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'''''A Most Violent Year''''' is a 2014 action crime drama directed by J.C. Chandor. The story is set in New York in 1981, the most violent year in the city's history and focuses on the struggles of Abel Morales ([[Oscar Isaac]]) and his wife Anna ([[Jessica Chastain]]) in the management of their heating oil business. Under investigation by the city for shady business practices, Abel is put under an increasing amount of pressure as the result of an expensive deal for company expansion and a spate of violent hijackings plaguing his drivers. As the hijackings become more brazen and the losses become greater, Abel struggles with the decision to fight violence with violence, keep his business afloat, and keep his family intact. | '''''A Most Violent Year''''' is a 2014 action crime drama directed by J.C. Chandor. The story is set in New York in 1981, the most violent year in the city's history and focuses on the struggles of Abel Morales ([[Oscar Isaac]]) and his wife Anna ([[Jessica Chastain]]) in the management of their heating oil business. Under investigation by the city for shady business practices, Abel is put under an increasing amount of pressure as the result of an expensive deal for company expansion and a spate of violent hijackings plaguing his drivers. As the hijackings become more brazen and the losses become greater, Abel struggles with the decision to fight violence with violence, keep his business afloat, and keep his family intact. The film was released in the US in December of 2014 and Chandor would reunite with actor Isaac for the 2019 [[Netflix]] film ''[[Triple Frontier]]''. | ||
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[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm. These Hi-Powers feature elongated bushings different from Hi-Powers Made before 1973 and after the MK II Series.]] | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm. These Hi-Powers feature elongated bushings different from Hi-Powers Made before 1973 and after the MK II Series.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Catherine (Giselle Eisenberg) plays with a gun who she found on the pavement near the house. ]] | [[Image:AMVY-001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Catherine (Giselle Eisenberg) plays with a gun who she found on the pavement near the house. ]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Her mother Anna ([[Jessica Chastain]]) | [[Image:AMVY-002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Her mother Anna ([[Jessica Chastain]]) confiscates the pistol. The pistol appears to be a 1911 variant in this shot (note the combat-style hammer).]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anna shows her husband | [[Image:AMVY-003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anna shows her husband the new "toy" their daughter found.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-004.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:AMVY-004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anna with the [[Browning Hi-Power]].]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel ([[Oscar Isaac]]) | [[Image:AMVY-005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel ([[Oscar Isaac]]) takes up a Hi-Power from one of the thieves' trucks.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-006.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:AMVY-006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel catches one of the thieves and puts the pistol to his head.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Louis Servidio ([[Christopher Abbott]]) is also seen with a [[Browning Hi-Power]].]] | [[Image:AMVY-007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Louis Servidio ([[Christopher Abbott]]) is also seen with a [[Browning Hi-Power]].]] | ||
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Anna Morales ([[Jessica Chastain]]) uses a pocket pistol that resembles the [[Astra Cub]]. Her husband Abel Morales ([[Oscar Isaac]]) confiscates this gun. | Anna Morales ([[Jessica Chastain]]) uses a pocket pistol that resembles the [[Astra Cub]]. Her husband Abel Morales ([[Oscar Isaac]]) confiscates this gun. | ||
[[Image:AstraCub.jpg|thumb|301px|none|Astra Cub]] | [[Image:AstraCub.jpg|thumb|301px|none|Astra Cub]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anna | [[Image:AMVY-008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anna shoots a wounded deer in the night on the road.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later | [[Image:AMVY-009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later at home, Abel ([[Oscar Isaac]]) confiscates her gun.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|It | [[Image:AMVY-010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel holds the pistol. It appears best to be a [[Astra Cub]] in this shot.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-011.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:AMVY-011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel with the pistol.]] | ||
==Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1== | ==Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1== | ||
Julian ([[Elyes Gabel]]) and John Dominczyk ([[Matthew Maher]]) are armed with a pistol similar to the [[ | Julian ([[Elyes Gabel]]) and John Dominczyk ([[Matthew Maher]]) are armed with a 1911 pistol similar to the [[Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1]]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:SpringfieldMilSpec1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory M1911-A1 "Mil-Spec" - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-012.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1]] in Julian's hand is fitted with a ring hammer.]] | [[Image:AMVY-012.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1]] in Julian's hand is fitted with a combat-style ring hammer.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Julian | [[Image:AMVY-013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Julian fires his gun during a shootout on a bridge.]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-014.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Dominczyk ([[Matthew Maher]]) also holds a [[ | [[Image:AMVY-014.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Dominczyk ([[Matthew Maher]]) also holds a [[Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1]].]] | ||
[[Image:AMVY-015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Julian | [[Image:AMVY-015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Julian ([[Elyes Gabel]]) puts the gun to his head.]] | ||
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A Most Violent Year is a 2014 action crime drama directed by J.C. Chandor. The story is set in New York in 1981, the most violent year in the city's history and focuses on the struggles of Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac) and his wife Anna (Jessica Chastain) in the management of their heating oil business. Under investigation by the city for shady business practices, Abel is put under an increasing amount of pressure as the result of an expensive deal for company expansion and a spate of violent hijackings plaguing his drivers. As the hijackings become more brazen and the losses become greater, Abel struggles with the decision to fight violence with violence, keep his business afloat, and keep his family intact. The film was released in the US in December of 2014 and Chandor would reunite with actor Isaac for the 2019 Netflix film Triple Frontier.
The following weapons were used in the film A Most Violent Year:
Browning Hi-Power
Catherine Morales (Giselle Eisenberg), Anna Morales (Jessica Chastain), Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac) and Louis Servidio (Christopher Abbott) are seen with a Browning Hi-Power pistol.
Astra Cub
Anna Morales (Jessica Chastain) uses a pocket pistol that resembles the Astra Cub. Her husband Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac) confiscates this gun.
Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1
Julian (Elyes Gabel) and John Dominczyk (Matthew Maher) are armed with a 1911 pistol similar to the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec M1911A1.
