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[[Image:Reddragon.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Red Dragon'' (2002)]] | [[Image:Reddragon.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Red Dragon'' (2002)]] | ||
''Red Dragon'' is the 2002 thriller directed by [[Brett Ratner]] (''[[Rush Hour]]'') and stars [[Edward Norton]] and [[Anthony Hopkins]], who returns as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in this prequel to ''[[The Silence of the Lambs]]''. | ''Red Dragon'' is the 2002 thriller directed by [[Brett Ratner]] (''[[Rush Hour]]'') and stars [[Edward Norton]] and [[Anthony Hopkins]], who returns as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in this prequel to ''[[The Silence of the Lambs]]''. The film is the second adaptation of the Thomas Harris book (which was actually the first to feature Lecter) ''Red Dragon'' (the first being the 1986 [[Michael Mann]] film ''[[Manhunter]]''). | ||
'''The following guns were used in the film ''Red Dragon'':''' | '''The following guns were used in the film ''Red Dragon'':''' | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 459 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 459 == | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 459]] is the main sidearm of FBI Special Agent Will Graham ([[Edward Norton]]) at the beginning of the film. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 459]] is the main sidearm of FBI Special Agent Will Graham ([[Edward Norton]]) at the beginning of the film. He is seen drawing it from a shoulder holster as Lecter stabs him. Graham is also seen preparing one for the raid on Dolarhyde's house. The FBI purchased 803 S&W 459's and issued it to agents in the early eighties. The second generation 459 was manufactured from 1979-1987. Since the film begins in 1980, Graham's 459 would be consistent. He is seen carrying the S&W in his holster for the rest of the film. | ||
[[Image: S&W459.jpg|thumb|none|450px|9mm semi-automatic]] | [[Image: S&W459.jpg|thumb|none|450px|9mm semi-automatic]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Dragon_SW.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Graham draws his S&W before being stabbed by Hannibal Lecter ([[Anthony Hopkins]]).]] | [[Image:Red_Dragon_SW.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Graham draws his S&W before being stabbed by Hannibal Lecter ([[Anthony Hopkins]]).]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard == | == Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard == | ||
Graham ([[Edward Norton]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38#Smith & Wesson Model 38/49 |Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard]] as his backup gun in an ankle holster. | Graham ([[Edward Norton]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38#Smith & Wesson Model 38/49 |Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard]] as his backup gun in an ankle holster. He draws it when Lecter continues to come after him. The Model 49 Bodyguard was authorized by the F.B.I. for carry in 1972. See ''American Rifleman'' September 2011; Draw & Fire: A History of FBI Handguns by Bill Vanderpool.. | ||
[[Image:S&WBody3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 49 with [[Smith & Wesson Bodyguard]] hammer shroud.]] | [[Image:S&WBody3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 49 with [[Smith & Wesson Bodyguard]] hammer shroud.]] | ||
[[Image:PDVD 579.JPG|thumb|600px|none|Graham draws his backup weapon.]] | [[Image:PDVD 579.JPG|thumb|600px|none|Graham draws his backup weapon.]] | ||
== Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum) == | == Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum) == | ||
A [[Charter Arms Bulldog|Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum)]] is used by Will Graham ([[Edward Norton]]) at the end of the movie when he engages in a shootout with Francis Dolarhyde aka The Tooth Fairy ([[Ralph Fiennes]]) after he invades the Graham home. | A [[Charter Arms Bulldog|Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum)]] is used by Will Graham ([[Edward Norton]]) at the end of the movie when he engages in a shootout with Francis Dolarhyde aka The Tooth Fairy ([[Ralph Fiennes]]) after he invades the Graham home. Graham's wife Molly ([[Mary-Louise Parker]]) also is seen taking target practice with it. | ||
[[Image:CharterPug.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charter Arms Pug - .357 magnum]] | [[Image:CharterPug.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charter Arms Pug - .357 magnum]] | ||
[[Image:RedDragonRevolver.JPG|thumb|600px|none|Graham with his Charter Arms Pug.]] | [[Image:RedDragonRevolver.JPG|thumb|600px|none|Graham with his Charter Arms Pug.]] | ||
== Walther PPK == | == Walther PPK == | ||
Another weapon Graham keeps in his home is the [[Walther PPK]]. | Another weapon Graham keeps in his home is the [[Walther PPK]]. He grabs it along with the Ruger as he locks himself and his son in his bedroom. Molly is seen using it as well. | ||
[[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|450px|none|[[Walther PPK]] - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | [[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|450px|none|[[Walther PPK]] - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | ||
[[Image:PDVD 044.JPG|thumb|600px|none|After seeing her husband shot, Molly grabs the PPK and uses it on Dolarhyde.]] | [[Image:PDVD 044.JPG|thumb|600px|none|After seeing her husband shot, Molly grabs the PPK and uses it on Dolarhyde.]] | ||
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A suppressed [[Glock 17]] is used by the Francis Dolarhyde ([[Ralph Fiennes]]) to shoot Ralph Mandy ([[Frank Whaley]]). Later, he carries it unsuppressed when he breaks into the Graham home. | A suppressed [[Glock 17]] is used by the Francis Dolarhyde ([[Ralph Fiennes]]) to shoot Ralph Mandy ([[Frank Whaley]]). Later, he carries it unsuppressed when he breaks into the Graham home. | ||
[[image:Glock171stGen.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Generation 1 Glock 17 in 9x19mm.]] | [[image:Glock171stGen.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Generation 1 Glock 17 in 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Red Dragon Glock.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde fires his suppressed Glock. | [[Image:Red Dragon Glock.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde fires his suppressed Glock. He does a good job at not flinching.]] | ||
[[Image:PDVD 594.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde with his Glock. | [[Image:PDVD 594.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde with his Glock. No one seems to have heard the shot.]] | ||
== Ted Williams Model 21 Deluxe (sawed off)== | == Ted Williams Model 21 Deluxe (sawed off)== | ||
A cut-down [[J.C. Higgins Model 20#J.C. Higgins Model 21 Deluxe|Ted Williams Model 21]] is used by the Tooth Fairy ([[Ralph Fiennes]]) when he is contemplating suicide, and later, when the FBI arrive at his house. The same gun or one very close to it was used in [[The Punisher (2004)]]. He mentions that it is "a 12 Gauge Police Magnum Shotgun" | A cut-down [[J.C. Higgins Model 20#J.C. Higgins Model 21 Deluxe|Ted Williams Model 21]] is used by the Tooth Fairy ([[Ralph Fiennes]]) when he is contemplating suicide, and later, when the FBI arrive at his house. The same gun or one very close to it was used in [[The Punisher (2004)]]. He mentions that it is "a 12 Gauge Police Magnum Shotgun" | ||
[[File:PunisherTedWilliamsModel21CutDown.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ted Williams Model 21 cut down to a Short Shotgun - 12 gauge. | [[File:PunisherTedWilliamsModel21CutDown.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ted Williams Model 21 cut down to a Short Shotgun - 12 gauge. Note the forearm engraving, the J.C. Higgins Model 21 is usually a plainer design.]] | ||
[[Image:PDVD 590.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde contemplates killing Reba McClane ([[Emily Watson]]) with his Model 21.]] | [[Image:PDVD 590.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde contemplates killing Reba McClane ([[Emily Watson]]) with his Model 21.]] | ||
[[Image:Red Dragon Mossberg.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde points his shotgun at Reba.]] | [[Image:Red Dragon Mossberg.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dolarhyde points his shotgun at Reba.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 17 April 2012
Red Dragon is the 2002 thriller directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour) and stars Edward Norton and Anthony Hopkins, who returns as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in this prequel to The Silence of the Lambs. The film is the second adaptation of the Thomas Harris book (which was actually the first to feature Lecter) Red Dragon (the first being the 1986 Michael Mann film Manhunter).
The following guns were used in the film Red Dragon:
Smith & Wesson Model 459
The Smith & Wesson Model 459 is the main sidearm of FBI Special Agent Will Graham (Edward Norton) at the beginning of the film. He is seen drawing it from a shoulder holster as Lecter stabs him. Graham is also seen preparing one for the raid on Dolarhyde's house. The FBI purchased 803 S&W 459's and issued it to agents in the early eighties. The second generation 459 was manufactured from 1979-1987. Since the film begins in 1980, Graham's 459 would be consistent. He is seen carrying the S&W in his holster for the rest of the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard
Graham (Edward Norton) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard as his backup gun in an ankle holster. He draws it when Lecter continues to come after him. The Model 49 Bodyguard was authorized by the F.B.I. for carry in 1972. See American Rifleman September 2011; Draw & Fire: A History of FBI Handguns by Bill Vanderpool..
Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum)
A Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum) is used by Will Graham (Edward Norton) at the end of the movie when he engages in a shootout with Francis Dolarhyde aka The Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes) after he invades the Graham home. Graham's wife Molly (Mary-Louise Parker) also is seen taking target practice with it.
Walther PPK
Another weapon Graham keeps in his home is the Walther PPK. He grabs it along with the Ruger as he locks himself and his son in his bedroom. Molly is seen using it as well.
Glock 17
A suppressed Glock 17 is used by the Francis Dolarhyde (Ralph Fiennes) to shoot Ralph Mandy (Frank Whaley). Later, he carries it unsuppressed when he breaks into the Graham home.
Ted Williams Model 21 Deluxe (sawed off)
A cut-down Ted Williams Model 21 is used by the Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes) when he is contemplating suicide, and later, when the FBI arrive at his house. The same gun or one very close to it was used in The Punisher (2004). He mentions that it is "a 12 Gauge Police Magnum Shotgun"
See Also
Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter Series