Streets of Fire
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Theatrical Release Poster
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Country
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USA
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Directed by
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Walter Hill
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Release Date
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1984
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Studio
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A Hill-Gordon-Silver Production RKO Pictures Universal Pictures
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Distributor
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Universal Pictures
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Streets of Fire. A Rock & Roll Fable is a 1984 neo-noir action movie directed by Walter Hill. A Rock & Roll singer Ellen Aim (Diane Lane) is kidnapped during the concert by a biker gang, led by Raven Shaddock (Willem Dafoe). Tom Cody (Michael Paré), a retired soldier and Ellen ex-boyfriend, is hired to rescue her. The movie was intended to start a trilogy about the adventures of Tom Cody but the failure at the box office puts an end to these plans. Nevertheless, Albert Pyun made an unofficial sequel Road to Hell in 2008, with reappearance of Paré as Cody and Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Cody's sister.
The following weapons were used in the film Streets of Fire:
Handguns
Browning Hi-Power
McCoy (Amy Madigan) carries a Browning Hi-Power in shoulder holster.
Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian manufacture) - 9x19mm
McCoy takes off the holster. The grip of the pistol is seen.
McCoy confronts a biker. The ring hammer spur is seen.
A good view of the pistol during the confrontation on road blockpost.
Ruger Redhawk
A stainless steel Ruger Redhawk with 4.2" barrel is among the guns, purchased by Tom Cody (Michael Paré) from Pete the Mechanic (John Dennis Johnston). Unlike two other Tom's guns, Marlin Model 336 and Ithaca 37, the revolver has only limited use. The revolver lacks both front and rear sights.
Ruger Redhawk, with stainless steel finish, rounded butt and 4.2" barrel - .44 Magnum
Tom inspects the revolver.
The revolver is seen in holster. Note the serial number stamping on the bottom of the frame, this is a dead giveaway that it is a Ruger.
Tom draws the revolver. It is seen out of focus but looks bright and glossy.
Another view of the same scene.
Various revolvers
In several scenes police officers carry revolvers in holsters. Only grips are seen.
A road patrolman has a revolver in holster.
Richmond PD officer at the right carries a revolver in holster.
A revolver is seen among numerous rifles and shotguns during the climactic scene.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
During the confrontation of the road block Tom Cody (Michael Paré) uses an Ithaca 37 shotgun with pistol grip and extended magazine tube. The shotgun has stainless or nickel finish. In the same scene Ardmore PD officer Harry (Peter Jason) and several of his colleagues carry standard Ithaca 37 shotguns. Some civilians and bikers also carry Ithacas.
Ithaca 37 Nickel model with pistol grip and "assault" style sling - 12 gauge
Tom inspects the shotgun.
Another view of the same scene.
The barrel is seen through the car window.
Ithaca 37 Riot Version - 12 gauge
Officer Harry holds an Ithaca.
A biker at the right is armed with an Ithaca.
Winchester Model 1897
In the climactic scene Winchester Model 1897 shotguns are hold by Richmond PD officers, citizens and bikers.
Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge
A biker at the background carries a Winchester 1897 shotgun.
A pair of police officers at the left hold Winchester 1897 shotguns.
Another view of the same scene.
A barrel of Winchester 1897 is seen at the left.
Rifles
Marlin Model 336
The main weapon used by Tom Cody (Michael Paré) during the rescue of Ellen Aim is a Marlin Model 336 lever action rifle with stainless or nickel finish.
Marlin 336C Carbine - .30-30 Carbine. Also chambered in .35 Remington
Tom's firearms: unknown revolver, Marlin Model 336 rifle and
Ithaca 37 shotgun, all three in stainless or nickel finish.
A good view of Marlin 336.
The muzzle flash dispelles the darkness. The rifle seems to be too bright and glossy for stainless finish.
Winchester Model 1892
In the climactic scene most Richmond PD officers and Richmond citizens are armed with Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifles.
Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.
A police officer at the right holds a Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.
Another police officer with a Winchester 1892.
Clyde the Bartender (
Bill Paxton) runs with a Winchester in hands.
An officer at the foreground and a citizen behind him hold Winchesters. The rifle at the background has a ring on the receiver.
M1 Carbine
In the climactic scene several bikers carry M1 Carbines.
M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine
A biker holds an M1 Carbine.
A pair of M1 Carbines can be seen at the background.