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| − | '''''The New Centurions''''' is a 1972 crime drama | + | '''''The New Centurions''''' is a 1972 crime drama directed by [[Richard Fleischer]] and based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh, the former LAPD veteran turned crime novelist. As in the novel, the film depicts the dramatic life of rookie LAPD officer Roy Fehler ([[Stacy Keach]]) and his veteran partner Andy Kilvinski ([[George C. Scott]]). |
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{{Film Title|The New Centurions}} | {{Film Title|The New Centurions}} | ||
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
| − | [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers are service sidearms of LAPD officers. They are also seen in hands of various criminals. | + | [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers are the service sidearms of LAPD officers. They are also seen in hands of various criminals. |
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roy Fehler ([[Stacy Keach]]) aims his revolver.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roy Fehler ([[Stacy Keach]]) aims his revolver.]] | ||
| − | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer armed with the revolver arrests a bank robber.]] |
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the same scene another robber takes a woman as hostage.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the same scene another robber takes a woman as hostage.]] | ||
| − | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andy Kilvinski ([[George C. Scott]]) in shootout.]] | + | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andy Kilvinski ([[George C. Scott]]) fires his revolver in a shootout.]] |
[[File:The New Centurions-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andy, now retired, takes his revolver the last time ('''SPOILER!''' Highlight to see description)<font color="white">and shoots himself.</font color="white">]] | [[File:The New Centurions-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andy, now retired, takes his revolver the last time ('''SPOILER!''' Highlight to see description)<font color="white">and shoots himself.</font color="white">]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roy chases a criminal. Due to the shape and position of the front sight his revolver can be identified as an earier M&P version.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roy chases a criminal. Due to the shape and position of the front sight his revolver can be identified as an earier M&P version.]] | ||
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During the training in police academy the cadets use [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. | During the training in police academy the cadets use [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | ||
| − | [[File:The New Centurions-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:The New Centurions-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadet Gus Plebesly ([[Scott Wilson]]) fires the revolver on the range. ]] |
[[File:The New Centurions-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadets on the shooting range.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadets on the shooting range.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Smith & Wesson Model 28 == |
| − | In one scene a criminal uses a revolver that has a shrouded ejector rod and duty sights. It is seen only in darkness. | + | In one scene a criminal uses a revolver that has a shrouded ejector rod and duty sights. It is seen only in darkness and resembles the [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]]. |
| + | [[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:The New Centurions-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are seen in hands of several LAPD officers, including Whitey Duncan ([[Clifton James]]), Galloway ([[Ed Lauter]]) and Ken Johnson ([[William Atherton]]). | [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns are seen in hands of several LAPD officers, including Whitey Duncan ([[Clifton James]]), Galloway ([[Ed Lauter]]) and Ken Johnson ([[William Atherton]]). | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 Riot Version - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 Riot Version - 12 gauge]] | ||
| − | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadets | + | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cadets fire Ithaca 37 shotguns on shooting range.]] |
[[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Whitey Duncan with shotgun.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Whitey Duncan with shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galloway holds a shotgun during the shootout with bank robbers.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-Ithaca37-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galloway holds a shotgun during the shootout with bank robbers.]] | ||
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In one scene Roy Fehler is shot by a criminal, wielding a [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]]. | In one scene Roy Fehler is shot by a criminal, wielding a [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]]. | ||
[[Image:Stevens 311 (Sawed Off).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stevens 311R (sawed-off) - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Stevens 311 (Sawed Off).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stevens 311R (sawed-off) - 12 gauge]] | ||
| − | [[File:The New Centurions-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:The New Centurions-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman wielding a [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]].]] |
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
| − | During the ceremony of graduation for police academy the honor | + | During the ceremony of graduation for police academy the honor guard carry [[M1 Garand]] rifles. |
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:The New Centurions-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police officers with Garand rifles escort the standard-bearers.]] | [[File:The New Centurions-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police officers with Garand rifles escort the standard-bearers.]] | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 6 July 2016
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The New Centurions is a 1972 crime drama directed by Richard Fleischer and based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh, the former LAPD veteran turned crime novelist. As in the novel, the film depicts the dramatic life of rookie LAPD officer Roy Fehler (Stacy Keach) and his veteran partner Andy Kilvinski (George C. Scott).
The following weapons were used in the film The New Centurions:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers are the service sidearms of LAPD officers. They are also seen in hands of various criminals.
Roy Fehler (Stacy Keach) aims his revolver.
Andy Kilvinski (George C. Scott) fires his revolver in a shootout.
Sergio Duran and Gus Plebesly (Scott Wilson) hold their revolvers in the final scene.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
During the training in police academy the cadets use Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolvers.
Cadet Gus Plebesly (Scott Wilson) fires the revolver on the range.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
In one scene a criminal uses a revolver that has a shrouded ejector rod and duty sights. It is seen only in darkness and resembles the Smith & Wesson Model 28.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
Ithaca 37 shotguns are seen in hands of several LAPD officers, including Whitey Duncan (Clifton James), Galloway (Ed Lauter) and Ken Johnson (William Atherton).
Sawed-off Double Barreled Shotgun
In one scene Roy Fehler is shot by a criminal, wielding a Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun.
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The gunman wielding a Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun.
Rifles
M1 Garand
During the ceremony of graduation for police academy the honor guard carry M1 Garand rifles.
