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== M1A1 Thompson ==
Newman ([[George Peppard]]) uses an [[M1A1 Thompson]] during the film's climax when he goes after Falcone directly.
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Revision as of 03:25, 4 September 2022


Newman's Law
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Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnited States
Directed by Richard Heffron
Release Date 1974
Studio Universal Pictures
Distributor Universal Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Vince Newman George Peppard
Gary Roger Robinson
Reardon Eugene Roche
Pete Jiminez Victor Campos
Falcone Louis Zorich
coroner Kip Niven
John Dellanzia Abe Vigoda
Frank Acker Michael Lerner



Newman's Law is a 1974 American crime film. George Peppard plays an L.A.P.D. detective who runs afoul of gangsters and corrupt officers in his agency who are in league with the mob. It was the first theatrical film directed by television veteran Richard Heffron. Some sources state the script was initially written as a television pilot but was turned into a movie instead. Filmed on a B movie budget and packed with classic Seventies cop movie tropes (not to mention Seventies styles) it is an effective little crime movie with an excellently choreographed gun fight set in a supermarket.

The following weapons were used in the film Newman's Law:



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Smith & Wesson Model 15

Vince Newman (George Peppard) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 15 as his sidearm through much of the film. Detective Pete Jimenez (Victor Campos) also carries a Model 15 as does Falcone during the climactic assault on Falcone's house. Filmed in the summer of 1973 the L.A.P.D. provided technical assistance. The agency had switched to the Model 15 in 1970 so the revolver receiving such heavy use is correct.

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Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special
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Newman fires his Model 15 during the super-market battle
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Detective Jimenez fires his Model 15 during the super-market fight.
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Falcone stalks Newman.


Smith & Wesson Model 10

Vince Newman (George Peppard) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 as his primary sidearm before he is suspended. It is also carried by his commanding officer, Lt. Reardon (Eugene Roche). The L.A.P.D. has historically allowed its officers considerable leeway when it comes to handguns and the Model 10 was one of the models that was authorized as an alternate to the Model 15.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.
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Newman takes aim at a fleeing suspect.
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Reardon fires his Model 10 at a suspect.


Smith & Wesson Model 28

Newman's partner Gary (Roger Robinson) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 28) as his duty sidearm. He uses it during the super-market firefight.

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S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with factory target grips
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Walther PPK

Falcone (Louis Zorich) uses a Walther PPK to emphasize to his attorney that he is not happy with his work.

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Walther PPK - .32 ACP
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M1A1 Thompson

Newman (George Peppard) uses an M1A1 Thompson during the film's climax when he goes after Falcone directly.

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M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
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