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'''''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 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. | ||
{{Film Title|The French Connection}} | |||
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== Colt Detective Special == | == 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 Special]]s. 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. | 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 Special]]s. 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. | ||
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[[Image:Fc-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russo searches for Charnier with his Model 10 Snub.]] | [[Image:Fc-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russo searches for Charnier with his Model 10 Snub.]] | ||
[[Image:Fc-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russo aims his Model 10 Snub.]] | [[Image:Fc-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russo aims his Model 10 Snub.]] | ||
=Pistols= | |||
== Colt Gold Cup National Match == | |||
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:Fc-1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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|600px|Nicoli shoots a New York transit policeman.]] | |||
[[Image:Fc-1911c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nicoli threatens the subway motorman.]] | |||
[[Image:Fc-1911d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nicoli's Colt Gold Cup National Match.]] | |||
== Beretta Model 70 == | == Beretta Model 70 == | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
== Winchester Model 1897 == | == 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 00:00, 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 Nose
Det. Buddy "Cloudy" Russo (Roy Scheider) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose with a square butt.
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.
Winchester Model 1912
A uniformed NYPD officer fires at the mobsters with a Winchester Model 1912.
Ithaca 37
During the final shootout several of the other NYPD officers appear to be using the Ithaca 37 shotgun. The Ithaca 37 was used by the NYPD for several decades, including the 1970s.
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 officer fires a Federal M201-Z at the mobsters.
