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Difference between revisions of "Misery"
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[[Image:Misery1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Misery'' (1990)]] | [[Image:Misery1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Misery'' (1990)]] | ||
| − | '''''Misery''''' is a 1990 horror thriller starring [[James Caan]] as a popular mystery novelist who, after suffering a terrible car crash, finds himself in the care of an obsessive fan of his novels. | + | '''''Misery''''' is a 1990 horror thriller starring [[James Caan]] as Paul Sheldon, a popular mystery novelist who, after suffering a terrible and near-fatal car crash, finds himself in the "care" of Annie Wilkes ([[Kathy Bates]]), an obsessive, mentally imbalanced fan of his novels. The film was directed by Rob Reiner (''[[A Few Good Men]]'') and was based on the [[Stephen King]] novel of the same name. The screenplay adaptation was written by William Goldman (''[[Marathon Man]], [[A Bridge Too Far]], [[All the President's Men]]'') and [[Kathy Bates]] would receive an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes. |
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{{Spoilers|MAJOR SPOILERS!}} | {{Spoilers|MAJOR SPOILERS!}} | ||
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| + | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt Cobra== | ==Colt Cobra== | ||
| − | Annie Wilkes ([[Kathy Bates]]) keeps a [[Colt Cobra]] “D” Frame revolver in her home. | + | Annie Wilkes ([[Kathy Bates]]) keeps a [[Colt Cobra]] “D” Frame revolver in her home. The knurled cap on the ejector rod is missing for reasons unknown. |
[[Image:Cobra 38spl.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Cobra - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Cobra 38spl.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Cobra - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Vlcsnap-105997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Annie takes out her revolver.]] | [[Image:Vlcsnap-105997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Annie takes out her revolver.]] | ||
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==Smith and Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith and Wesson Model 10== | ||
Sheriff Buster ([[Richard Farnsworth]]) carries a 4”-barreled revolver that appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]], but is never seen out of its holster. | Sheriff Buster ([[Richard Farnsworth]]) carries a 4”-barreled revolver that appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]], but is never seen out of its holster. | ||
| − | [[File:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | + | [[File:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] |
[[Image:Vlcsnap-103582.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen in the sheriff's holster.]] | [[Image:Vlcsnap-103582.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen in the sheriff's holster.]] | ||
[[Image:Mis 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Buster ([[Richard Farnsworth]]) carries a 4”-barreled revolver that is never seen out of its holster.]] | [[Image:Mis 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Buster ([[Richard Farnsworth]]) carries a 4”-barreled revolver that is never seen out of its holster.]] | ||
[[Image:Misery 114.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver carried by Sheriff Buster ([[Richard Farnsworth]]).]] | [[Image:Misery 114.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver carried by Sheriff Buster ([[Richard Farnsworth]]).]] | ||
| + | =Shotguns= | ||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled shotgun== | ||
At one point in the film, Annie Wilkes is seen with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]. | At one point in the film, Annie Wilkes is seen with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:40, 15 February 2021
Misery is a 1990 horror thriller starring James Caan as Paul Sheldon, a popular mystery novelist who, after suffering a terrible and near-fatal car crash, finds himself in the "care" of Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), an obsessive, mentally imbalanced fan of his novels. The film was directed by Rob Reiner (A Few Good Men) and was based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. The screenplay adaptation was written by William Goldman (Marathon Man, A Bridge Too Far, All the President's Men) and Kathy Bates would receive an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes.
The following weapons were used in the film Misery:
WARNING! MAJOR SPOILERS!
Handguns
Colt Cobra
Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) keeps a Colt Cobra “D” Frame revolver in her home. The knurled cap on the ejector rod is missing for reasons unknown.
Smith and Wesson Model 10
Sheriff Buster (Richard Farnsworth) carries a 4”-barreled revolver that appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 10, but is never seen out of its holster.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled shotgun
At one point in the film, Annie Wilkes is seen with a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.
