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''Bad Day at Black Rock'' is a 1955 American neo-Western film directed by [[John Sturges]]. The film is a crime drama set in 1945 that contains elements of the revisionist Western genre. In the plot, a one-armed stranger (Tracy) comes to a small desert town and uncovers an evil secret that has corrupted the entire community. In 2018, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
'''''Bad Day at Black Rock''''' is a 1955 American neo-Western (also containing elements of a revisionist Western) crime drama film directed by [[John Sturges]]. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
 
In 1945, a mysterious one-armed traveler (Tracy) arrives as the isolated desert town of Black Rock, California. Immediately distrusted by the suspicious locals, he finds himself uncovering a dark secret some townsfolk would kill to keep buried. 


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== Colt Single Action Army ==
== Colt Single Action Army ==
Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a 4 3/4 inch Colt [[Single Action Army]] at one point in the film.
Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt [[Single Action Army]] at one point in the film.
[[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips (this is a  Cimarron reproduction - and an actual movie gun) Note lack of 4th screw on revolver frame in front of cylinder.  The Colts all have this.]]
[[Image:SAA Artillery Cimarron.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips - .45 Long Colt]]
[[Image:BDABR_10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a 4 3/4 inch Colt [[Single Action Army]] at one point in the film.]]
[[Image:BDABR_10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hector David ([[Lee Marvin]]) draws the [[Colt Single Action Army]] at one point in the film.]]
 


==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine==
==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine==
A [[Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] appears to be the weapon used by Reno Smith ([[Robert Ryan]]). John J. Macreedy ([[Spencer Tracy]]) is later seen holding the rifle.
A [[Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] appears to be the weapon used by Reno Smith ([[Robert Ryan]]). John J. Macreedy ([[Spencer Tracy]]) is later seen holding the rifle.
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 - .38-40 WCF.]]
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1892 - .38-40 WCF]]
[[Image:BDABR_01.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Reno Smith ([[Robert Ryan]]) holds the Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.]]
[[Image:BDABR_01.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Reno Smith ([[Robert Ryan]]) holds the Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.]]
[[Image:BDABR_02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Reno fires the weapon.]]
[[Image:BDABR_02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Reno fires the weapon.]]
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==Winchester Model 1912==
==Winchester Model 1912==
Sheriff Tim Horn ([[Dean Jagger]]) is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1912]] shotgun.
Sheriff Tim Horn ([[Dean Jagger]]) is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1912]] shotgun.
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
[[Image:BDABR_04.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The shotgun is seen.]]
[[Image:BDABR_04.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The shotgun is seen.]]





Revision as of 00:01, 8 October 2023


Bad Day at Black Rock
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Cinema poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by John Sturges
Release Date 1955
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Main Cast
Character Actor
John J. Macreedy Spencer Tracy
Reno Smith Robert Ryan
Liz Wirth Anne Francis
Doc Velie Walter Brennan
Tim Horn Dean Jagger
Coley Trimble Ernest Borgnine
Pete Wirth John Ericson
Hector David Lee Marvin


Bad Day at Black Rock is a 1955 American neo-Western (also containing elements of a revisionist Western) crime drama film directed by John Sturges. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

In 1945, a mysterious one-armed traveler (Tracy) arrives as the isolated desert town of Black Rock, California. Immediately distrusted by the suspicious locals, he finds himself uncovering a dark secret some townsfolk would kill to keep buried.


The following weapons were used in the film Bad Day at Black Rock:



Colt Single Action Army

Hector David (Lee Marvin) carries a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt Single Action Army at one point in the film.

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Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel aka "Artillery" model with wooden grips - .45 Long Colt
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Hector David (Lee Marvin) draws the Colt Single Action Army at one point in the film.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

A Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine appears to be the weapon used by Reno Smith (Robert Ryan). John J. Macreedy (Spencer Tracy) is later seen holding the rifle.

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Winchester 1892 - .38-40 WCF
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Reno Smith (Robert Ryan) holds the Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.
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Reno fires the weapon.

Winchester Model 1912

Sheriff Tim Horn (Dean Jagger) is seen with a Winchester Model 1912 shotgun.

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Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge
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The shotgun is seen.