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| − | '''''Who'll Stop the Rain''''' is a 1978 American crime film. The movie stars [[Nick Nolte]], [[Tuesday Weld]], [[Michael Moriarty]], and [[Anthony Zerbe]]. The screenplay was written by Judith Rascoe and Robert Stone, based on Stone's prize-winning 1974 novel ''Dog Soldiers''. Set in the early Seventies, during the waning days of the United States involvement in South Vietnam. John Converse ([[Michael Moriarty]]) plays a cynical and disillusioned war correspondent who decides that if the world is going to hell, then he'll get something for himself. He asks his buddy Ray ([[Nick Nolte]]), who is a merchant marine to smuggle several pounds of heroin back to the U.S. where he will deliver it to John's wife, Marge ([[Tuesday Weld]]) who will broker a deal and pay | + | '''''Who'll Stop the Rain''''' is a 1978 American crime film. The movie stars [[Nick Nolte]], [[Tuesday Weld]], [[Michael Moriarty]], and [[Anthony Zerbe]]. The screenplay was written by Judith Rascoe and Robert Stone, based on Stone's prize-winning 1974 novel ''Dog Soldiers''. Set in the early Seventies, during the waning days of the United States involvement in South Vietnam. John Converse ([[Michael Moriarty]]) plays a cynical and disillusioned war correspondent who decides that if the world is going to hell, then he'll get something for himself. He asks his buddy Ray ([[Nick Nolte]]), who is a merchant marine to smuggle several pounds of heroin back to the U.S. where he will deliver it to John's wife, Marge ([[Tuesday Weld]]) who will broker a deal with a wealthy movie producer and pay Ray a share from the deal. But when Ray arrives in Los Angeles, he learns that Marge is now a drug addict and both corrupt Drug Enforcement Agents led by Agent Antheil ([[Anthony Zerbe]]) and professional criminals know about the heroin and want it for themselves. Ray takes Marge on a road-trip to New Mexico with the DEA agents, John and other criminals in pursuit. His goal initially is to stay alive and to broker his own deal, but he and Marge fall for each other, and things become complicated. |
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Who'll Stop the Rain'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Who'll Stop the Rain'':''' | ||
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== Colt Python == | == Colt Python == | ||
| − | + | Agents Antheil ([[Anthony Zerbe]]) and Danskin ([[Richard Masur]]) both carry Colt Pythons, but only Danskin is shown using his. Antheil is shown carrying his Colt. | |
| − | [[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none| | + | |
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[Image:Coltpython25.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python Snub Nose with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum]] |
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:WSTR1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Danskin taking some target practice.]] |
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:WSTR4.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|Production still, but a good look at Danskin's Python snubbie.]] |
| + | [[File:WSTR5.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|Agent Antheil with his Colt jammed down inside his waistband. One would expect a holster.]] | ||
== M16 == | == M16 == | ||
| − | + | Ray ([[Nick Nolte]]) uses a classic [[M16]] with the three-pronged flash suppressor and no forward bolt assist. | |
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:WSTR8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ray cleans his rifle before going into battle.]] |
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:WSTR6.jpeg|thumb|none|500px]] |
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:WSTR7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ray opens up on his opponents]] |
| + | [[File:WSTR3.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|John comforts his wife after they find Ray following the showdown.]] | ||
== Winchester Model 70 Rifle == | == Winchester Model 70 Rifle == | ||
| − | + | Agent Smitty ([[Ray Sharkey]]) uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] during the climactic exchange/showdown at the abandoned hippie commune in the mountains of New Mexico. | |
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | [[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
| − | [[|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[File:WSTR2.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|Smitty preps his position.]] |
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:42, 9 September 2023
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Who'll Stop the Rain is a 1978 American crime film. The movie stars Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, and Anthony Zerbe. The screenplay was written by Judith Rascoe and Robert Stone, based on Stone's prize-winning 1974 novel Dog Soldiers. Set in the early Seventies, during the waning days of the United States involvement in South Vietnam. John Converse (Michael Moriarty) plays a cynical and disillusioned war correspondent who decides that if the world is going to hell, then he'll get something for himself. He asks his buddy Ray (Nick Nolte), who is a merchant marine to smuggle several pounds of heroin back to the U.S. where he will deliver it to John's wife, Marge (Tuesday Weld) who will broker a deal with a wealthy movie producer and pay Ray a share from the deal. But when Ray arrives in Los Angeles, he learns that Marge is now a drug addict and both corrupt Drug Enforcement Agents led by Agent Antheil (Anthony Zerbe) and professional criminals know about the heroin and want it for themselves. Ray takes Marge on a road-trip to New Mexico with the DEA agents, John and other criminals in pursuit. His goal initially is to stay alive and to broker his own deal, but he and Marge fall for each other, and things become complicated.
The following weapons were used in the film Who'll Stop the Rain:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Colt Python
Agents Antheil (Anthony Zerbe) and Danskin (Richard Masur) both carry Colt Pythons, but only Danskin is shown using his. Antheil is shown carrying his Colt.
M16
Ray (Nick Nolte) uses a classic M16 with the three-pronged flash suppressor and no forward bolt assist.
Winchester Model 70 Rifle
Agent Smitty (Ray Sharkey) uses a Winchester Model 70 during the climactic exchange/showdown at the abandoned hippie commune in the mountains of New Mexico.
