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A may 1952 hollywood reporter news item adds jeff stevens to the cast, but his appearance in the film has not been confirmed. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can. Cooper seems more virile and alive than he did in springfield rifle, and had not reached the level of his later westerns, almost all of which were. The term springfield rifle may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts, for the united states armed forces in modern usage, the term springfield rifle most commonly refers to the springfield model 1903 for its use in both world wars rifled musket.
The film is set during the american civil war and stars gary cooper, with phyllis thaxter and lon chaney jr it is described as essentially an espionage thriller that pits a union intelligence officer against a confederate spy ring. These nonworking versions of the springfield rifle were used by the actors for safety on set. Springfield rifle definition of springfield rifle at. Purpose built to offer serious power in a quick handling configuration. He gets himself booted out of the army on charges of cowardice in order. The springfield saint victor 308 is built for a purpose in mind and that is to be a lightweight run and gun type rifle that offers more firepower than the typical ar15. Buy or rent springfield rifle movie now family video. Springfield rifle was gary coopers third western in a row, released not long after the classic high noon. However, while it is not an exceptional movie it is a very good and enjoyable one, and i also think underrated. Springfield rifle 1952 during the civil war, union forces stationed in colorado are hampered by raiders who have been stealing their horses as they travel through the mountains. Complete with fistfights, shootouts, and double crosses, this film does not hesitate in killing. Im not sure ive seen an actor less interested in being charismatic than cooper is in this. Springfield armoury 1911 milspec disassemblyassembly. While the setting in lone pine, california is nice and makes the filming a little easier in that regard, the lighting and camera work are exceptional, including early and late day shots, and even for the average shots on the set, e.
The term springfield rifle may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts, for the united states armed forces. The film runs for an hour and a half bit it feels longer than that. It is described as essentially an espionage thriller that pits a union intelligence officer gary cooper against a. Springfield rifle by the springfield rifle on amazon music. Springfield rifle definition, a singleshot, breechloading. Simply click on the film strip thumbnail pic and then on the play button big right arrow. According to an april 1952 hollywood reporter news item, the horse wildfire, who debuted in the 1952 warner bros. I now stand corrected and see that this is a civilian version of the m14, which was used, i believe, as the garand m1s replacement from the 1950s until the advent of the m16 rifle in 1963. And the third is that the hardpantscavalry western is still a considerable movie. Rent springfield rifle 1952 starring gary cooper and phyllis thaxter on dvd and bluray.
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Complete with fistfights, shootouts, and double crosses, this film does not hesitate in killing major characters off, but this is a necessity of the plot, otherwise, the movie wouldnt go anywhere. Springfield rifle 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. United states office for emergency management, palmer, a. M1903 springfield rubber rifle prop store ultimate. Springfield rifle movie posters from movie poster shop. Springfield rifle 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the springfield rifle at the discogs marketplace. Following a standard western blueprint that has the hero going undercover to crack an outlaw gang, springfield rifle casts an aging cooper on the heels of his phenomenally successful high noon as a union officer during the civil war. Springfield rifle is a western film, directed by andre detoth and released by warner bros. A stunt m1903 springfield rifle used in the 2010 tv miniseries the pacific. A union major with a wife and son goes undercover as a traitor to stop a confederate raider. Lex kearny gary cooper goes undercover to investigate. Since this is a beginners guide, well focus on the most common 5.
Kentucky rifle complete western movies full length in color duration. One quickly understands that the gun that gives its name to the film is only a pretext to the hungarian born director. With gary cooper, phyllis thaxter, david brian, paul kelly. The premise is interesting but this film goes nowhere with it, settling for a few double crosses and many, many cooper blank stares to move it along. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters.
During the civil war, union forces stationed in colorado are hampered by raiders who have been stealing their horses as they travel through the mountains. For that matter, the springfield rifle will not be used before the end of the movie. Pretty good condition works as it should complete gun nothing answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In modern usage, the term springfield rifle most commonly refers to the springfield model 1903 for its use in both world wars. Major lex kearney, dishonorably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, has actually volunteered to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the union war effort. The barrel chamber means the part of the barrel where the cartridge sits before firing ie, what ammo it can shoot.
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