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{{Infobox Movie | |||
|name = The Laughing Policeman | |||
|picture =AmericanLaughing.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical release poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |||
|director =Stuart Rosenberg | |||
|date= 1973 | |||
|language =English | |||
|studio= 20th Century Fox | |||
|distributor=20th Century Fox | |||
|character1=Sgt. Jake Martin | |||
|actor1=[[Walter Matthau]] | |||
|character2=Inspector Leo Larsen | |||
|actor2=[[Bruce Dern]] | |||
|character3= Inspector James Larrimore | |||
|actor3=[[Louis Gossett Jr.]] | |||
|character4=Lt. Nat Steiner | |||
|actor4=[[Anthony Zerbe]] | |||
|character5=Duane Haygood | |||
|actor5=[[Paul Koslo]] | |||
|character6=Monica | |||
|actor6=[[Joanna Cassidy]] | |||
|character7=Henry Camerero | |||
|actor7=[[Albert Paulsen]] | |||
|character8=Ken Vickery | |||
|actor8=[[Gregory Sierra]] | |||
|character9=Kay Butler | |||
|actor9=[[Cathy Lee Crosby]] | |||
|character10=Detective Maloney | |||
|actor10=[[Clifton James]] | |||
}} | |||
''' | '''''The Laughing Policeman''''' is a 1973 crime thriller based on the 1968 novel "''Den Skrattande Polisen''" ("''The Laughing Policeman''") written by Swedish crime novelist-duo "Sjöwall-Wahlöö". The duo also wrote the novel formed the basis for the 1976 movie "''[[Man on the Roof, The|The Man on the Roof]]''" (''Mannen på taket''). The film stars [[Walter Matthau]] and [[Bruce Dern]] as two SFPD inspectors who investigate a multiple homicide on a city bus, where one of the victims was an off duty police officer. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Laughing Policeman'':''' | |||
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{{Spoiler}} | |||
== Smith & Wesson M76 == | == Smith & Wesson M76 == | ||
Henry Camerero ([[Albert Paulsen]]) appears to be armed with a [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold an [[M3|M3A1 Grease Gun]] to a male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the [[MP40]] and the [[Star Model Z45]]. | |||
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:TLP 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TLP 02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The killer loads the S&W M76. Note the folding stock.]] | ||
[[File:TLP 04.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TLP 04.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The killer opens fire with the SMG.]] | ||
[[File:TLP 16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Laughing-m76-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M76 is fired. Note the missing barrel shroud.]] | ||
[[File:TLP 16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the S&W M76 about to be used.]] | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub == | |||
SFPD Detective Sergeant Jake Martin ([[Walter Matthau]]) and Inspector Leo Larsen ([[Bruce Dern]]) are seen carrying the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15#Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub|Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub]] as their sidearm in the film. | |||
[[Image:M15M07.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:Laughin-snub-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFPD Detective Sergeant Jake Martin ([[Walter Matthau]]) draws his S&W 15 on the bus.]] | |||
[[File:TLP 15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the snub revolver.]] | |||
[[File:TLP 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Inspector Leo Larsen ([[Bruce Dern]]) with his revolver.]] | |||
== | == M16 == | ||
A barricaded shooter uses an [[ | A barricaded shooter uses an [[M16]]. SFPD SWAT officers are also armed with the rifle. | ||
[[ | [[File:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[File:TLP 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:TLP 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFPD SWAT officers are armed with the M16 rifle.]] | ||
[[File:TLP 11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TLP 11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A barricaded shooter uses an [[M16]]. ]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928A1 Thompson]]. | A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928A1 Thompson]]. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]] | ||
[[File:TLP 07.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TLP 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928A1 Thompson]]. ]] | ||
== Ithaca 37 Shotgun == | == Ithaca 37 Shotgun == | ||
The | The SWAT officers also use [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 riot-guns]] when dealing with the barricaded shooter. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:TLP 12.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TLP 12.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The SWAT officers also use [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 riot-guns]] when dealing with the barricaded shooter.]] | ||
== Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm == | == Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm == | ||
An SFPD SWAT officer uses the [[Federal M201-Z Grenade Launcher|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] to launch tear gas canisters. | An SFPD SWAT officer uses the [[Federal M201-Z Grenade Launcher|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] to launch tear gas canisters. | ||
[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] | ||
[[File:TLP 14.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TLP 14.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An SFPD SWAT officer uses the [[Federal M201-Z Grenade Launcher|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]]]] | ||
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The Laughing Policeman is a 1973 crime thriller based on the 1968 novel "Den Skrattande Polisen" ("The Laughing Policeman") written by Swedish crime novelist-duo "Sjöwall-Wahlöö". The duo also wrote the novel formed the basis for the 1976 movie "The Man on the Roof" (Mannen på taket). The film stars Walter Matthau and Bruce Dern as two SFPD inspectors who investigate a multiple homicide on a city bus, where one of the victims was an off duty police officer.
The following weapons were used in the film The Laughing Policeman:
Error creating thumbnail: File missing WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Smith & Wesson M76
Henry Camerero (Albert Paulsen) appears to be armed with a Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun that has the barrel shroud removed.Later in the movie the investigating detectives learn that a local Hells Angel member sold an M3A1 Grease Gun to a male subject. It stands to reason that the production was unable to obtain an M3 "Grease Gun" so the S&W Model 76 stood in for one. In some movie posters for the film, different SMG's are depicted as being used, including the MP40 and the Star Model Z45.
Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub
SFPD Detective Sergeant Jake Martin (Walter Matthau) and Inspector Leo Larsen (Bruce Dern) are seen carrying the Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub as their sidearm in the film.
M16
A barricaded shooter uses an M16. SFPD SWAT officers are also armed with the rifle.
M1928A1 Thompson
A SWAT sergeant is seen armed with the M1928A1 Thompson.
Ithaca 37 Shotgun
The SWAT officers also use Ithaca 37 riot-guns when dealing with the barricaded shooter.
Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm
An SFPD SWAT officer uses the Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm to launch tear gas canisters.
