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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = The Untouchables | |||
|picture = Untouchables.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[Brian De Palma]] | |||
|date= 1987 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Paramount Pictures | |||
|distributor=Paramount Pictures | |||
|character1=Eliot Ness | |||
|actor1=[[Kevin Costner]] | |||
|character2=Jimmy Malone | |||
|actor2=[[Sean Connery]] | |||
|character3=Al Capone | |||
|actor3=[[Robert De Niro]] | |||
|character4=Frank Nitti | |||
|actor4=[[Billy Drago]] | |||
|character5=George Stone | |||
|actor5=[[Andy Garcia]] | |||
|character6=Oscar Wallace | |||
|actor6=[[Charles Martin Smith]] | |||
|character7=George | |||
|actor7=[[Brad Sullivan]] | |||
|character8=Chief Dorsett | |||
|actor8=[[Richard Bradford]] | |||
|character9=Catherine Ness | |||
|actor9=[[Patricia Clarkson]] | |||
|character10=The Bowtie Driver | |||
|actor10=[[Vito D'Ambrosio]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Untouchables''''' is the 1987 feature film adaptation of the popular 1959 [[The Untouchables (1959)|television series of the same name]] that starred [[Robert Stack]]. As in the series, the film follows the exploits of Eliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]), a US Treasury Agent who during the time of Prohibition was determined to take down Chicago mobster Al Capone ([[Robert De Niro]]). While the film was based on the true story, several liberties were taken in regards to the actual events. The film was directed by [[Brian De Palma]] from a screenplay by [[David Mamet]] and the cast included [[Andy Garcia]], [[Charles Martin Smith]] and [[Sean Connery]], who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jimmy Malone. The film would also produce a brief [[The Untouchables (1993)|television revival]] that premiered on the UPN Network in 1993. | '''''The Untouchables''''' is the 1987 feature film adaptation of the popular 1959 [[The Untouchables (1959)|television series of the same name]] that starred [[Robert Stack]]. As in the series, the film follows the exploits of Eliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]), a US Treasury Agent who during the time of Prohibition was determined to take down Chicago mobster Al Capone ([[Robert De Niro]]). While the film was based on the true story, several liberties were taken in regards to the actual events. The film was directed by [[Brian De Palma]] from a screenplay by [[David Mamet]] and the cast included [[Andy Garcia]], [[Charles Martin Smith]] and [[Sean Connery]], who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jimmy Malone. The film would also produce a brief [[The Untouchables (1993)|television revival]] that premiered on the UPN Network in 1993. | ||
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= | =Pistols= | ||
==Star Model B== | ==Star Model B== | ||
Treasury Agent Eliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]) carries a [[Star Model B]] as his sidearm in the film (the pistol was used due to its resemblance to the [[M1911A1]]) in scenes in which he fires it. Bowtie Driver ([[Vito D'Ambrosio]]), a gangster who holds the bookkeeper Walter Payne (Jack Kehoe) from Ness and Stone in the train station holds a [[Star Model B]] to Payne's head | Treasury Agent Eliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]) carries a [[Star Model B]] as his sidearm in the film (the pistol was used due to its resemblance to the [[M1911A1]] and because 9mm blanks were more reliable than .45 blanks) in scenes in which he fires it. Bowtie Driver ([[Vito D'Ambrosio]]), a gangster who holds the bookkeeper Walter Payne (Jack Kehoe) from Ness and Stone in the train station holds a [[Star Model B]] to Payne's head. | ||
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie ''[[The Untouchables (1987)]]''. This one is a screen-used and fired handgun from the movie and was used by Kevin Costner on screen. ]] | [[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie ''[[The Untouchables (1987)]]''. This one is a screen-used and fired handgun from the movie and was used by Kevin Costner on screen. ]] | ||
[[Image:UntouchablesStarB-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Treasury Agent Eliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]) holds his [[Star Model B]] outside the Capone warehouse.]] | [[Image:UntouchablesStarB-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Treasury Agent Eliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]) holds his [[Star Model B]] outside the Capone warehouse.]] | ||
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[[Image:Untouch-starb1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Bowtie Driver fires his Star Model B during the final shootout.]] | [[Image:Untouch-starb1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Bowtie Driver fires his Star Model B during the final shootout.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-starb2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Bowtie Driver ([[Vito D'Ambrosio]]) holds Walter Payne hostage.]] | [[Image:Untouch-starb2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Bowtie Driver ([[Vito D'Ambrosio]]) holds Walter Payne hostage.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch 09.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness fires his Star Model B during the train station shootout.]] | [[Image:Untouch 09.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness fires his Star Model B during the train station shootout. This whole scene is a homage to Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 silent film ''[[Battleship Potemkin]]'' and was itself parodied in the 1994 movie ''[[The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult]]'' starring [[Leslie Nielsen]].]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-1911e.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness's Star Model B runs out of ammunition and locks back.]] | [[Image:Untouch-1911e.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness's Star Model B runs out of ammunition and locks back.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of Capone's gangsters (left) pull a Star Model B on Ness and Malone. The external extractor is faintly visible.]] | |||
==Star Model B (Nickel)== | ==Star Model B (Nickel)== | ||
Frank Nitti ([[Billy Drago]]) carries a nickel-plated [[Star Model B]] in court, which Ness uses as an excuse to kick him out. | Frank Nitti ([[Billy Drago]]) carries a nickel-plated [[Star Model B]] in court, which Ness uses as an excuse to kick him out. | ||
[[Image:StarBNickelPulpFiction.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model B Pistol with a custom bright nickel plated finish and pearl grips - 9mm. This is a screen used Star Model B from the | [[Image:StarBNickelPulpFiction.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model B Pistol with a custom bright nickel plated finish and pearl grips - 9mm. This is a screen used Star Model B from the films ''The Untouchables'' and ''[[Pulp Fiction]]''.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-1911f.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness and a court officer take Nitti's nickel Star Model B.]] | [[Image:Untouch-1911f.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness and a court officer take Nitti's nickel Star Model B.]] | ||
[[Image:UntouchablesStarB-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nitti holds his nickel Star Model B on the court officer.]] | [[Image:UntouchablesStarB-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nitti holds his nickel Star Model B on the court officer.]] | ||
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[[Image:Nitti_45_reaload.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Nitti ejects the empty mag of his nickel Star Model B and takes a new one in his pocket.]] | [[Image:Nitti_45_reaload.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Nitti ejects the empty mag of his nickel Star Model B and takes a new one in his pocket.]] | ||
[[Image:Nitti_45_insert_mag.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Nitti inserts a new mag into his nickel Star Model B.]] | [[Image:Nitti_45_insert_mag.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Nitti inserts a new mag into his nickel Star Model B.]] | ||
[[Image:Nitti_45_release_the_slide.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Nitti finally releases the | [[Image:Nitti_45_release_the_slide.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Nitti finally releases the slide of his nickel Star Model B.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-1911g.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nitti holds his empty nickel Star Model B.]] | [[Image:Untouch-1911g.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nitti holds his empty nickel Star Model B.]] | ||
==M1911A1== | |||
Treasury agent Elliot Ness ([[Kevin Costner]]) carries an [[M1911A1]] throughout the film in scenes in which he is not firing his weapon. Treasury accountant Oscar Wallace ([[Charles Martin Smith]]) keeps one in a shoulder holster. Several of Capone's mobsters carry them. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:Untouch-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness comforts his daughter, M1911A1 in hand.]] | |||
[[Image:Untouch-1911b.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An Italian-speaking mobster credited as "Gunned Head" ([[Robert Miranda]]) is cornered by Ness with his own pearl-gripped M1911A1 on the Canadian border.]] | |||
[[Image:Untouch-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of Capone's gangsters (right) pull a M1911A1 on Ness and Malone.]] | |||
=Revolvers= | |||
==Colt Official Police== | ==Colt Official Police== | ||
Officer Stone ([[Andy Garcia]]) uses a [[Colt Official Police]] while on the police academy firing range. The court officer is later seen with one which he | Chicago Police Officer Stone ([[Andy Garcia]]) uses a [[Colt Official Police]] while on the police academy firing range. The court officer is later seen with one which he hands off to Ness for him to chase Nitti down. What is interesting about Ness's gun is that this particular version of the Official Police is actually a Post-War gun (meaning it wasn't made until after 1950) whereas this movie takes place in the 1930s. The ramped front sight, flat hammer, and longer ejection rod cap are changes that were made after 1950. Pre-War guns would have a half moon front sight and shorter ejector rod cap. | ||
[[ | [[File:Round butt Official Police.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - .38spl.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Officer Stone ([[Andy Garcia]]) on the firing range with his Colt Official Police.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10g.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10g.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness takes the court officer's revolver to chase Nitti.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10h.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10h.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness holds his revolver while looking for Nitti.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10i.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10i.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness is about to pull the trigger on Nitti when he has second thoughts.]] | ||
[[Image:UntouchablesColtOfficialPolice-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:UntouchablesColtOfficialPolice-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness un-cocks the hammer using the knuckle of his thumb. In reality, this is a very unsafe method, as using your knuckle instead of the thumb, has a greater chance of slippage, thus a nasty surprise awaits Nitti.]] | ||
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
A nickel plated [[Colt Detective Special]] is carried by Chicago | A nickel plated [[Colt Detective Special]] is carried by Chicago PD Police Officer George Stone ([[Andy Garcia]]) as his backup gun, which he tosses to Ness during the train station shootout. | ||
[[ | [[File:ColtNickelDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen (Nickel) - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-cds1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|''"Oh, I like him."'' Stone threatens Malone with his Colt DS when they meet.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10.cds.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Stone runs through the train station with his Model 10 and Detective Special.]] | [[Image:Untouch-sw10.cds.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Stone runs through the train station with his Model 10 and Detective Special.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness aims the snubnose at one of Capone's gangsters.]] | [[Image:Untouch-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ness aims the snubnose at one of Capone's gangsters. Note that the cylinder is empty.]] | ||
==Colt New Service== | |||
One of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers is seen firing a [[Colt New Service]] while on horseback. | |||
[[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:UntouchablesMounties-2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A Mountie to the left fires his Colt New Service.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is carried by Stone ([[Andy Garcia]]). He uses it to kill the Bowtie Driver who is holding Payne hostage at the end of the shootout in the train depot. Malone ([[Sean Connery]]) also carries one, which he infamously uses to shoot an already dead gangster. Many other Chicago policemen carry Model 10s. | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is carried by Stone ([[Andy Garcia]]). He uses it to kill the Bowtie Driver who is holding Payne hostage at the end of the shootout in the train depot. Malone ([[Sean Connery]]) also carries one, which he infamously uses to shoot an already dead gangster. Many other Chicago policemen carry Model 10s. | ||
[[ | [[File:Untouchables-Model-10.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Screen Used Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special. This particular firearm was the one held and used by Malone ([[Sean Connery]]) when he shoots an already dead gangster in the mouth.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Malone and Stone pull out their Model 10s when the reporter interrupts their meal.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10c.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10c.jpg|thumb|none|601px|''"What's the matter? Can't you talk with a gun in your mouth?"'' Malone put the barrel of the S&W Model 10 into the mobster's mouth.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10.cds.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10.cds.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Stone runs through the train station with his Model 10 and Detective Special.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10d.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10d.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Stone aims his Model 10 at the Bowtie Driver.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Unt 80.jpg|thumb|none|602px|"One!" Stone with the Model 10.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-sw10f.jpg|thumb|none|602px|"Two." Stone holds his Model 10 after firing it.]] | ||
==Webley Mk IV== | ==Webley Mk IV== | ||
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police | The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Captain ([[Robert Swan]]) is seen firing a [[Webley Mk IV|Webley MK IV]] into the air when he prematurely launches the assault on Capone's men at the border. | ||
[[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley MK IV - .38 S&W.]] | [[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley MK IV - .38 S&W.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Unt 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mountie Captain ([[Robert Swan]]) fires his Webley MK IV into the air.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Thompson M1928== | ==Thompson M1928== | ||
Many gangsters as well as Malone and Stone use the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1928]] during the film. Stone and Malone use them to great effect during the Canadian shootout. Frank Nitti notably uses one in a confrontation with Malone outside his apartment. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film. | Many gangsters as well as Malone and Stone use the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1928]] during the film. Stone and Malone use them to great effect during the Canadian shootout. Frank Nitti notably uses one in a confrontation with Malone outside his apartment. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film. According to the Ellis Props & Graphics NFA weapons list available on Long Mountain Outfitters' web site, there were a mix of M1921s and M1928 Thompsons used in the film. | ||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928 Thompson "Tommy Gun" .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928 Thompson "Tommy Gun" .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-tommy1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-tommy1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Stone holds a Thompson as Malone explains their plan to Ness.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-tommy2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-tommy2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Stone on horseback with a Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-tommy3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-tommy3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Malone lays near a shot-up car belonging to the gangsters with his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-tommy4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-tommy4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nitti aims his Thompson at Malone.]] | ||
[[File:Unt_500.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Thompson is pulled by | [[File:Unt_500.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Thompson is pulled by Frank Rio ([[Valentino Cimo]]), the gangster whose nose was broken by Ness.]] | ||
[[File:Joe greco.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While in the station, a gangster ([[Joe Greco]]) opens fire with the Thompson.]] | [[File:Joe greco.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While in the station, a gangster ([[Joe Greco]]) opens fire with the Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-tommy5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The gangster ([[Joe Greco]]) takes a shot in the throat from Stone.]] | [[Image:Untouch-tommy5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The gangster ([[Joe Greco]]) takes a shot in the throat from Stone.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Winchester Model 1894== | ==Winchester Model 1894== | ||
The Chicago Police Department uses [[Winchester Model 1894]] rifles. A number of Winchester '94s can be seen in a gun rack at a police station. | The Chicago Police Department uses [[Winchester Model 1894]] rifles. A number of Winchester '94s can be seen in a gun rack at a police station. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1894.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1894 - .30-30 Winchester]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1894.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1894 - .30-30 Winchester]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-win94.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-win94.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Behind Ness is a rack full of Winchester '94s.]] | ||
==M1917 Enfield== | ==M1917 Enfield== | ||
The [[M1917 Enfield|M1917 Enfield]] rifle is used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. | The [[M1917 Enfield|M1917 Enfield]] rifle is used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1917 Enfield Rifle - .30-06 ]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1917 Enfield Rifle - .30-06 ]] | ||
[[Image:UntouchablesMounties-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:UntouchablesMounties-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|"Mounties" with M1917 Enfields slung over their backs.]] | ||
[[Image:UntouchablesMounties-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:UntouchablesMounties-2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|More Mounties with M1917 Enfields over their backs.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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The Untouchables use [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns on several occasions, such as the post office raid. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film. | The Untouchables use [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns on several occasions, such as the post office raid. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1897Plain.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 - 12 gauge. This is an imported copy of the non-take down version of the Winchester 1897 Shotgun (a Norinco 97W shotgun, imported by IAC). ]] | [[Image:Winchester1897Plain.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 - 12 gauge. This is an imported copy of the non-take down version of the Winchester 1897 Shotgun (a Norinco 97W shotgun, imported by IAC). ]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-winp1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:UNTouchSh1.jpg|thumb|none|551px|An iconic photo of The Untouchables armed with their shotguns.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-winp2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-winp1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Untouchables ([[Kevin Costner]], [[Sean Connery]], [[Andy Garcia]], and [[Charles Martin Smith]]) arm themselves with Winchester '97s for the post office alcohol raid.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-winp2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Untouchables prepare to raid the alcohol center inside the post office.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 1912== | ==Winchester Model 1912== | ||
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[[Image:SawedoffshotgunUntouchables.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun used in the film, supplied by Ellis Mercantile.]] | [[Image:SawedoffshotgunUntouchables.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun used in the film, supplied by Ellis Mercantile.]] | ||
[[Image:RossiOverlandSBSSide.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The screen used Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun held and used by [[Sean Connery]] in the film - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:RossiOverlandSBSSide.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The screen used Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun held and used by [[Sean Connery]] in the film - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-lupara.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-lupara.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Malone answers the door, [[Rossi Overland|12 Gauge Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun]] in hand.]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-lupara2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-lupara2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Malone berates the Bowtie Driver for "bringing a knife to a gunfight".]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
== Mk 2 hand grenade == | == Mk 2 hand grenade == | ||
Ness | Ness tosses a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] over the Canadian cabin to force a gangster to run inside. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:Untouch-mk2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Untouch-mk2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The grenade lands next to the porch.]] | ||
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The Untouchables is the 1987 feature film adaptation of the popular 1959 television series of the same name that starred Robert Stack. As in the series, the film follows the exploits of Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner), a US Treasury Agent who during the time of Prohibition was determined to take down Chicago mobster Al Capone (Robert De Niro). While the film was based on the true story, several liberties were taken in regards to the actual events. The film was directed by Brian De Palma from a screenplay by David Mamet and the cast included Andy Garcia, Charles Martin Smith and Sean Connery, who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jimmy Malone. The film would also produce a brief television revival that premiered on the UPN Network in 1993.
The following weapons were used in the film The Untouchables:
Pistols
Star Model B
Treasury Agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) carries a Star Model B as his sidearm in the film (the pistol was used due to its resemblance to the M1911A1 and because 9mm blanks were more reliable than .45 blanks) in scenes in which he fires it. Bowtie Driver (Vito D'Ambrosio), a gangster who holds the bookkeeper Walter Payne (Jack Kehoe) from Ness and Stone in the train station holds a Star Model B to Payne's head.
Star Model B (Nickel)
Frank Nitti (Billy Drago) carries a nickel-plated Star Model B in court, which Ness uses as an excuse to kick him out.
M1911A1
Treasury agent Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner) carries an M1911A1 throughout the film in scenes in which he is not firing his weapon. Treasury accountant Oscar Wallace (Charles Martin Smith) keeps one in a shoulder holster. Several of Capone's mobsters carry them.
Revolvers
Colt Official Police
Chicago Police Officer Stone (Andy Garcia) uses a Colt Official Police while on the police academy firing range. The court officer is later seen with one which he hands off to Ness for him to chase Nitti down. What is interesting about Ness's gun is that this particular version of the Official Police is actually a Post-War gun (meaning it wasn't made until after 1950) whereas this movie takes place in the 1930s. The ramped front sight, flat hammer, and longer ejection rod cap are changes that were made after 1950. Pre-War guns would have a half moon front sight and shorter ejector rod cap.
Colt Detective Special
A nickel plated Colt Detective Special is carried by Chicago PD Police Officer George Stone (Andy Garcia) as his backup gun, which he tosses to Ness during the train station shootout.
Colt New Service
One of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers is seen firing a Colt New Service while on horseback.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is carried by Stone (Andy Garcia). He uses it to kill the Bowtie Driver who is holding Payne hostage at the end of the shootout in the train depot. Malone (Sean Connery) also carries one, which he infamously uses to shoot an already dead gangster. Many other Chicago policemen carry Model 10s.
Webley Mk IV
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Captain (Robert Swan) is seen firing a Webley MK IV into the air when he prematurely launches the assault on Capone's men at the border.
Submachine Guns
Thompson M1928
Many gangsters as well as Malone and Stone use the Thompson M1928 during the film. Stone and Malone use them to great effect during the Canadian shootout. Frank Nitti notably uses one in a confrontation with Malone outside his apartment. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film. According to the Ellis Props & Graphics NFA weapons list available on Long Mountain Outfitters' web site, there were a mix of M1921s and M1928 Thompsons used in the film.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1894
The Chicago Police Department uses Winchester Model 1894 rifles. A number of Winchester '94s can be seen in a gun rack at a police station.
M1917 Enfield
The M1917 Enfield rifle is used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897
The Untouchables use Winchester Model 1897 shotguns on several occasions, such as the post office raid. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film.
Winchester Model 1912
A Winchester Model 1912 is used by Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner) during the shootout in the train station. These are also used during the shootout on the Canadian/U.S. border. Several Chicago Police Department officers carry these during the first raid in the film.
Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun
A 12 Gauge Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun is kept by Malone (Sean Connery) in his apartment as a "home defense" weapon. The Rossi Overland sawed-off shotgun was built by the late gunsmith Branko Wohlfahrt for Ellis Mercantile.
Other
Mk 2 hand grenade
Ness tosses a Mk 2 hand grenade over the Canadian cabin to force a gangster to run inside.
