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[[Image:true-romance-poster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''True Romance'' (1993)]] | |||
[[Image:true-romance-poster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''True Romance'' (1993)]]__TOC__<br clear=all> | |||
'''''True Romance''''' is a 1993 romantic crime film that stars [[Christian Slater]] as Clarence and [[Patricia Arquette]] as Alabama, two young lovers who decide to travel to Los Angeles to sell off a suitcase full of cocaine that they took off a Alabama's pimp. In their journey, they are pursued by both the mob and law enforcement. The film was directed by [[Tony Scott]] and the screenplay was written by [[Quentin Tarantino]], and the cast includes [[Gary Oldman]], [[Dennis Hopper]], [[Brad Pitt]], [[James Gandolfini]], and [[Christopher Walken]]. | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 66 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 66 == | ||
Clarence Worley ([[Christian Slater]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] during the beginning of the film, using it to kill Drexl. | Clarence Worley ([[Christian Slater]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] during the beginning of the film, using it to kill Drexl. | ||
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[[Image:TR-BERINOX-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of a Beretta 92FS Inox being loaded before the final standoff.]] | [[Image:TR-BERINOX-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of a Beretta 92FS Inox being loaded before the final standoff.]] | ||
[[Image:TRBerInx3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie holds a woman hostage in the hotel after the final shootout.]] | [[Image:TRBerInx3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie holds a woman hostage in the hotel after the final shootout.]] | ||
== Beretta 92FS == | |||
Most of the policemen in the film, including Det. Nicky Dimes ([[Chris Penn]]), carry [[Beretta M92F|Beretta 92FS]] pistols, as were issued to the LAPD at the time. The Italian gunman, Luca ([[Paul Ben-Victor]]), also draws his own Beretta during the final standoff. | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:TRBer92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The LAPD officers draw their Berettas.]] | |||
[[Image:TRBer92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A plainclothes officer with his Beretta.]] | |||
[[Image:TRBer92-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer fires his Beretta with a S&W Bodyguard.]] | |||
[[Image:TRBer92-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Dimes firing his Beretta 92FS.]] | |||
[[Image:TRBer92-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luca draws his Beretta after Dimes tells him to drop his shotgun.]] | |||
== Heckler & Koch P7M13 == | == Heckler & Koch P7M13 == | ||
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[[Image:TRHKP7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|and shut.]] | [[Image:TRHKP7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|and shut.]] | ||
[[Image:TR-HKP7-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the H&K P7M13 being fired.]] | [[Image:TR-HKP7-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the H&K P7M13 being fired.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 625 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 625 == | ||
Clarence Worley ([[Christian Slater]]) packs a [[Smith & Wesson Model 625]] revolver throughout the film, which he takes from Virgil ([[James Gandolfini]]). He uses it to intimidate Elliot ([[Bronson Pinchot]]). His wife Alabama ([[Patricia Arquette]]) uses it to kill Det. Dimes during the shootout after she thinks Clarence is dead. | Clarence Worley ([[Christian Slater]]) packs a [[Smith & Wesson Model 625]] revolver throughout the film, which he takes from Virgil ([[James Gandolfini]]). He uses it to intimidate Elliot ([[Bronson Pinchot]]). His wife Alabama ([[Patricia Arquette]]) uses it to kill Det. Dimes during the shootout after she thinks Clarence is dead. | ||
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[[Image:TRrevb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mobster picks up several shotgun shells and a revolver.]] | [[Image:TRrevb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mobster picks up several shotgun shells and a revolver.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 649== | |||
Det. Wurlitzer ([[Michael Beach]]) during the final standoff pulls out his [[Smith & Wesson Model 649]] backup revolver, firing it akimbo with his Beretta. | |||
[[Image:S&W38Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 649 with wood grips - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:TRBer92-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wurlitzer fires his Beretta with a S&W Bodyguard.]] | |||
[[Image:TR-SW649-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wurlitzer with his Bodyguard and Beretta in a standoff with Luca.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" == | |||
Drug dealer and pimp Drexl Spivey ([[Gary Oldman]]) uses an [[Ithaca 37#Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"|Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"]] to kill the drug dealers he stole from. | |||
[[Image:Stakeout-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" blued finish with wooden forearm. The one in the movie has a synthetic forearm - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[Image:TRshot1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drexl prepares to shoot the first of two thugs.]] | |||
== Remington 870 sawed-off == | |||
The Sicilian hitman Virgil ([[James Gandolfini]]) carries a [[Remington 870]] sawed-off shotgun when he confronts Alabama while waiting for Clarence to return. Alabama, after grabbing it from him, kills him by shooting him and beating him with it. Luca ([[Paul Ben-Victor]]) also carries a sawed-off [[Remington 870]] as the mobsters question Floyd ([[Brad Pitt]]) about Clarence, Alabama, and Dick, and during the final shootout. | |||
[[Image:Remington870Pstlgrip.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sawn-off Remington 870 shotgun with pistol grip - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:TRshot2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Virgil smiles with his Remington in his lap.]] | |||
[[Image:TRshot3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Virgil, in the mirror, watches over Alabama.]] | |||
[[Image:TR-870-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alabama in a beaten and crazed state shoots Virgil several times.]] | |||
[[Image:TRshot4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Remington sits on a bed with ammunition being packed away.]] | |||
[[Image:TR-Guns.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quite a few shotguns sit on the bed as the mobsters pack.]] | |||
[[Image:TRshot5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luca holds his shotgun on Floyd.]] | |||
[[Image:TRshot6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luca hides in the hotel room with his shotgun.]] | |||
==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | |||
Marvin ([[Kevin Corrigan]]), one of the Mafiosos', uses a [[Mossberg 500|Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] in the final standoff. | |||
[[File:Mossberg500Cruiser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:TR-MOSS500-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin aims his Mossberg at Monty.]] | |||
[[Image:TR-MOSS500-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marvin fire his shotgun.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Heckler & Koch MP5K == | == Heckler & Koch MP5K == | ||
Lee's guard Monty ([[Patrick John Hurley]]) carries and fires a [[Heckler & Koch MP5|Heckler & Koch MP5K]] submachine gun during the final shootout. | Lee's guard Monty ([[Patrick John Hurley]]) carries and fires a [[Heckler & Koch MP5|Heckler & Koch MP5K]] submachine gun during the final shootout. | ||
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[[Image:TR-UZI-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the Uzi firing.]] | [[Image:TR-UZI-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the Uzi firing.]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:27, 9 November 2013
True Romance is a 1993 romantic crime film that stars Christian Slater as Clarence and Patricia Arquette as Alabama, two young lovers who decide to travel to Los Angeles to sell off a suitcase full of cocaine that they took off a Alabama's pimp. In their journey, they are pursued by both the mob and law enforcement. The film was directed by Tony Scott and the screenplay was written by Quentin Tarantino, and the cast includes Gary Oldman, Dennis Hopper, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, and Christopher Walken.
The following weapons were used in the film True Romance:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 66
Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 66 during the beginning of the film, using it to kill Drexl. This revolver manages to fire 7 shots when Clarence kills Drexel and Marty.
Beretta 92FS Inox
Frankie (Frank Adonis), another of the Mafioso, carries a Beretta Inox, which he holds to the head of Clifford Worley (Dennis Hopper) and later a woman he holds hostage in the hotel.
Beretta 92FS
Most of the policemen in the film, including Det. Nicky Dimes (Chris Penn), carry Beretta 92FS pistols, as were issued to the LAPD at the time. The Italian gunman, Luca (Paul Ben-Victor), also draws his own Beretta during the final standoff.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
Italian mob boss Vincenzo Coccotti (Christopher Walken) uses a Heckler & Koch P7M13 to shoot Clifford Worley after questioning him about his son's whereabouts.
Smith & Wesson Model 625
Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) packs a Smith & Wesson Model 625 revolver throughout the film, which he takes from Virgil (James Gandolfini). He uses it to intimidate Elliot (Bronson Pinchot). His wife Alabama (Patricia Arquette) uses it to kill Det. Dimes during the shootout after she thinks Clarence is dead.
Desert Eagle
A Sicilian mobster is briefly seen with a Mark VII Desert Eagle in the weapon-assembling scene before the final shootout.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A Smith & Wesson Model 36 is briefly seen as one of the many guns packed into the bags of the Mafioso gunmen.
Smith & Wesson Model 649
Det. Wurlitzer (Michael Beach) during the final standoff pulls out his Smith & Wesson Model 649 backup revolver, firing it akimbo with his Beretta.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"
Drug dealer and pimp Drexl Spivey (Gary Oldman) uses an Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" to kill the drug dealers he stole from.
Remington 870 sawed-off
The Sicilian hitman Virgil (James Gandolfini) carries a Remington 870 sawed-off shotgun when he confronts Alabama while waiting for Clarence to return. Alabama, after grabbing it from him, kills him by shooting him and beating him with it. Luca (Paul Ben-Victor) also carries a sawed-off Remington 870 as the mobsters question Floyd (Brad Pitt) about Clarence, Alabama, and Dick, and during the final shootout.
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
Marvin (Kevin Corrigan), one of the Mafiosos', uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser in the final standoff.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Lee's guard Monty (Patrick John Hurley) carries and fires a Heckler & Koch MP5K submachine gun during the final shootout.
Uzi
Lee's guard Boris (Eric Allan Kramer) carries and fires an Uzi during the final shootout.
