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[[Image:Silence-of-the-lambs-poster.jpg|300px|right|thumb|''The Silence of the Lambs'' (1991)]] | [[Image:Silence-of-the-lambs-poster.jpg|300px|right|thumb|''The Silence of the Lambs'' (1991)]] | ||
''The Silence of the Lambs'' is the 1991 thriller that marked the first appearance of [[Anthony Hopkins]] as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. | ''The Silence of the Lambs'' is the 1991 thriller that marked the first appearance of [[Anthony Hopkins]] as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In the film, FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) enlists Lecter's help in order to track down a notorious serial killer who has kidnapped a US Senator's daughter. Based on the novel by Thomas Harris, the film would win the Academy Award for Best Picture as well as acting wins for both Hopkins and Foster. Hopkins would reprise his role as Lecter in two more films: ''[[Hannibal]]'' (2001) and ''[[Red Dragon]]'' (2002). | ||
'''The following weapons can be seen in the film ''The Silence of the Lambs'':''' | '''The following weapons can be seen in the film ''The Silence of the Lambs'':''' | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Smith and Wesson Model 13== | ==Smith and Wesson Model 13== | ||
FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) is shown training with and then carrying the [[Smith & Wesson Model 13]]. | FBI recruit Clarice Starling ([[Jodie Foster]]) is shown training with and then carrying the [[Smith & Wesson Model 13]]. This .357 magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last issue revolver of the FBI (usually loaded with .38 spl +P .158 gr LHP ammo). When Starling fires her weapon at Buffalo Bill, there is noticeable recoil and she flinches. However, when she fires it on the range in the deleted scenes, there is absolutely no recoil, and she keeps her eyes open. This could indicate multiple weapons were used on set. | ||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel13.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel13.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Lambs1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clarice checks in her S&W Model 13 and her speedloader when visiting Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Memphis. The revolver used by [[Jodie Foster]] in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor, true to the actual FBI-issued firearm at the time. Also note that the rounds in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P, used by the FBI in that era.]] | [[Image:Lambs1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clarice checks in her S&W Model 13 and her speedloader when visiting Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Memphis. The revolver used by [[Jodie Foster]] in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor, true to the actual FBI-issued firearm at the time. Also note that the rounds in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P, used by the FBI in that era.]] | ||
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One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated [[M1911|Colt Government]] to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise. | One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated [[M1911|Colt Government]] to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise. | ||
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Lambs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"...You're dead, Starling"'' A Colt is pointed at the head of Clarice during an FBI training exercise. | [[Image:Lambs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"...You're dead, Starling"'' A Colt is pointed at the head of Clarice during an FBI training exercise. Close inspection of the pistol's ejection port indicates that the gun is deactivated.]] | ||
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
The revolver used by Jame Gumb a.k.a "Buffalo Bill" ([[Ted Levine]]) near the climax of the film is a 6" barreled, stainless steel [[Colt Python]] with Pachmyer Presentation grips. In the book, it is said that Gumb loads the gun with .38 Special lead wadcutters. | The revolver used by Jame Gumb a.k.a "Buffalo Bill" ([[Ted Levine]]) near the climax of the film is a 6" barreled, stainless steel [[Colt Python]] with Pachmyer Presentation grips. In the book, it is said that Gumb loads the gun with .38 Special lead wadcutters. | ||
[[Image:Pythstainless6.jpg|thumb|400px|none|[[Colt Python]] Stainless Steel variant with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Pythstainless6.jpg|thumb|400px|none|[[Colt Python]] Stainless Steel variant with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:SilenceL013.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Buffalo Bill leaves his Colt Python on the stove as he answers Clarice at the door.]] | [[Image:SilenceL013.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Buffalo Bill leaves his Colt Python on the stove as he answers Clarice at the door.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10HB== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10HB== | ||
The police officers that guard Hannibal Lecter ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) are armed with [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers with heavy barrels. | The police officers that guard Hannibal Lecter ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) are armed with [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers with heavy barrels. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special. | [[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special. Later incarnations of the Model 10 had a non-tapered heavy barrel, which leads it to be commonly mistaken for a .357 revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Silence 3015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Tate ([[Danny Darst]]) holds a S&W as he and his fellow officers investigate Lecter's prison cage.]] | [[Image:Silence 3015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Tate ([[Danny Darst]]) holds a S&W as he and his fellow officers investigate Lecter's prison cage.]] | ||
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==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
Several variants of the [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break.[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | Several variants of the [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Silence 3018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers are armed with the Ithaca 37 shotguns. The SWAT Team leader ([[Chris Isaak]]) in the middle and the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) on the right.]] | [[Image:Silence 3018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers are armed with the Ithaca 37 shotguns. The SWAT Team leader ([[Chris Isaak]]) in the middle and the SWAT team negotiator ([[Daniel von Bargen]]) on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:Silence 3026.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SWAT Commander ([[Chris Isaak]]) gives orders while carrying the Ithaca.]] | [[Image:Silence 3026.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SWAT Commander ([[Chris Isaak]]) gives orders while carrying the Ithaca.]] | ||
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[[Image:SilenceL003.JPG|thumb|none|600px|One of the SWAT officers providing cover is seen with what appears to be replica MP5K.]] | [[Image:SilenceL003.JPG|thumb|none|600px|One of the SWAT officers providing cover is seen with what appears to be replica MP5K.]] | ||
[[Image:SilenceL004.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The SWAT officers provide cover with their MP5K's.]] | [[Image:SilenceL004.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The SWAT officers provide cover with their MP5K's.]] | ||
Note: This appears to be a FalconToy SoftAir MP5K, based on the "SD"-looking foregrip. | Note: This appears to be a FalconToy SoftAir MP5K, based on the "SD"-looking foregrip. | ||
[[Image:Model15.jpeg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Model15.jpeg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod]] | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod]] | ||
[[Image:SilenceL011.JPG|thumb|none|600px|FBI HRT outside the house with their Remington 700PSS rifles.]] | [[Image:SilenceL011.JPG|thumb|none|600px|FBI HRT outside the house with their Remington 700PSS rifles.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 17 April 2012
The Silence of the Lambs is the 1991 thriller that marked the first appearance of Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In the film, FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) enlists Lecter's help in order to track down a notorious serial killer who has kidnapped a US Senator's daughter. Based on the novel by Thomas Harris, the film would win the Academy Award for Best Picture as well as acting wins for both Hopkins and Foster. Hopkins would reprise his role as Lecter in two more films: Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).
The following weapons can be seen in the film The Silence of the Lambs:
WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!
Handguns
Smith and Wesson Model 13
FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is shown training with and then carrying the Smith & Wesson Model 13. This .357 magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last issue revolver of the FBI (usually loaded with .38 spl +P .158 gr LHP ammo). When Starling fires her weapon at Buffalo Bill, there is noticeable recoil and she flinches. However, when she fires it on the range in the deleted scenes, there is absolutely no recoil, and she keeps her eyes open. This could indicate multiple weapons were used on set.
Browning Hi-Power
As they close in on Lecter, one of the SWAT officers is seen with a Browning Hi-Power with Target sights before he opens the elevator access panel.
Colt Government
One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated Colt Government to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise.
Colt Python
The revolver used by Jame Gumb a.k.a "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine) near the climax of the film is a 6" barreled, stainless steel Colt Python with Pachmyer Presentation grips. In the book, it is said that Gumb loads the gun with .38 Special lead wadcutters.
Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
The police officers that guard Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers with heavy barrels.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
A Heckler & Koch P7M13 is briefly seen in the hands of an FBI HRT agent as Crawford and his men breach the suspected house of Buffalo Bill.
Shotguns
Remington 870
FBI Special Agent Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) prepares to assault the possible home of Buffalo Bill armed with the Remington 870 shotgun. According to Scott Glenn's commentary on the Blu-Ray edition, the shotgun originally had an 18 inch barrel, but Glenn insisted upon having a shorter one. The armorer explained that making it shorter would not be legal, but finally relented and cut down the barrel down to 14 inches shortly before the scene was shot.
Ithaca 37
Several variants of the Ithaca 37 shotguns are carried by the Memphis P.D. SWAT officers that respond to Hannibal's prison break.
Submachine Guns
Fake Heckler & Koch MP5K
SWAT officers are shown holding what appears to be an Airsoft version of the Heckler & Koch MP5K as they prepare to take down Lecter in the elevator.
Note: This appears to be a FalconToy SoftAir MP5K, based on the "SD"-looking foregrip.
Assault Rifles
M16A1
Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard were seen armed with M16A1 rifles at Memphis Airport when Dr. Hannibal Lecter arrived in Memphis to assist federal agents. National Guardsmen tasked with guarding Dr. Lecter at the makeshift prison he was incarcerated in were also seen armed with M16A1 rifles.
Rifles
Remington 700PSS
FBI HRT agents close in on the suspected house of Buffalo Bill carrying their Remington 700PSS sniper rifles.
See Also
Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter Series