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Difference between revisions of "The Hard Way"
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[[Image:Hard way xlg.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Hard Way'' (1991)]] | [[Image:Hard way xlg.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Hard Way'' (1991)]] | ||
| − | '''''The Hard Way''''' is a 1991 action comedy starring [[Michael J. Fox]] as Nick Lang, a spoiled Hollywood | + | '''''The Hard Way''''' is a 1991 action comedy starring [[Michael J. Fox]] as Nick Lang, a spoiled Hollywood action star who thinks he can nab a serious acting role by hanging out with veteran NYPD Lt. John Moss ([[James Woods]]) and learning what how to act like a real cop. Moss reluctantly must escort Lang around the city while trying to track down a serial killer who calls himself "The Party Crasher" ([[Stephen Lang]]). The film was directed by [[John Badham]] (''[[Blue Thunder]]'') and is notable for being one of the first films to feature the [[Glock 19]]. |
{{Film Title|The Hard Way}} | {{Film Title|The Hard Way}} | ||
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== Glock 19 == | == Glock 19 == | ||
Lt. John Moss ([[James Woods]]) uses a 9mm [[Glock 19]] as his sidearm. At one point in the film, the Party Crasher gets ahold of it and shoots at Nick Lang ([[Michael J. Fox]]). | Lt. John Moss ([[James Woods]]) uses a 9mm [[Glock 19]] as his sidearm. At one point in the film, the Party Crasher gets ahold of it and shoots at Nick Lang ([[Michael J. Fox]]). | ||
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[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:THW01.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Moss draws down on a subway punk with his Glock.]] | [[Image:THW01.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Moss draws down on a subway punk with his Glock.]] | ||
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NYPD uniformed officers are armed with the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] with a 4" barrel in the film. This revolver is also seen in the hands of Nick after a crash in an NYPD cruiser. | NYPD uniformed officers are armed with the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] with a 4" barrel in the film. This revolver is also seen in the hands of Nick after a crash in an NYPD cruiser. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38spl.]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38spl.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 (snub) == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 (snub) == | ||
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[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]] | [[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:THW07 (2).JPG|thumb|none|600px|Lang poses in front of the mirror with Moss's S&W.]] | [[Image:THW07 (2).JPG|thumb|none|600px|Lang poses in front of the mirror with Moss's S&W.]] | ||
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| + | ==Walther P38== | ||
| + | At the film's beginning, Nick Lang ([[Michael J. Fox]]) in his role as Joe Gunn is seen wielding what appears to be a [[Walther PP]] in a trailer for his film ''Smoking Gun II''. | ||
| + | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]] | ||
== Walther PP == | == Walther PP == | ||
| − | + | During a shootout at a subway stop, a teenage mugger ([[Johnny Sanchez]]) attempts to shoot Moss with a .32 [[Walther PP]]. When Nick thinks that the pistol was out of bullets, Moss shows him that the pistol had a misfire. | |
[[Image:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PP - 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]] | [[Image:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PP - 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]] | ||
[[Image:THW02.JPG|none|thumb|600px|The mugger ([[Johnny Sanchez]]) tries to use his Walther against Moss.]] | [[Image:THW02.JPG|none|thumb|600px|The mugger ([[Johnny Sanchez]]) tries to use his Walther against Moss.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
| − | ==Norinco Type 56== | + | ==Norinco Type 56-1== |
| − | The [[Norinco Type 56]] is one of the weapons wielded by Asian gangsters who confront Nick. | + | The [[Norinco Type 56-1]] is one of the weapons wielded by Asian gangsters who confront Nick. |
[[File:M22.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:M22.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
| + | =Submachine Guns= | ||
| + | A full size [[Uzi]] is another one of the weapons wielded by Asian gangsters who confront Nick. | ||
| + | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi 9mm]] | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 1 October 2015
The Hard Way is a 1991 action comedy starring Michael J. Fox as Nick Lang, a spoiled Hollywood action star who thinks he can nab a serious acting role by hanging out with veteran NYPD Lt. John Moss (James Woods) and learning what how to act like a real cop. Moss reluctantly must escort Lang around the city while trying to track down a serial killer who calls himself "The Party Crasher" (Stephen Lang). The film was directed by John Badham (Blue Thunder) and is notable for being one of the first films to feature the Glock 19.
The following weapons were used in the film The Hard Way:
Handguns
Glock 19
Lt. John Moss (James Woods) uses a 9mm Glock 19 as his sidearm. At one point in the film, the Party Crasher gets ahold of it and shoots at Nick Lang (Michael J. Fox).
Wildey Magnum .475 pistol
The Party Crasher (Stephen Lang) uses a customized .475 Wildey Magnum semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum as his primary murder weapon. He uses hollowpoint Glaser safety bullets and a laser sight to maintain his aim.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
NYPD uniformed officers are armed with the Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a 4" barrel in the film. This revolver is also seen in the hands of Nick after a crash in an NYPD cruiser.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 (snub)
When Nick Lang explores Moss's apartment, he finds a snubnosed .38 Smith & Wesson Model 10. At one point where Moss tries to grant Lang's wish of knowing what it's like to kill someone, he loads it with blanks and Lang "shoots" a street worker. The S&W is also carried by Detectives Billy (L.L. Cool J), Ben Pooley (Luis Guzmán), Grainy (John Capodice) and China (Mary Mara).
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Walther P38
At the film's beginning, Nick Lang (Michael J. Fox) in his role as Joe Gunn is seen wielding what appears to be a Walther PP in a trailer for his film Smoking Gun II.
Walther PP
During a shootout at a subway stop, a teenage mugger (Johnny Sanchez) attempts to shoot Moss with a .32 Walther PP. When Nick thinks that the pistol was out of bullets, Moss shows him that the pistol had a misfire.
Shotguns
SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper
The SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper is one of the weapons wielded by Asian gangsters who confront Nick.
Ithaca 37
Some of the officers are seen armed with the Ithaca 37.
Rifles
Norinco Type 56-1
The Norinco Type 56-1 is one of the weapons wielded by Asian gangsters who confront Nick.
Submachine Guns
A full size Uzi is another one of the weapons wielded by Asian gangsters who confront Nick.
