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[[Image:PD_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Popeye Doyle'' (1986)]] | [[Image:PD_cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Popeye Doyle'' (1986)]] | ||
− | '''''Popeye Doyle''''' is a rather obscure sequel to ''[[French Connection, The|The French Connection]]'' and ''[[French Connection II]]''. Made for television it was originally intended as a pilot for a television series about the further adventures of New York City Police Detective James "Popeye" Doyle. Written and produced by Richard Di Lello ( | + | '''''Popeye Doyle''''' is a rather obscure sequel to ''[[French Connection, The|The French Connection]]'' and ''[[French Connection II]]''. Made for television it was originally intended as a pilot for a television series about the further adventures of New York City Police Detective James "Popeye" Doyle. Written and produced by Richard Di Lello (who went on to write ''[[Colors]]'') and with [[Eddie Egan]] as technical adviser the series was never purchased. It was released on NBC as a television movie in September of 1986. [[Ed O'Neill]] took over the role of Popeye and did good work. He choose to play the character in a lighter vein instead of the heavy and intense portrayal that made [[Gene Hackman]] famous. Unfortunately the movie was never released on VHS or DVD. It can be seen occasionally late at night on the Fox Movie Channel. This film was also the first screen role for veteran actor [[J.K. Simmons]], who has a few lines as a uniformed police officer. |
'''The following firearms can be seen in ''Popeye Doyle'':''' | '''The following firearms can be seen in ''Popeye Doyle'':''' | ||
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[[File:PD SW36 05.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Doyle's S&W 36 in his ankle holster.]] | [[File:PD SW36 05.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Doyle's S&W 36 in his ankle holster.]] | ||
+ | == Smith & Wesson Model 27 == | ||
+ | Doyle's partner, Det. Parese ([[Matthew Laurance]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 | Smith & Wesson Model 27]]. In reality, the Model 27 was not on the NYPD's approved carry list. | ||
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+ | [[Image:Model28g.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 27 with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
+ | [[File:PD SW10 01.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Det. Parese ([[Matthew Laurence]]) with his [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 | Smith & Wesson Model 27]].]] | ||
+ | [[File:PD_Parese_02.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A quick glimpse of Parese's S&W 27 during the opening chase of the deli bandits.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PD_Parese_01.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A glimpse of Parese's gun as he and Doyle are ambushed. Note the target sights.]] | ||
== Browning BDA == | == Browning BDA == | ||
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== Uzi == | == Uzi == | ||
An [[Uzi|Uzi Submachine gun]] is used by Marta Spinoza ([[Alexandra Innes]]) who comes after Doyle and Parese. (Alexandra Innes is credited as "Marta Rodriguez," but "Marta Spinoza" is the only "Marta" mentioned in the film.) | An [[Uzi|Uzi Submachine gun]] is used by Marta Spinoza ([[Alexandra Innes]]) who comes after Doyle and Parese. (Alexandra Innes is credited as "Marta Rodriguez," but "Marta Spinoza" is the only "Marta" mentioned in the film.) | ||
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[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:PD_Uzi_01.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[File:PD_Uzi_01.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[File:PD_Uzi_02.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[File:PD_Uzi_02.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[File:PD_Uzi_03.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[File:PD_Uzi_03.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
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+ | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
+ | "Deli Bandit #1" ([[Gary Tacon]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] during the deli robbery and the subsequent chase. | ||
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+ | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
+ | [[File:PD_revolver_A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
+ | [[File:PD_revolver_A3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
+ | [[File:PD_revolver_A1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
== Unidentified Pistol == | == Unidentified Pistol == |
Revision as of 15:49, 19 November 2011
Popeye Doyle is a rather obscure sequel to The French Connection and French Connection II. Made for television it was originally intended as a pilot for a television series about the further adventures of New York City Police Detective James "Popeye" Doyle. Written and produced by Richard Di Lello (who went on to write Colors) and with Eddie Egan as technical adviser the series was never purchased. It was released on NBC as a television movie in September of 1986. Ed O'Neill took over the role of Popeye and did good work. He choose to play the character in a lighter vein instead of the heavy and intense portrayal that made Gene Hackman famous. Unfortunately the movie was never released on VHS or DVD. It can be seen occasionally late at night on the Fox Movie Channel. This film was also the first screen role for veteran actor J.K. Simmons, who has a few lines as a uniformed police officer.
The following firearms can be seen in Popeye Doyle:
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Popeye Doyle (Ed O'Neill) carries a round butt Smith & Wesson Model 36 in an ankle holster, like in the previous films.
Smith & Wesson Model 27
Doyle's partner, Det. Parese (Matthew Laurance) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 27. In reality, the Model 27 was not on the NYPD's approved carry list.
Browning BDA
Auram Bardas / The Weasel (Nicholas Kadi) uses a Browning BDA towards the end of the movie.
1911A1 Government
Mossad agent Itan Kellerman (George de la Peña) carries what appears to be be a military issue Model 1911A1 Government complete with the Parkerized finish. "Deli Bandit #2" (Phil Neilson) also carries an M1911A1.
Walther P38
Auram Bardas / The Weasel (Nicholas Kadi) weapon of choice for half the film is a suppressed Walther P38.
Uzi
An Uzi Submachine gun is used by Marta Spinoza (Alexandra Innes) who comes after Doyle and Parese. (Alexandra Innes is credited as "Marta Rodriguez," but "Marta Spinoza" is the only "Marta" mentioned in the film.)
Smith & Wesson Model 10
"Deli Bandit #1" (Gary Tacon) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 during the deli robbery and the subsequent chase.
Unidentified Pistol
While searching the apartment of a murder victim Doyle (Ed O'Neill) finds a small pistol in a drawer.
Auram Bardas / The Weasel's Arsenal
Being a terrorist for hire, Auram Bardas / The Weasel has quite an arsenal at his disposal.