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| − | [[Image: | + | {{Infobox Movie |
| + | |name={{PAGENAME}} | ||
| + | |picture=Best Seller.jpg | ||
| + | |caption=''Theatrical Poster'' | ||
| + | |country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
| + | |director=John Flynn | ||
| + | |date= 1987 | ||
| + | |studio=Hemdale | ||
| + | |distributor=Orion Pictures | ||
| + | |character1= Cleve | ||
| + | |actor1=[[James Woods]] | ||
| + | |character2=Dennis Meechum | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Brian Dennehy]] | ||
| + | |character3=David Madlock | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Paul Shenar]] | ||
| + | |character4=Holly Meechum | ||
| + | |actor4=Allison Balson | ||
| + | |character5=Mr. Pearlman | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Jeffrey Josephson]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''''Best Seller''''' is a 1987 thriller starring [[Brian Dennehy]] as a cop turned author who meets up with a mysterious hitman ([[James Woods]]) who gives him a story that he promises will be an instant bestseller. | '''''Best Seller''''' is a 1987 thriller starring [[Brian Dennehy]] as a cop turned author who meets up with a mysterious hitman ([[James Woods]]) who gives him a story that he promises will be an instant bestseller. | ||
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== Beretta 92SB == | == Beretta 92SB == | ||
The main handgun used by the hitman Cleve ([[James Woods]]) is a [[Beretta 92SB]]. Cop turned best-selling author Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) also is using one as well. | The main handgun used by the hitman Cleve ([[James Woods]]) is a [[Beretta 92SB]]. Cop turned best-selling author Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) also is using one as well. | ||
| − | [[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleve ([[James Woods]]) uses a [[Beretta 92SB]] on the firing range.]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 24.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) also is using one as well.]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 29.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleve with a suppressed Beretta.]] |
==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is the on duty revolver carried by Meechum. It also is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman ([[Jeffrey Josephson]]) by Meechum at the police station. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is the on duty revolver carried by Meechum. It also is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman ([[Jeffrey Josephson]]) by Meechum at the police station. | ||
| − | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) uses a S&W Model 36 on the firing range.]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 16.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 36 is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman ([[Jeffrey Josephson]]) by Meechum at the police station.]] |
== Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Nickel)== | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Nickel)== | ||
Nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolvers are used by hitmen that go after Meechum and Cleve in the laundry shootout. David Madlock ([[Paul Shenar]]) also uses one to hold Meechum's daughter hostage. | Nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolvers are used by hitmen that go after Meechum and Cleve in the laundry shootout. David Madlock ([[Paul Shenar]]) also uses one to hold Meechum's daughter hostage. | ||
| − | [[Image:DieHard3 Revolver 3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:DieHard3 Revolver 3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 (nickel) - .38 Special. This revolver was used by [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Samuel L. Jackson]] in the film ''[[Die Hard with a Vengeance]]''.]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 33.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|David Madlock ([[Paul Shenar]]) pulls the nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 31.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 60 is used to hold Meechum's daughter hostage.]] |
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
Suppressed [[Browning Hi-Power]]s are carried by the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film. In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB. | Suppressed [[Browning Hi-Power]]s are carried by the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film. In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB. | ||
| − | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) 1970s - 9mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 07.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A suppressed [[Browning Hi-Power]] is carried by one of the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film.]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 19.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB.]] |
== Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. | ||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel29.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] ]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel29.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] ]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shooter in the background appears to use a Model 29.]] |
== Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. | ||
[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] .38 Special]] | [[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] .38 Special]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The blurry gun in the foreground in front of the Colt Python appears to be a Model 15 (it appears to have a ramp front sight and adjustable rear).]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters (in the blue jacket) uses the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]].]] |
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Detective Special]]. | One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Detective Special]]. | ||
[[File:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[File:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Detective Special]].]] |
==Colt Lawman MK III== | ==Colt Lawman MK III== | ||
One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel [[Colt Lawman MK III]]. | One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel [[Colt Lawman MK III]]. | ||
[[File:Colt Lawman III.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt Lawman MkIII - .357 magnum]] | [[File:Colt Lawman III.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt Lawman MkIII - .357 magnum]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel Colt Lawman MK III.]] |
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Python]]. | One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Python]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtPython6In.jpg |thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:ColtPython6In.jpg |thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Python]].]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters (in the tan jacket) with the [[Colt Python]].]] |
A Python is also the gun that Cleve (James Woods) threatens Meechum with after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents. | A Python is also the gun that Cleve (James Woods) threatens Meechum with after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents. | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 15.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleve threatens Meechum with a Colt Python after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents.]] |
==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ||
A [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry. | A [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry. | ||
[[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M13 9x19mm]] | [[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M13 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Best 23.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry.]] |
==M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope== | ==M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope== | ||
A scoped [[M1903A1 Springfield]] with M82 scope that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration. | A scoped [[M1903A1 Springfield]] with M82 scope that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration. | ||
| − | [[Image:ScopedSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ScopedSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifle (.30-06) fitted with a 7.8x Unertl scope used in ''[[Letters from Iwo Jima]]''.]] |
| − | [[Image:Best 14.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A scoped M1903A1 Springfield that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration.]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
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Best Seller is a 1987 thriller starring Brian Dennehy as a cop turned author who meets up with a mysterious hitman (James Woods) who gives him a story that he promises will be an instant bestseller.
The following weapons were used in the film Best Seller:
Beretta 92SB
The main handgun used by the hitman Cleve (James Woods) is a Beretta 92SB. Cop turned best-selling author Dennis Meechum (Brian Dennehy) also is using one as well.
Dennis Meechum (Brian Dennehy) also is using one as well.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 is the on duty revolver carried by Meechum. It also is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman (Jeffrey Josephson) by Meechum at the police station.
Dennis Meechum (Brian Dennehy) uses a S&W Model 36 on the firing range.
The Model 36 is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman (Jeffrey Josephson) by Meechum at the police station.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Nickel)
Nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolvers are used by hitmen that go after Meechum and Cleve in the laundry shootout. David Madlock (Paul Shenar) also uses one to hold Meechum's daughter hostage.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 (nickel) - .38 Special. This revolver was used by Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson in the film Die Hard with a Vengeance.
Browning Hi-Power
Suppressed Browning Hi-Powers are carried by the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film. In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB.
A suppressed Browning Hi-Power is carried by one of the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 29
A Smith & Wesson Model 29 is used by one of the shooters at the gun range.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
A Smith & Wesson Model 15 is used by one of the shooters at the gun range.
Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special
One of the shooters (in the blue jacket) uses the Smith & Wesson Model 15.
Colt Detective Special
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the Colt Detective Special.
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the Colt Detective Special.
Colt Lawman MK III
One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel Colt Lawman MK III.
File:Colt Lawman III.jpg
Colt Lawman MkIII - .357 magnum
Colt Python
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the Colt Python.
Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the Colt Python.
One of the shooters (in the tan jacket) with the Colt Python.
A Python is also the gun that Cleve (James Woods) threatens Meechum with after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
A Heckler & Koch P7M13 is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry.
A Heckler & Koch P7M13 is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry.
M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope
A scoped M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration.
M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifle (.30-06) fitted with a 7.8x Unertl scope used in Letters from Iwo Jima.
