Romancing the Stone

Romancing the Stone DVD Cover Country United States Directed by Robert Zemeckis Release Date 1984 Language English Spanish Studio Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Main Cast Character Actor Jack Colton Michael Douglas Joan Wilder Kathleen Turner Ralph Danny DeVito Ira Zack Norman Juan Alfonso Arau Colonel Zolo Manuel Ojeda

Romancing the Stone is a 1984 adventure film starring Kathleen Turner as Joan, a romance novelist who gets caught up in a real life South American adventure when she is forced to find a mysterious treasure in order to rescue her sister. During her quest, she is assisted by Jack Colton (Michael Douglas), a bird smuggler. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future) and the cast included Danny DeVito and Zack Norman. Douglas, Turner and DeVito would later reunite for the 1985 sequel The Jewel of the Nile.

The following weapons were used in the film Romancing the Stone:

Shotguns

Remington 870 Wingmaster (Left Handed)

Jack Colton (Michael Douglas) carries a left-handed Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun with shortened barrel as his main firearm in the film. (Michael Douglas himself is not left-handed.) In the first scene featuring the shotgun he fires it nine times without reloading, even though the gun does not hold that many rounds.

Remington Model 870 Express Left-Hand, 28" vent-rib barrel - 12 Gauge

Jack Colton (Michael Douglas) firing his Wingmaster at his target who just escaped via the front of the bus.

Colton reloads his Remington 870.

Colton flicks the safety off his Remington. Here, the Remington logo is clearly seen.

Colton walks away with his shotgun. Note the ejection port is seen on the left side.

A good view of the shortened barrel.

Handguns

Japanese Contract Smith & Wesson New Model No.3

A nickel-plated Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 is used by Juan (Alfonso Arau) when Jack and Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) go to his villa. It appears to be a Japanese contract version: [1].

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 with nickel finish and target sights

Juan pulls the S&W on Jack and Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner). Note Juans middle finger resting on the trademark notch just below the trigger guard.

Closeup of Juans S&W revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Colonel Zolo (Manuel Ojeda) holds a Smith & Wesson Model 19 when first confronting Joan after the bus crash.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 magnum

Zolo holds a Smith & Wesson Model 19.

Zolo turns it at Jack.

Zolo fires the Smith & Wesson Model 19 at Jack.

M1911A1

Later in the film, Zolo (Manuel Ojeda) uses a nickel-plated M1911A1.

Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP.

Zolo fires over the windshield.

Zolo holds Ralph at gunpoint.

Other side of Zolo's 1911.

M1911

Santos (José Chávez), one of Zolo's men, uses a regular M1911 as his sidearm during the bridge scene.

M1911A1 .45 ACP

Santos (second from left) with his M1911.

Smith & Wesson Model 65

Ralph (Danny DeVito) is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 65.

Smith and Wesson Model 65 - .357 Magnum

Ralph (Danny DeVito) is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 65.

Ralph with the revolver.

Sideview of the revolver.

Ralph brandishes the revolver.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

One of Zolo's troops carries an IMI Uzi.

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm

The soldier on the right holds an Uzi to Ira's head.

The soldier on the right holds an Uzi on Ira and Ralph.

M1921 Thompson

An M1921 Thompson Submachine Gun is seen used by one of Ira's men.

Colt 1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP

The man on the left wields a Thompson. Note the simple front sight and muzzle, as compared with the later Thompson SMG that had an elaborate compensator.

Rifles

FN FAL

Colonel Zolo recruit some members of the local Police Force and at least one use the FN FAL rifle.

FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO

One of Zolo's troops opens fire with the FN FAL. In this scene the gun jams and the shooter has to clear the chamber.

Ruger Mini-14 GB

Several Ruger Mini-14s are used by Zolo's personnel and Ira's men. One of them is seen used by Jack Colton (Michael Douglas). These Mini-14s are 'GB' or 'Government Barrel' variants, featuring the distinctive barrel with flash-hider and bayonet lug also used on the selective-fire Ruger AC556.

Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56x45mm

Held by the soldier on the right.

Colton holding the Ruger Mini-14 while ducking around a corner.

The Mini-14 just out of Colton's reach.

Colton aims at Zolo but is out of ammo.

Valmet M71S

The Valmet M71S rifle (standing in for a Kalashnikov Variant) is seen used by Zolo's Men & Ira's Men.

Valmet M71S with wooden furniture - 5.56x45mm

A Valmet M71S is held on Jack by the soldier on the left.

A brief shot of a Valmet (middle soldier) with a full length magazine. Note also the wooden furniture.

Winchester Model 1894 (probable)

Though very difficult to spot due to lack of screentime, one of Juans henchmen seem to carry the Winchester 1894.

Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine - .30-30

The man on the far left shows his Winchester.

Unknown Bolt-action rifle

One of Juan's henchmen carry an unknown bolt-action rifle with a bent bolt-handle. It might be a Mauser derivative.

The henchman showing his rifle. Note the bent bolt-handle.

Same henchman and rifle, second from the right. The rifle looks like it has been shortened.

Machine Guns

FN MAG 58

As Jack and Joan escape, Zolo's troops open fire with the FN MAG 58.

FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO

As Jack and Joan escape, Zolo's troops open fire with the FN MAG 58.

See Also

• The Jewel of the Nile