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[[Image:Hombre.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Hombre'' (1967)]] | [[Image:Hombre.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Hombre'' (1967)]] | ||
'''Hombre''' is the classic 1967 Western starring [[Paul Newman]] as John Russell, a white man raised by Apache Indians who now must try to assimilate back into the non-Indian culture. | '''Hombre''' is the classic 1967 Western starring [[Paul Newman]] as John Russell, a white man raised by Apache Indians who now must try to assimilate back into the non-Indian culture. After selling away his inheritance and putting out some townsfolk, he finds himself riding out of town with the very same people. When the stagecoach is ambushed, the passengers must now depend on Russell to survive. The film was the sixth collaboration between Newman and director Martin Ritt and was based on a novel by Elmore Leonard (who also wrote ''[[Get Shorty]]''). | ||
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
'''WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!''' | |||
== Single Action Army == | == Single Action Army == | ||
The Colt [[Single Action Army]] is the most prominently used gun by most of the characters including John Russell ([[Paul Newman]]) and Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]). | |||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model. ]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]) points a [[Single Action Army]] at the stagecoach passengers.]] | [[Image:Hombre 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cicero ([[Richard Boone]]) points a [[Single Action Army]] at the stagecoach passengers.]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cowboy beaten by Russell ([[David Canary]] now holds the SAA Quickdraw on the passengers.]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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When Cicero's ([[Richard Boone]]) gang robs the stagecoach, they find what appears to be a [[Colt Lightning]] Shopkeeper revolver on Dr. Favor ([[Fredric March]]). | When Cicero's ([[Richard Boone]]) gang robs the stagecoach, they find what appears to be a [[Colt Lightning]] Shopkeeper revolver on Dr. Favor ([[Fredric March]]). | ||
[[Image:DSC02878.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Lightning, Shopkeeper model]] | [[Image:DSC02878.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Lightning, Shopkeeper model]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cowboy ([[David Canary]]) finds Dr. Favor's Colt.]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) with his [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Coach Shotgun]]. ]] | [[Image:Hombre 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) with his [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Coach Shotgun]]. ]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) takes aim at the bandits.]] | [[Image:Hombre 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry Mendez ([[Martin Balsam]]) takes aim at the bandits.]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cowboy ([[David Canary]]) holds the Coach shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Hombre 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Hombre 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the double hammers.]] | ||
== Movie prop Colt Police Positive == | |||
In the final confrontation, Russell's Single Action Army is replaced in some shots with what appears to be double-action, modern [[Colt Police Positive]] revolver modified to resemble the SAA. This kind of prop was frequently used in Westerns (see the Police Positive below), when an actor wasn't able to use a [[Single Action Army]] with the speed required by the script. | |||
[[Image:Hollywood.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive, modified to look like a Colt SAA]] | |||
[[Image:Homb 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the final confrontation, Russell's Single Action Army is replaced in some shots with what appears to be double-action, modern [[Colt Police Positive]]) revolver modified to resemble the SAA.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 22:39, 3 April 2011
Hombre is the classic 1967 Western starring Paul Newman as John Russell, a white man raised by Apache Indians who now must try to assimilate back into the non-Indian culture. After selling away his inheritance and putting out some townsfolk, he finds himself riding out of town with the very same people. When the stagecoach is ambushed, the passengers must now depend on Russell to survive. The film was the sixth collaboration between Newman and director Martin Ritt and was based on a novel by Elmore Leonard (who also wrote Get Shorty).
The following weapons were used in the film Hombre:
WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!
Single Action Army
The Colt Single Action Army is the most prominently used gun by most of the characters including John Russell (Paul Newman) and Cicero (Richard Boone).
Colt Lightning Shopkeeper
When Cicero's (Richard Boone) gang robs the stagecoach, they find what appears to be a Colt Lightning Shopkeeper revolver on Dr. Favor (Fredric March).
Winchester 1873
John Russell (Paul Newman) carries a Winchester Model 1873 rifle with a short magazine.
Winchester 1892
Members of Cicero's (Richard Boone) gang are seen using the Winchester Model 1892 rifle.
Coach Shotgun
Henry Mendez (Martin Balsam) carries a Double Barreled Coach Shotgun in the film.
Movie prop Colt Police Positive
In the final confrontation, Russell's Single Action Army is replaced in some shots with what appears to be double-action, modern Colt Police Positive revolver modified to resemble the SAA. This kind of prop was frequently used in Westerns (see the Police Positive below), when an actor wasn't able to use a Single Action Army with the speed required by the script.
