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[[Image:MPGM_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Melvin Purvis G-MAN'' (1974), VHS cover]] | [[Image:MPGM_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Melvin Purvis G-MAN'' (1974), VHS cover]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_poster_alt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Legend of Machine Gun Kelly'' (1974), poster of alternate title]] | [[Image:MPGM_poster_alt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Legend of Machine Gun Kelly'' (1974), poster of alternate title]] | ||
'''''Melvin Purvis G-MAN''''' | '''''Melvin Purvis G-MAN''''' is a 1974 television movie that is a spin-off of the 1973 film ''[[Dillinger (1973)|Dillinger]]''. Like ''Dillinger'', this film was written by [[John Milius]], but directing duties were handled by Dan Curtis (''The Winds of War''). [[Dale Robertson]] took over the role of Melvin Purvis from [[Ben Johnson]], and continued to portray Purvis as a seasoned and almost regal law enforcement veteran, even though the real Purvis was only thirty years old the year this film was set. The film plays very fast and loose with the facts, starting in December of 1933, even though the real Machine Gun Kelly ([[Harris Yulin]]) had been sentenced to life imprisonment in October of 1933. Dale Robertson would return as Melvin Purvis the following year in ''The Kansas City Massacre''. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Star Model B== | ==Star Model B== | ||
Like many films of the era, the [[Star Model B]] stands in for the [[M1911]]. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in ''[[Dillinger]]''. | Like many films of the era, the [[Star Model B]] stands in for the [[M1911]]. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in ''[[Dillinger (1973)|Dillinger]]''. | ||
[[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thomas "Buckwheat" Longaker ([Elliott Street]]) playfully aims a Star Model B at his brother Jim.]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thomas "Buckwheat" Longaker ([[Elliott Street]]) playfully aims a Star Model B at his brother Jim.]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Kate" Katherine Ryan-Kelly ([[Margaret Blye]]) sticks her Star Model B in the face of Thatcher Covington ([[Dick Sargent]]).]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Kate" Katherine Ryan-Kelly ([[Margaret Blye]]) sticks her Star Model B in the face of Thatcher Covington ([[Dick Sargent]]).]] | ||
[[Image:MPGM_StarB_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thatcher Covington and Sam Crowley ([[Steve Kanaly]]) open fire on the elder Longaker while Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) takes cover. Notice that Crowley's pistol has jammed. Unlike many films which would ignore such a thing, Crowley actually take a moment to clear the jam a second later.]] | [[Image:MPGM_StarB_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Thatcher Covington and Sam Crowley ([[Steve Kanaly]]) open fire on the elder Longaker while Melvin Purvis ([[Dale Robertson]]) takes cover. Notice that Crowley's pistol has jammed. Unlike many films which would ignore such a thing, Crowley actually take a moment to clear the jam a second later.]] | ||
Revision as of 01:39, 17 October 2012
Melvin Purvis G-MAN is a 1974 television movie that is a spin-off of the 1973 film Dillinger. Like Dillinger, this film was written by John Milius, but directing duties were handled by Dan Curtis (The Winds of War). Dale Robertson took over the role of Melvin Purvis from Ben Johnson, and continued to portray Purvis as a seasoned and almost regal law enforcement veteran, even though the real Purvis was only thirty years old the year this film was set. The film plays very fast and loose with the facts, starting in December of 1933, even though the real Machine Gun Kelly (Harris Yulin) had been sentenced to life imprisonment in October of 1933. Dale Robertson would return as Melvin Purvis the following year in The Kansas City Massacre.
The following weapons were used in the film Melvin Purvis G-MAN:
Handguns
Star Model B
Like many films of the era, the Star Model B stands in for the M1911. Almost all the characters use one at one point or another. Melvin Purvis (Dale Robertson) is seen using a nickel-plated model, like in Dillinger.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Charles "Charlie" Parlmetter (Matt Clark) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Colt Official Police
One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a Colt Official Police.
Smith & Wesson Model 20
One of the Tupelo cops opens fire with a Smith & Wesson Model 20.
Colt Single Action Army
"Tony" Anthony Redecci (John Karlen) is briefly seen with a Colt Single Action Army.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Numerous characters use Double Barreled Shotguns throughout the film.
Winchester Model 1897
Numerous characters from both sides use Winchester Model 1897 shotguns throughout the film.
Remington Model 870
Numerous characters from both sides use Remington Model 870 shotguns throughout the film.
Submachine Guns
M1928 Thompson
Numerous characters from both sides use M1928 Thompson submachine guns throughout the film. It's the "Machine Gun" in "Machine Gun Kelly" (Harris Yulin).
Rifles/Carbines
Winchester Model 1892
FBI agents and local law enforcement officers are armed with Winchester Model 1892 carbines.
M1903 Springfield
A local deputy is seen with a M1903 Springfield. Another one is seen in a gun rack in Melvin Purvis' office.
Miscellanea
Gun Rack
Melvin Purvis has a gun rack in the office, which has two Thompsons, and yet still has a subordinate carry a disassembled Thompson in a briefcase for him.
