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Charnier's hitman Pierre Nicoli ([[Marcel Bozzuffi]]) carries a [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Gold Cup National Match|Colt Gold Cup National Match]] , or the GCNM in short, as his sidearm throughout the film, notably using it to hijack the BMT West End Line elevated train. | Charnier's hitman Pierre Nicoli ([[Marcel Bozzuffi]]) carries a [[M1911 pistol series#Colt Gold Cup National Match|Colt Gold Cup National Match]] , or the GCNM in short, as his sidearm throughout the film, notably using it to hijack the BMT West End Line elevated train. | ||
[[Image:ColtGoldCupNatMatch1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:ColtGoldCupNatMatch1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Fc-1911a.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Fc-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nicoli shoots a French policeman in Marseilles. The firearm here is obviously not a standard GCNM as indicated by the standard 1911 sights, round-top slide (instead of a grooved flat-top), and the lack of a bushing and spring plug.]] | ||
[[Image:Fc-1911b.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Fc-1911b.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nicoli ([[Marcel Bozzuffi]]) uses his pistol during a confrontation with a New York transit policeman.]] | ||
[[Image:Fc-1911c.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Fc-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nicoli threatens the subway motorman with the pistol. Note the adjustable sights.]] | ||
[[Image:Fc-1911d.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Fc-1911d.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nicoli's Colt Gold Cup National Match.]] | ||
== Beretta Model 70 == | == Beretta Model 70 == | ||
Revision as of 00:17, 19 August 2015
The French Connection is the 1971 crime drama starring Gene Hackman as James "Popeye" Doyle, a relentless NYPD detective who is determined to take down the infamous drug trafficking ring. The film was directed by William Friedkin and was based on the actual cases investigated by Detective Eddie Egan, who co-stars in the film as another character. Hackman received an Academy Award for his portrayal of Doyle and the film is best remembered for its famous car chase with an elevated train. French Connection II, a fictionalized sequel to the film was released in 1975. In 1986 a made for television movie called Popeye Doyle was released with Ed O'Neill as Doyle.
The following weapons were used in the film The French Connection:
Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Many of the NYPD detectives, including Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman), Walt Simonson (Eddie Egan), the real life basis for Doyle), and FBI agent Bill Mulderig (Bill Hickman), carry Colt Detective Specials. Doyle keeps his in an ankle holster, although it switches in several scenes to a Smith & Wesson Model 36. Several of Boca's mobsters, including his brother Lou (Benny Marino), also use Detective Specials.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Due to continuity errors, some shots of Det. "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) pursuing Nicoli after the car chase and searching for Charnier after the bust, his Colt Detective Special is now a Smith & Wesson Model 36. Salvatore "Sal" Boca (Tony Lo Bianco) and some of his mobsters also fire Model 36s at the NYPD.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 (Snub)
Det. Buddy "Cloudy" Russo (Roy Scheider) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose with a square butt as his sidearm.
Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the sidearm carried by the majority of the uniformed NYPD officers in the film.
Pistols
Colt Gold Cup National Match
Charnier's hitman Pierre Nicoli (Marcel Bozzuffi) carries a Colt Gold Cup National Match , or the GCNM in short, as his sidearm throughout the film, notably using it to hijack the BMT West End Line elevated train.
Beretta Model 70
One of Boca's mobsters fires at the NYPD with a Beretta Model 70.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897
Det. Buddy "Cloudy" Russo (Roy Scheider) and several other NYPD officers fire Winchester Model 1897 shotguns at the mobsters and drug dealers during the final shootout.
High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Shotgun
Several uniformed NYPD officers are armed with the High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Standard Model shotgun during the final shootout.
Rifle
Winchester Model 70
Pierre Nicoli (Marcel Bozzuffi) uses a Winchester Model 70 to snipe at Doyle, accidentally hitting a woman who was standing near him.
Grenade Launcher
Federal 201-Z Grenade Launcher
A uniformed NYPD lieutenant fires a Federal M201-Z at the mobsters.
