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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | |||
|name=''The Last of the Finest'' | |||
|picture=LOTF.jpg | |||
|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States | |||
|director=John Mackenzie | |||
|date=1990 | |||
|studio=Davis Entertainment | |||
|distributor=Orion Pictures | |||
|character1=Det. Frank Daly | |||
|actor1=[[Brian Dennehy]] | |||
|character2=Det. Wayne Gross | |||
|actor2=[[Joe Pantoliano]] | |||
|character3=Det. Ricky Rodriguez | |||
|actor3=[[Jeff Fahey]] | |||
|character4=Det. Howard Jones | |||
|actor4=[[Bill Paxton]] | |||
|character5=Fast Eddy | |||
|actor5=[[Xander Berkeley]] | |||
|character6=Captain Torres | |||
|actor6=[[Henry Darrow]] | |||
|character7=Anthony Reece | |||
|actor7=[[Michael C. Gwynne]] | |||
|character8=R.J. Norringer | |||
|actor8=[[Guy Boyd]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Last of the Finest''''' is a 1990 crime drama directed by John Mackenzie (''[[The Long Good Friday]]'') and stars [[Brian Dennehy]] as | |||
'''''The Last of the Finest''''' is a 1990 crime drama directed by John Mackenzie (''[[Fourth Protocol, The|The Fourth Protocol]], [[The Long Good Friday]]'') and stars [[Brian Dennehy]] as Det. Frank Daly, the head of an LAPD narcotics unit, who finds himself having to go underground when his unit discovers a conspiracy involving drug dealers and rogue US government operatives. The cast also includes [[Joe Pantoliano]], [[Jeff Fahey]], and [[Bill Paxton]]. | |||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Smith & Wesson 645== | ==Smith & Wesson 645== | ||
Det. Frank Daly ([[Brian Dennehy]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 645]] as his sidearm. | Det. Frank Daly ([[Brian Dennehy]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 645]] as his sidearm. This pistol is also seen in the hands of Detective Wayne Gross ([[Joe Pantoliano]]).The use of the Model 645 is inaccurate. Filmed in the Fall of 1988 the Los Angeles Police Department wouldn't authorize officers to carry the S&W 45 auto pistol until 1997; after the infamous North Hollywood Bank Robbery. Unintentionally the movie is eight years ahead of actual events. | ||
[[Image:S&W645 DJohnson MVice.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W645 DJohnson MVice.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 645 - .45 ACP. This particular 645 is the screen used pistol carried and fired by [[Don Johnson]] in the series [[Miami Vice (TV Series)|''Miami Vice'']].]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Frank Daly ([[Brian Dennehy]]) draws his [[Smith & Wesson 645]].]] | [[Image:LOTF 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Frank Daly ([[Brian Dennehy]]) draws his [[Smith & Wesson 645]].]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Wayne Gross ([[Joe Pantoliano]]) with his own pistol.]] | |||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[Beretta 92FS]] is the handgun carried by Det. Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]). | The [[Beretta 92FS]] is the handgun carried by Det. Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]). Captain Torres ([[Henry Darrow]]) is seen using a Beretta on the firing range. The movie was filmed in the Fall of 1988. The L.A.P.D. was in the midst of transitioning from the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] and [[Smith & Wesson Model 67]] at the time, so the Beretta is technically accurate. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Beretta 92FS]] is drawn on the left by Det. Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]).]] | [[Image:LOTF_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Beretta 92FS]] is drawn on the left by Det. Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]).]] | ||
==Colt Python ( | ==Colt Python (Stainless Steel)== | ||
A | A stainless steel [[Colt Python]] is the revolver carried by Det. Howard "Hojo" Jones ([[Bill Paxton]]). | ||
[[ | [[File:Pythstainless6.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Stainless Steel Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF_14.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Det. Howard "Hojo" Jones ([[Bill Paxton]]) draws his Colt Python while making a stop.]] | [[Image:LOTF_14.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Det. Howard "Hojo" Jones ([[Bill Paxton]]) draws his Colt Python while making a stop.]] | ||
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==High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun== | ==High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun== | ||
The [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun]] is used by several LAPD officers, including Frank. | The [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun]] is used by several LAPD officers, including Frank. | ||
[[Image:Hi-Standard-8113-Flite-King.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Hi-Standard-8113-Flite-King.jpg|thumb|none|450px|High Standard Model K-1200 Riot Deluxe Model FLITE KING Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Riot Deluxe Model comes with an 18 1/8th inch barrel and rifle sights.]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:LOTF_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank holds the shotgun on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF_41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is wielded by Officer Cregan ([[Ron Canada]]) on the left.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)== | ==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)== | ||
Frank is seen using [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] with 16" barrel chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 during a shootout. The weapon is fitted with a Surefire light dedicated forend and has three mags taped together "jungle style". | Frank is seen using [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] with 16" barrel chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 during a shootout. The weapon is fitted with a Surefire light dedicated forend and has three mags taped together "jungle style". | ||
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 - | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank is seen using [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 with a Surefire light dedicated forend during a shootout. Note the three mags taped together.]] | [[Image:LOTF 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank is seen using the [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 with a Surefire light dedicated forend during a shootout. Note the three mags taped together.]] | ||
== MAC-10 == | == MAC-10 == | ||
The [[MAC-10]] is used by thugs throughout the film. | The [[MAC-10]] is used by thugs throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ingram MAC-10 | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ingram MAC-10 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:LOTF 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A suppressed MAC-10 is fired.]] | |||
==Uzi== | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
Some thugs are armed with full- | Some thugs are armed with full-sized [[Uzi]]s. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:LOTF 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles & Carbines= | ||
==Heckler & Koch HK91A2== | ==Heckler & Koch HK91A2== | ||
Both Detectives Wayne Gross ([[Joe Pantoliano]]) and Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]) provide cover armed with [[ | Both Detectives Wayne Gross ([[Joe Pantoliano]]) and Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]) provide cover armed with [[Heckler & Koch HK91A2]] rifles fitted with scopes and LS45 laser sights. | ||
[[Image:HK_Model_91.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:HK_Model_91.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch HK91A2 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:LOTF 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Wayne Gross ([[Joe Pantoliano]]) provides cover with the scoped rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:LOTF 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle carried by Ricky Rodriguez ([[Jeff Fahey]]) is fitted with a laser sight.]] | |||
[[Image:LOTF 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ricky returns fire with his rifle. This ONE appears to be a fitted with a LS45 laser sight.]] | |||
==Colt Sporter II Carbine == | |||
Some of the henchmen appear to be armed with the [[Colt Sporter II Carbine]]. | |||
[[Image:ColtSporterIICarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Sporter II Carbine with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. Colt model #R-6420. Colt still insisted on using the SP1 style lower receiver so any rifle that looks like this but has the ribbing around the magazine release button is not a Colt rifle. Variants of this rifle have both the round and tear drop forward assist buttons, however, most of the early years of production had the tear drop button, like this rifle in the photo.]] | |||
[[Image:LOTF 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==M60== | |||
An [[M60]] is seen in the hands of a henchman riding in the helicopter. | |||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:LOTF 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
[[Image:LOTF 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
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The Last of the Finest is a 1990 crime drama directed by John Mackenzie (The Fourth Protocol, The Long Good Friday) and stars Brian Dennehy as Det. Frank Daly, the head of an LAPD narcotics unit, who finds himself having to go underground when his unit discovers a conspiracy involving drug dealers and rogue US government operatives. The cast also includes Joe Pantoliano, Jeff Fahey, and Bill Paxton.
The following weapons were used in the film The Last of the Finest:
Pistols
Smith & Wesson 645
Det. Frank Daly (Brian Dennehy) carries a Smith & Wesson 645 as his sidearm. This pistol is also seen in the hands of Detective Wayne Gross (Joe Pantoliano).The use of the Model 645 is inaccurate. Filmed in the Fall of 1988 the Los Angeles Police Department wouldn't authorize officers to carry the S&W 45 auto pistol until 1997; after the infamous North Hollywood Bank Robbery. Unintentionally the movie is eight years ahead of actual events.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is the handgun carried by Det. Ricky Rodriguez (Jeff Fahey). Captain Torres (Henry Darrow) is seen using a Beretta on the firing range. The movie was filmed in the Fall of 1988. The L.A.P.D. was in the midst of transitioning from the Smith & Wesson Model 15 and Smith & Wesson Model 67 at the time, so the Beretta is technically accurate.
Colt Python (Stainless Steel)
A stainless steel Colt Python is the revolver carried by Det. Howard "Hojo" Jones (Bill Paxton).
Shotguns
High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun
The High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun is used by several LAPD officers, including Frank.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)
Frank is seen using Heckler & Koch HK94A3 with 16" barrel chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 during a shootout. The weapon is fitted with a Surefire light dedicated forend and has three mags taped together "jungle style".
MAC-10
The MAC-10 is used by thugs throughout the film.
IMI Uzi
Some thugs are armed with full-sized Uzis.
Rifles & Carbines
Heckler & Koch HK91A2
Both Detectives Wayne Gross (Joe Pantoliano) and Ricky Rodriguez (Jeff Fahey) provide cover armed with Heckler & Koch HK91A2 rifles fitted with scopes and LS45 laser sights.
Colt Sporter II Carbine
Some of the henchmen appear to be armed with the Colt Sporter II Carbine.
Machine Guns
M60
An M60 is seen in the hands of a henchman riding in the helicopter.
