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''F/X'' is a 1986 action thriller starring [[Bryan Brown]] as Roland "Rollie" Tyler, a movie special effects artist who is hired by the CIA to create a phony hit.  When the hit seems to actually take place, Rollie finds himself using his expertise to evade the police and to prove his innocence.
[[Image:Fx poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''F/X'' (1986)]]
 
'''''F/X''''' is a 1986 action thriller starring [[Bryan Brown]] as Roland "Rollie" Tyler, a movie special effects artist who is hired by the CIA to stage a phony hit.  When the assassination appears to actually take place, Rollie finds himself using his expertise to evade both the Agency and the police as well as to prove his innocence. A [[F/X 2|sequel]] was released in 1991.
 
{{Film Title}}


{{Film Title|F/X}}
[[Image:Fx poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''F/X'' (1986)]]
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{{Spoilers}}
=Handguns=
==Colt MK IV Series 80 1911A1==
==Colt MK IV Series 80 1911A1==
Lipton ([[Cliff De Young]]) carries a [[Colt MK IV Series 80]]  throughout the film.
Lipton ([[Cliff De Young]]) carries a [[Colt MK IV Series 80]]  throughout the film.
[[Image:Series80blued.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Blued Colt MKIV Series 80 - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:Series80blued.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Blued Colt MKIV Series 80 - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:FX 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lipton ([[Cliff De Young]]) draws his [[Colt MK IV Series 80]] in Rollie's studio.]]
[[Image:FX 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lipton ([[Cliff De Young]]) draws his [[Colt MK IV Series 80]] in Rollie's studio.]]
[[Image:FX 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lipton checks the load in his Colt.]]
[[Image:FX 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lipton checks the load in his Colt, which appear to be hollow points.]]
[[Image:FX 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While in his office, Lipton chambers his Colt as he talks with Rollie.]]
[[Image:FX 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While in his office, Lipton chambers his Colt as he talks with Rollie.]]


==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
==Colt Detective Special==
Roland "Rollie" Tyler ([[Bryan Brown]]) is seen firing a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] loaded with blanks when demonstrating how he will pull off the special effect hits.
A [[Colt Detective Special]] is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey ([[Joe Grifasi]]).
[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl.]]
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
[[Image:FX 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roland "Rollie" Tyler ([[Bryan Brown]]) is seen firing a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] loaded with blanks during the phony hit.]]
[[Image:FX 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Colt Detective Special]] is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey ([[Joe Grifasi]]).]]
[[Image:FX 416.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Mickey holds the revolver.]]


== Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 ==
==Colt Python==
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 28|Smith & Wesson Model 27-2]] is the main sidearm of NYPD Lt. Leo McCarthy ([[Brian Dennehy]]).
What appears to be a [[Colt Python]] is seen in a prop hand in Rollie's place.
[[Image:S&WRev.jpg |thumb|none|300px|S&W Model 27-2 (.357 magnum with 3.5" barrel)]]
[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:FX 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:FX 426.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the above right, what appears to be a [[Colt Python]] is seen in a prop hand in Rollie's place.
[[Image:FX 12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
]]


== Smith & Wesson Model 19 ==
==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
Varrick ([[Tom Noonan]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19#Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snubbie]].
Roland "Rollie" Tyler ([[Bryan Brown]]) is seen firing a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] loaded with special blanks when demonstrating how he will pull off the special effect hits.
[[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side).]]  
[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:FX 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Varrick ([[Tom Noonan]]) with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]].]]
[[Image:FX 427.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roland "Rollie" Tyler ([[Bryan Brown]]) with the revolver.]]
[[Image:FX 435.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roland "Rollie" Tyler ([[Bryan Brown]]) is seen firing a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] loaded with special blanks during the phony hit.]]


==Smith & Wesson 5904==
==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose==
McCarthy ([[Brian Dennehy]]) also is seen with a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]] near the end of the film.
A  [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] appears to be the sidearm carried by NYPD Lt. Leo McCarthy ([[Brian Dennehy]]). Varrick ([[Tom Noonan]]) also carries a Model 19 Snub.
[[Image:S&W-5904-Early-RIGHT.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|Early Model Smith & Wesson 5904 - 9x19mm. This has the finger step contoured trigger guard that would later be replaced by the round trigger guard.]]
[[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side) - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:FX 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:FX 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] is drawn by NYPD Lt. Leo McCarthy ([[Brian Dennehy]]).]]
[[Image:FX 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCarthy with his revolver.]]
[[Image:FX 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Varrick ([[Tom Noonan]]) with a Model 19 Snub Nose.]]


== Colt Detective Special ==
==Smith & Wesson Model 586==
A [[Colt Detective Special]] is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey ([[Joe Grifasi]]).
New York State Police appear to carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 586]] revolvers.
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]]
[[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 586 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:FX 12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Colt Detective Special]] is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey ([[Joe Grifasi]]).]]
[[Image:FX 406.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A New York State trooper with his revolver.]]


==Smith & Wesson 59 (nickel)==
McCarthy ([[Brian Dennehy]]) is also seen with what appears to be a nickel [[Smith & Wesson 59]] towards the end of the film. The weapon appears to have a frame bulge more to the rear of the frame, indicating an older 59 as opposed to a 459/559 (which have frame bulges more slightly forward). The pistol also has low-profile fixed sights, further supporting it as a 59 (2nd Generation S&W autos generally have larger adjustable sights). The gun was previously listed as a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]], which is not possible since the movie was released in 1986, while the 5904 and most other '3rd Generation' S&W autos were made in 1989 and later.
[[File:S&W 59 nickel.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson 59, nickel plated - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:FX 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCarthy with the [[Smith & Wesson 59]] pistol.]]
[[Image:FX 407.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCarthy inside the house with his 59 drawn.]]
[[Image:FX 408.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCarthy with the S&W 59.]]


=Carbines=
==M1 Carbine==
The assassin enters Rollie's apartment armed with a suppressed [[M1 Carbine]] manufactured by Plainfield.  Rollie is later seen trying to use the rifle during a scuffle.
[[Image:M1CarbinePlainfieldPM30.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Carbine manufactured by Plainfield, with post-WWII paratrooper stock and vertical foregrip - .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:FX 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin enters Rollie's apartment armed with a suppressed [[M1 Carbine]] manufactured by Plainfield.]]
[[Image:FX 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The suppressed M1 Carbine on the floor.]]


==M1 Carbine==
The assassin who opens fire on Rollie's apartment uses a suppressed [[M1 Carbine]].
[[Image:M1CarbinePlainfieldPM30.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine manufactured by Plainfield, with post-WWII paratrooper stock and vertical foregrip]]
[[Image:FX 08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:FX 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


=Submachine Guns=
==MP40==
In the film's opening, a man in an overcoat opens fire in a restaurant with an [[MP40]].
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:FX 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man with an [[MP40]].]]
[[Image:FX 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the MP40.]]


== MP40 ==
==Uzi==
Rollie is seen opening fire with an [[MP40]] while shooting a movie.
A full size [[Uzi]] is seen used by the men guarding Nicholas DeFranco ([[Jerry Orbach]]) and Col. Mason ([[Mason Adams]]). Rollie, DeFranco, and then Col. Mason are seen using it as well.
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[MP40]] 9mm]]
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:FX 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rollie is seen opening fire with an [[MP40]] while shooting a movie.]]
[[Image:FX 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nicholas DeFranco ([[Jerry Orbach]]) holds the Uzi on Mason.]]
[[Image:FX 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:FX 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rollie holds the Uzi.]]
[[Image:FX 401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Mason ([[Mason Adams]]) holds the Uzi.]]


=Other=
==Rollie's Weapons==
When Lt. Leo McCarthy enters Rollie's apartment, there are several rifles seen on the wall.  These appear to be prop weapons as a gas hose is seen attached to one of them.
[[Image:FX 419.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Lt. Leo McCarthy enters Rollie's apartment, there are several rifles seen on the wall.  These appear to be prop weapons as a gas hose is seen attached to one of them.]]


==Uzi==


A full size [[Uzi]] is seen used by the men guarding Nicholas DeFranco ([[Jerry Orbach]]) and Col. Mason ([[Mason Adams]]). Rollie, DeFranco, and then Col. Mason are seen using it as well.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
[[Image:FX 21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Nicholas DeFranco ([[Jerry Orbach]]) holds the Uzi on Mason.]]
[[Image:FX 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rollie holds the Uzi.]]


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F/X (1986)

F/X is a 1986 action thriller starring Bryan Brown as Roland "Rollie" Tyler, a movie special effects artist who is hired by the CIA to stage a phony hit. When the assassination appears to actually take place, Rollie finds himself using his expertise to evade both the Agency and the police as well as to prove his innocence. A sequel was released in 1991.


The following weapons were used in the film F/X:


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Handguns

Colt MK IV Series 80 1911A1

Lipton (Cliff De Young) carries a Colt MK IV Series 80 throughout the film.

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Blued Colt MKIV Series 80 - .45 ACP
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Lipton (Cliff De Young) draws his Colt MK IV Series 80 in Rollie's studio.
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Lipton checks the load in his Colt, which appear to be hollow points.
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While in his office, Lipton chambers his Colt as he talks with Rollie.

Colt Detective Special

A Colt Detective Special is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey (Joe Grifasi).

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Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special
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A Colt Detective Special is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey (Joe Grifasi).
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On the left, Mickey holds the revolver.

Colt Python

What appears to be a Colt Python is seen in a prop hand in Rollie's place.

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Colt Python 4" barrel - .357 Magnum
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In the above right, what appears to be a Colt Python is seen in a prop hand in Rollie's place.

Smith & Wesson Model 28

Roland "Rollie" Tyler (Bryan Brown) is seen firing a Smith & Wesson Model 28 loaded with special blanks when demonstrating how he will pull off the special effect hits.

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Smith & Wesson Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum
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Roland "Rollie" Tyler (Bryan Brown) with the revolver.
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Roland "Rollie" Tyler (Bryan Brown) is seen firing a Smith & Wesson Model 28 loaded with special blanks during the phony hit.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

A Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose appears to be the sidearm carried by NYPD Lt. Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy). Varrick (Tom Noonan) also carries a Model 19 Snub.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side) - .357 Magnum
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A Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose is drawn by NYPD Lt. Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy).
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McCarthy with his revolver.
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Varrick (Tom Noonan) with a Model 19 Snub Nose.

Smith & Wesson Model 586

New York State Police appear to carry Smith & Wesson Model 586 revolvers.

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Smith & Wesson Model 586 4" barrel - .357 Magnum
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A New York State trooper with his revolver.

Smith & Wesson 59 (nickel)

McCarthy (Brian Dennehy) is also seen with what appears to be a nickel Smith & Wesson 59 towards the end of the film. The weapon appears to have a frame bulge more to the rear of the frame, indicating an older 59 as opposed to a 459/559 (which have frame bulges more slightly forward). The pistol also has low-profile fixed sights, further supporting it as a 59 (2nd Generation S&W autos generally have larger adjustable sights). The gun was previously listed as a Smith & Wesson 5904, which is not possible since the movie was released in 1986, while the 5904 and most other '3rd Generation' S&W autos were made in 1989 and later.

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Smith & Wesson 59, nickel plated - 9x19mm
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McCarthy with the Smith & Wesson 59 pistol.
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McCarthy inside the house with his 59 drawn.
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McCarthy with the S&W 59.

Carbines

M1 Carbine

The assassin enters Rollie's apartment armed with a suppressed M1 Carbine manufactured by Plainfield. Rollie is later seen trying to use the rifle during a scuffle.

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M1 Carbine manufactured by Plainfield, with post-WWII paratrooper stock and vertical foregrip - .30 Carbine
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The assassin enters Rollie's apartment armed with a suppressed M1 Carbine manufactured by Plainfield.
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The suppressed M1 Carbine on the floor.


Submachine Guns

MP40

In the film's opening, a man in an overcoat opens fire in a restaurant with an MP40.

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MP40 - 9x19mm
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The man with an MP40.
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Closeup of the MP40.

Uzi

A full size Uzi is seen used by the men guarding Nicholas DeFranco (Jerry Orbach) and Col. Mason (Mason Adams). Rollie, DeFranco, and then Col. Mason are seen using it as well.

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IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
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Nicholas DeFranco (Jerry Orbach) holds the Uzi on Mason.
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Rollie holds the Uzi.
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Col. Mason (Mason Adams) holds the Uzi.

Other

Rollie's Weapons

When Lt. Leo McCarthy enters Rollie's apartment, there are several rifles seen on the wall. These appear to be prop weapons as a gas hose is seen attached to one of them.

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When Lt. Leo McCarthy enters Rollie's apartment, there are several rifles seen on the wall. These appear to be prop weapons as a gas hose is seen attached to one of them.