. Based on the novel "Hopscotch" by Brian Garfield (''[[Death Wish]]'',''[[Death Sentence]]'') who also wrote the screenplay and was one of the film's executive producers. Directed and produced by Ronald Neame (''[[The Odessa File]]'') and cast includes Sam | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Hopscotch | |||
|picture =Hopscotchposter1.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |||
|director =Ronald Neame | |||
|date= 1980 | |||
|language =English<br>German | |||
|studio= Landau Productions | |||
|distributor=AVCO Embassy Pictures | |||
|character1=Miles Kendig | |||
|actor1=[[Walter Matthau]] | |||
|character2= Isobel von Schonenberg | |||
|actor2=Glenda Jackson | |||
|character3=Joe Cutter | |||
|actor3=[[Sam Waterston]] | |||
|character4=Meyerson | |||
|actor4=[[Ned Beatty]] | |||
|character5=Yaskov | |||
|actor5=[[Herbert Lom]] | |||
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''Hopscotch'' is a 1980 espionage comedy that stars [[Walter Matthau]] as Miles Kendig, a disgruntled veteran CIA agent who has grown disgusted with his incompetent superior Myerson ([[Ned Beatty]]). He takes an unofficial retirement and writes his memoirs - while daring both the CIA and the KGB to stop him. Based on the novel "Hopscotch" by Brian Garfield (''[[Death Wish]]'',''[[Death Sentence]]'', ''[[Last Hard Men, The|The Last Hard Men]]'') who also wrote the screenplay and was one of the film's executive producers. Directed and produced by Ronald Neame (''[[The Odessa File]]'') and cast includes [[Sam Waterston]], Glenda Jackson and [[Herbert Lom]]. | |||
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[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:HopscotchA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Myerson ([[Ned Beatty]]) open fire with his [[Colt Python]].]] | [[File:HopscotchA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Myerson ([[Ned Beatty]]) open fire with his [[Colt Python]].]] | ||
[[File:HopscotchB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Miles ([[Walter Matthau]]) gets the drop on Cutter (Sam | [[File:HopscotchB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Miles ([[Walter Matthau]]) gets the drop on Cutter ([[Sam Waterston]]).]] | ||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | ||
The FBI agent in command of the team that is trying to take Miles into custody appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolver. | The FBI agent in command of the team that is trying to take Miles into custody appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolver. | ||
[[ | [[File:S&WModel15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:HopscotchF.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:HopscotchF.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 70 == | == Winchester Model 70 == | ||
It appears that one of the FBI agents is armed with a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle. | It appears that one of the FBI agents is armed with a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:HopscotchI.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:HopscotchI.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:HopscotchL.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:HopscotchL.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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Hopscotch is a 1980 espionage comedy that stars Walter Matthau as Miles Kendig, a disgruntled veteran CIA agent who has grown disgusted with his incompetent superior Myerson (Ned Beatty). He takes an unofficial retirement and writes his memoirs - while daring both the CIA and the KGB to stop him. Based on the novel "Hopscotch" by Brian Garfield (Death Wish,Death Sentence, The Last Hard Men) who also wrote the screenplay and was one of the film's executive producers. Directed and produced by Ronald Neame (The Odessa File) and cast includes Sam Waterston, Glenda Jackson and Herbert Lom.
The following weapons appear in the film Hopscotch (1980):
Colt Python
Both Myerson (Ned Beatty) and Miles (Walter Matthau) use a Colt Python, but only Myerson fires his.
Colt Detective Special
Miles Kendig (Walter Matthau) takes a 3rd Generation Colt Detective Special from a CIA agent during the "siege" of his house and holds onto to it while eluding his pursuers.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
The FBI agent in command of the team that is trying to take Miles into custody appears to be armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver.
Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun
Some of the FBI agents are armed with the Ithaca 37 riot shotgun.
Winchester Model 70
It appears that one of the FBI agents is armed with a Winchester Model 70 rifle.
Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm
FBI agents use a Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm in an effort to force Miles (Walter Matthau) out of a house that they believe he has barricaded himself in.
