Charley Varrick

Charley Varrick Theatrical Poster Country United States Directed by Don Siegel Release Date 1973 Language English Studio Universal Pictures Distributor Universal Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Charley Varrick Walter Matthau Molly Joe Don Baker Harman Sullivan Andrew Robinson Mr. Garfinkle Norman Fell Deputy Sanchez Rudy Diaz Randolph Percy Albert Popwell Maynard Boyle John Vernon Sheriff Horton William Schallert bank guard Bob Steele

Charley Varrick is a 1973 crime film starring Walter Matthau as the title character, an ingenious thief who must develop a scheme to escape with his loot while evading the police and the mob, whose bank he unknowingly robbed from. The film was adapted from the John H. Reese novel "The Looters" and was directed by Don Siegel (Dirty Harry).

The following weapons were used in the film Charley Varrick:

Handguns

Colt Python Snubnose

The snub version of the Colt Python is used by Charley Varrick (Walter Matthau) in the opening bank robbery. The regular Python is used by San Miguel Sheriff Bill Horton (William Schallert).

Python "snubbie"

A disguised Charley Varrick (Walter Matthau) pulls the snub Python.

The bank manager Harold Young (Woodrow Parfrey) is threatened with the Python.

Colt Python

The Colt Python is seen carried by Sheriff Bill Horton (William Schallert) and other deputies.

Colt Python - .357

Sheriff Bill Horton (William Schallert) holds the Python.

Smith & Wesson Model 29

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is used by Harman Sullivan (Andrew Robinson) in the opening robbery.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 magnum.

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is pulled by Harman Sullivan (Andrew Robinson).

Smith & Wesson Model 28

The Smith & Wesson Model 28 is taken from a security guard at the bank.

Smith & Wesson Model 28 .357 magnum. This essentially the same gun as the Model 27, except for a noncheckered top strap and a less high polish blued finish.

The bank guard (Bob Steele) steals back his S&W 28 from Al Dutcher's waistband, shooting him with it.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

A Smith & Wesson Model 36 is carried by Mr. Garfinkle (Norman Fell) in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.

A Smith & Wesson Model 36 is carried by Mr. Garfinkle (Norman Fell) in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

An Ithaca 37 shotgun is carried by a law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

At the right, an Ithaca 37 shotgun is carried by a law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.

The Ithaca shotgun is seen at the right.

Carbines

M1 Carbine

An M1 Carbine is carried by another law enforcement officer in the raid on Varrick's trailer home.

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch.

At the left, an M1 Carbine is carried by another law enforcement officer.