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[[File:Parallax.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Parallax View'' (1974)]]
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{{Infobox Movie
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|name = The Parallax View
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|picture =Parallax.jpg
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|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster''
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|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
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|director =Alan J. Pakula
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|date= 1974
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|language =English
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|studio= Paramount Pictures
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|distributor=Paramount Pictures
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|character1=Joseph Frady
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|actor1=[[Warren Beatty]]
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|character2= Bill Rintels
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|actor2=Hume Cronyn
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|character3=Prof. Nelson Schwartzkopf
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|actor3=[[Anthony Zerbe]]
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|character4=Assassin
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|actor4=[[Bill McKinney]]
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|character5=Deputy Red
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|actor5=[[Earl Hindman]]
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|character6=Parallax Operative
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|actor6=Richard Bull
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|character7=Sherriff Wicker
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|actor7=[[Kelly Thordsen]]
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|character8=Lee Carter
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|actor8=Paula Prentiss
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|character9=Jack Younger
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|actor9=Walter McGinn
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|character10=
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|actor10=
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}}
  
'''The following firearms were featured in the film ''The Parallax View'':'''
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'''''The Parallax View''''' is the 1974 feature film adaptation of the Loren Singer novel of the same name.  [[Warren Beatty]] stars in the film as Joseph Frady, a newspaper reporter who slowly uncovers a conspiracy surrounding the assassinations of several political figures, including a US Senator.  The film was directed by [[Alan J. Pakula]], and is considered part of his "Political Paranoia" trilogy of films, which includes ''[[Klute]]'' and ''[[All the President's Men]].
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{{Film Title|The Parallax View}}
  
 
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
 
At the film's beginning, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears to be used in an assassination attempt on a US Senator at Seattle's Space Needle.
 
At the film's beginning, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears to be used in an assassination attempt on a US Senator at Seattle's Space Needle.
Sheriff L.D. Wicker ([[Kenny Thordsen]]) also is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] on Joseph Frady ([[Warren Beatty]]).
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Sheriff L.D. Wicker ([[Kelly Thordsen]]) also is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] on Joseph Frady ([[Warren Beatty]]).
 
[[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:Parallax 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the film's beginning, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears to be used in an assassination attempt on a US Senator at Seattle's Space Needle.]]
 
[[File:Parallax 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the film's beginning, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears to be used in an assassination attempt on a US Senator at Seattle's Space Needle.]]
[[File:Parallax 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff L.D. Wicker ([[Kenny Thordsen]]) also is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] on Joseph Frady ([[Warren Beatty]]).]]
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[[File:Parallax 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff L.D. Wicker ([[Kelly Thordsen]]) also is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] on Joseph Frady ([[Warren Beatty]]).]]
  
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
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==Smith & Wesson Model 34==
After the Senator is assassinated at the film's beginning, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is seen in the hands of a Parallax operative ([[Bill McKinney]]).
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After the Senator is assassinated at the film's beginning, what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 34]] is seen in the hands of a Parallax operative ([[Bill McKinney]]).
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]]
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[[Image:Model342.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 34]]
[[File:Parallax 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After the Senator is assassinated at the film's beginning, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is seen in the hands of a Parallax operative ([[Bill McKinney]]).]]
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[[File:Parallax 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After the Senator is assassinated at the film's beginning, the revolver is seen in the hands of a Parallax operative ([[Bill McKinney]]).]]
  
 
==Remington Model 700==
 
==Remington Model 700==
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[[File:Parallax 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be an [[Ithaca 37]] is used by a Parallax agent.]]
 
[[File:Parallax 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be an [[Ithaca 37]] is used by a Parallax agent.]]
  
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 29 July 2023


The Parallax View
Parallax.jpg
Theatrical Release Poster
Country Flag of the United States.jpg USA
Directed by Alan J. Pakula
Release Date 1974
Language English
Studio Paramount Pictures
Distributor Paramount Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Joseph Frady Warren Beatty
Bill Rintels Hume Cronyn
Prof. Nelson Schwartzkopf Anthony Zerbe
Assassin Bill McKinney
Deputy Red Earl Hindman
Parallax Operative Richard Bull
Sherriff Wicker Kelly Thordsen
Lee Carter Paula Prentiss
Jack Younger Walter McGinn



The Parallax View is the 1974 feature film adaptation of the Loren Singer novel of the same name. Warren Beatty stars in the film as Joseph Frady, a newspaper reporter who slowly uncovers a conspiracy surrounding the assassinations of several political figures, including a US Senator. The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula, and is considered part of his "Political Paranoia" trilogy of films, which includes Klute and All the President's Men.


The following weapons were used in the film The Parallax View:


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Smith & Wesson Model 10

At the film's beginning, a Smith & Wesson Model 10 appears to be used in an assassination attempt on a US Senator at Seattle's Space Needle. Sheriff L.D. Wicker (Kelly Thordsen) also is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 10 on Joseph Frady (Warren Beatty).

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
At the film's beginning, a Smith & Wesson Model 10 appears to be used in an assassination attempt on a US Senator at Seattle's Space Needle.
Sheriff L.D. Wicker (Kelly Thordsen) also is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 10 on Joseph Frady (Warren Beatty).

Smith & Wesson Model 34

After the Senator is assassinated at the film's beginning, what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 34 is seen in the hands of a Parallax operative (Bill McKinney).

Smith and Wesson Model 34
After the Senator is assassinated at the film's beginning, the revolver is seen in the hands of a Parallax operative (Bill McKinney).

Remington Model 700

Joseph Frady (Warren Beatty) spots a Remington Model 700 rifle on a scaffolding after witnessing an assassination.

Remington Model 700 (1970s Production) - .308 Winchester
Joseph Frady (Warren Beatty) spots a Remington Model 700 rifle on a scaffolding after witnessing an assassination.

Ithaca 37

What appears to be an Ithaca 37 is used by a Parallax agent.

IthacaModel37.jpg
What appears to be an Ithaca 37 is used by a Parallax agent.

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