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− | ''Best Seller'' is a 1987 thriller starring [[Brian Dennehy]] as a cop turned author who meets up with a mysterious hitman ([[James Woods]]) who gives him a story that he promises will be an instant bestseller. | + | {{Infobox Movie |
+ | |name={{PAGENAME}} | ||
+ | |picture=Best Seller.jpg | ||
+ | |caption=''Theatrical Poster'' | ||
+ | |country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
+ | |director=John Flynn | ||
+ | |date= 1987 | ||
+ | |studio=Hemdale | ||
+ | |distributor=Orion Pictures | ||
+ | |character1= Cleve | ||
+ | |actor1=[[James Woods]] | ||
+ | |character2=Dennis Meechum | ||
+ | |actor2=[[Brian Dennehy]] | ||
+ | |character3=David Madlock | ||
+ | |actor3=[[Paul Shenar]] | ||
+ | |character4=Meechum's daughter | ||
+ | |actor4=Allison Balson | ||
+ | |character5=Mr. Pearlman | ||
+ | |actor5=[[Jeffrey Josephson]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''''Best Seller''''' is a 1987 thriller starring [[Brian Dennehy]] as a cop turned author who meets up with a mysterious hitman ([[James Woods]]) who gives him a story that he promises will be an instant bestseller. | ||
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+ | {{Film Title}} | ||
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
+ | =Pistols= | ||
== Beretta 92SB == | == Beretta 92SB == | ||
− | The main handgun used by the hitman Cleve ([[James Woods]]) is a [[Beretta 92SB]]. | + | The main handgun used by the hitman Cleve ([[James Woods]]) is a [[Beretta 92SB]]. Cop turned best-selling author Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) also is using one as well. |
− | [[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] |
− | [[Image:Best 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleve ([[James Woods]]) uses a [[Beretta 92SB]] on the firing range.]] |
− | [[Image:Best 24.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) also is using one as well.]] |
− | [[Image:Best 29.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleve with a suppressed Beretta.]] |
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+ | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
+ | Suppressed [[Browning Hi-Power]]s are carried by the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film. In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB. | ||
+ | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) 1970s - 9mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Best 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A suppressed [[Browning Hi-Power]] is carried by one of the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Best 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB.]] | ||
+ | ==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ||
+ | A [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry. | ||
+ | [[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M13 - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Best 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry.]] | ||
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+ | =Revolvers= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ||
− | The [[ | + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is the on duty revolver carried by Meechum. It also is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman ([[Jeffrey Josephson]]) by Meechum at the police station. |
− | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] |
− | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dennis Meechum ([[Brian Dennehy]]) uses a S&W Model 36 on the firing range.]] |
− | [[Image:Best 16.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 36 is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman ([[Jeffrey Josephson]]) by Meechum at the police station.]] |
− | + | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Nickel)== | |
− | + | Nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolvers are used by hitmen that go after Meechum and Cleve in the laundry shootout. David Madlock ([[Paul Shenar]]) also uses one to hold Meechum's daughter hostage. | |
− | + | [[Image:DieHard3 Revolver 3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 (nickel) - .38 Special. This revolver was used by [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Samuel L. Jackson]] in the film ''[[Die Hard with a Vengeance]]''.]] | |
− | + | [[Image:Best 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|David Madlock ([[Paul Shenar]]) pulls the nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]] | |
− | + | [[Image:Best 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 60 is used to hold Meechum's daughter hostage.]] | |
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− | == Smith & Wesson Model | ||
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− | [[Image:Best 33.jpg|thumb|none| | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | ||
− | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. | + | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel29.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 Magnum]] |
− | + | [[Image:Best 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shooter in the background appears to use a Model 29.]] | |
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− | + | == Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | |
− | + | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] is used by one of the shooters at the gun range. | |
+ | [[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The blurry gun in the foreground in front of the Colt Python appears to be a Model 15 (it appears to have a ramp front sight and adjustable rear).]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters (in the blue jacket) uses the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]].]] | ||
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Detective Special]]. | One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Detective Special]]. | ||
− | [[Image:Best 10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Generation - .38 Special]] |
+ | [[Image:Best 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Detective Special]].]] | ||
==Colt Lawman MK III== | ==Colt Lawman MK III== | ||
− | One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel [[ | + | One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel [[Colt Lawman MK III]]. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:ColtLawmanIII.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt Lawman MkIII - .357 Magnum]] |
− | [[Image:Best 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel Colt Lawman MK III.]] |
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
− | One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Python]]. | + | One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Python]]. A Python is also the gun that Cleve (James Woods) threatens Meechum with after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents. |
[[Image:ColtPython6In.jpg |thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:ColtPython6In.jpg |thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
− | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters at the gun range uses the [[Colt Python]].]] |
− | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Best 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the shooters (in the tan jacket) with the [[Colt Python]].]] |
− | + | [[Image:Best 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleve threatens Meechum with a Colt Python after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents.]] | |
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− | == | + | =Rifles= |
− | A scoped [[ | + | ==M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope== |
− | [[Image: | + | A scoped [[M1903A1 Springfield]] with M82 scope that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration. |
− | [[Image:Best 14.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ScopedSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifle (.30-06) fitted with a 7.8x Unertl scope used in ''[[Letters from Iwo Jima]]''.]] |
+ | [[Image:Best 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A scoped M1903A1 Springfield that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:45, 3 November 2017
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Best Seller is a 1987 thriller starring Brian Dennehy as a cop turned author who meets up with a mysterious hitman (James Woods) who gives him a story that he promises will be an instant bestseller.
The following weapons were used in the film Best Seller:
Pistols
Beretta 92SB
The main handgun used by the hitman Cleve (James Woods) is a Beretta 92SB. Cop turned best-selling author Dennis Meechum (Brian Dennehy) also is using one as well.
![](/images/thumb/7/75/Best_24.jpg/600px-Best_24.jpg)
Browning Hi-Power
Suppressed Browning Hi-Powers are carried by the gunmen wearing Nixon masks that pull the heist at the police lockup at the beginning of the film. In a continuity error, Cleve starts out using a Browning during the shootout at the industrial laundry, but it later turns into a Beretta SB.
![](/images/thumb/e/e7/Best_07.jpg/600px-Best_07.jpg)
Heckler & Koch P7M13
A Heckler & Koch P7M13 is used by a hit man during the shootout at the laundry.
![](/images/thumb/2/2f/Best_23.jpg/600px-Best_23.jpg)
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 is the on duty revolver carried by Meechum. It also is the gun taken off Mr. Pearlman (Jeffrey Josephson) by Meechum at the police station.
![](/images/thumb/a/a6/Best_12.jpg/600px-Best_12.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/e/e2/Best_16.jpg/600px-Best_16.jpg)
Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Nickel)
Nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolvers are used by hitmen that go after Meechum and Cleve in the laundry shootout. David Madlock (Paul Shenar) also uses one to hold Meechum's daughter hostage.
![](/images/thumb/e/ed/DieHard3_Revolver_3.jpg/300px-DieHard3_Revolver_3.jpg)
Smith & Wesson Model 29
A Smith & Wesson Model 29 is used by one of the shooters at the gun range.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
A Smith & Wesson Model 15 is used by one of the shooters at the gun range.
![](/images/thumb/0/0f/Best_09.jpg/600px-Best_09.jpg)
Colt Detective Special
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the Colt Detective Special.
![](/images/thumb/1/1f/Best_10.jpg/600px-Best_10.jpg)
Colt Lawman MK III
One of the shooters at the gun range loads up a nickel Colt Lawman MK III.
Colt Python
One of the shooters at the gun range uses the Colt Python. A Python is also the gun that Cleve (James Woods) threatens Meechum with after a visit to the home of Cleve's parents.
![](/images/thumb/3/32/ColtPython6In.jpg/300px-ColtPython6In.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/1/10/Best_11.jpg/600px-Best_11.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/0/0f/Best_09.jpg/600px-Best_09.jpg)
Rifles
M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope
A scoped M1903A1 Springfield with M82 scope that Cleve used on a hit is dug up by Meechum for corroboration.
![](/images/thumb/8/8d/ScopedSpringfield.jpg/450px-ScopedSpringfield.jpg)