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{{Infobox Movie
'''''Hennessy''''' is a 1975 British thriller directed by [[Don Sharp]] and starring [[Rod Steiger]], [[Trevor Howard]], [[Lee Remick]], [[Richard Johnson]], [[Peter Egan]], [[Stanley Lebor]], and with a brief appearance by a young [[Patrick Stewart]]. In the film
|name = Hennessy
Niall Hennessy (Steiger), a World War II hero and now demolitions expert, has rejected the violence of the IRA. But when Niall's family is killed by stray rounds during a riot, he sets out to bomb the British Parliament.
|picture = Hennessy-movie-poster.jpg
|caption = ''Cinema Poster''
|country = [[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom
|director = Don Sharp
|date= 1975
|language = English
|studio=Hennessy Film Production
|distributor=American International Pictures
|character1=Niall Hennessy
|actor1=[[Rod Steiger]]
|character2=Inspector Hollis
|actor2=[[Richard Johnson]]
|character3=Commander Rice
|actor3=[[Trevor Howard]]
|character4=Sean Tobin
|actor4=[[Eric Porter]]
|character5=Tilney
|actor5=[[Patrick Stewart]]
|character6=Angie Hennessy
|actor6=[[Patsy Kensit]]
|character7=
|actor7=[[]]
}}
 
'''''Hennessy''''' is a 1975 British thriller directed by Don Sharp and starring [[Rod Steiger]], [[Trevor Howard]], Lee Remick, [[Richard Johnson]], Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor, and with a brief appearance by a young [[Patrick Stewart]]. In the film, Niall Hennessy (Steiger), a World War II hero and now demolitions expert, has rejected the violence of the IRA. But when Niall's family is killed by stray rounds during a riot, he sets out to bomb the British Parliament. In addition to a young [[Patrick Stewart]] making an early appearance Hennessy's seven year old daughter is portrayed by six year old [[Patsy Kensit]].


'''The following guns were used in the film ''Hennessy'':'''
'''The following guns were used in the film ''Hennessy'':'''
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=Handguns=
=Handguns=


==Smith & Wesson 36==
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
[[File:Hennessy - Patrick Steward SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A young [[Patrick Stewart]] pulls a S&W 36 on Niall.]]
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] makes a brief appearance when IRA gunmen meet Niall when he arrives in London.
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot.  First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]]
[[File:Hennessy - Patrick Steward SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An IRA gunman (a young [[Patrick Stewart]]) pulls a S&W 36 on Niall.]]
[[File:Hennessy - ditch SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Niall ditches the S&W in a rubbish bin in a park.]]
[[File:Hennessy - ditch SW 36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Niall ditches the S&W in a rubbish bin in a park.]]


==Colt revolvers==
== Colt Detective Special ==
Other than the S&W 36, the majority of revolvers carried by both IRA members and the Police appear to be Colt models, both short and long barrel, but many are difficult to identify at the angles seen.
Both Sean Tobin ([[Eric Porter]]) and Inspector Hollis ([[Richard Johnson]]) are shown carrying the [[Colt Detective Special]].
[[File:Hennessy - Tobin Colt revolver better.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IRA officer Sean Tobin]]  
[[File:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]]
[[File:Hennessy - Hollis Colt revolver.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Inspector Hollis takes cover]]
[[File:Hennessy - Tobin Colt revolver better.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IRA officer Sean Tobin]]
[[File:Hennessy - Hollis Colt revolver.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Inspector Hollis takes cover during the climactic moment]]
 
== Colt revolvers ==
Other than the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] and [[Colt Detective Special]], the majority of revolvers carried by both IRA members and the Police appear to be Colt models, both short and long barrel, but many are difficult to identify at the angles seen.
[[File:Hennessy - Colt revolver ambush.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IRA gunman]]
[[File:Hennessy - Colt revolver corner.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IRA gunman]]
[[File:Hennessy - Colt revolver under stairs.jpg |thumb|none|500px|IRA gunman]]


=Submachine Guns=
=Submachine Guns=
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==Sterling==
==Sterling==
The radioman in the initial riot scene carries a [[Sterling]] sub-gun, which plays an integral role in the plot. The film however shows an improbably long burst of fire from the Sterling, 12 seconds with only one brief pause in the string. In actuality a Sterling firing at 550rpm would burn 9 rounds per second, exhausting the standard 34-round magazine in about four seconds.
The radioman in the initial riot scene carries a [[Sterling]] sub-gun, which plays an integral role in the plot. The film however shows an improbably long burst of fire from the Sterling, 12 seconds with only one brief pause in the string. In actuality a Sterling firing at 550rpm would burn 9 rounds per second, exhausting the standard 34-round magazine in about four seconds.
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Hennessy - stand Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - stand Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - discharge Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - discharge Sterling.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
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==L1A1 SLR==
==L1A1 SLR==
The majority of British troops in the the patrols in the opening credits, and in the initial riot scene carry the SLR.
The majority of British troops in the the patrols in the opening credits, and in the initial riot scene carry the [[L1A1 SLR|SLR]]. Members of the royal parade at the end of the film also carry the service rifle. The rifles are the original versions, featuring wooden furniture and cylindrical wood carry handles.
[[File:Original L1A1 SLR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle), early model with wooden furniture - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[File:Hennessy - open credits SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - open credits SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - opening SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - opening SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - opening patrol SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - opening patrol SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - riot SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - riot SLRs.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
[[File:Hennessy - SLR Buckingham.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Members of the Queen's Guard, in gray winter uniform, present arms outside of Buckingham Palace]]


==M1 Carbine==
==M2 Carbine==
The IRA members in the execution squad in the flashback scenes to Belfast appear to be carrying [[M1 Carbine]]s.
The IRA members in the execution squad in the flashback scenes to Belfast appear to be carrying [[M2 Carbine]]s; though in the dark it is not easy to see the features distinguishing the M1 and M2, by sound and flash they appear to be firing on full-auto, and Tobin's ([[Eric Porter]]) carbine clearly has an extended magazine.
[[Image:M2_carbine_MP.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine]]
[[File:Hennessy - IRA M1 Carbine line.jpg |thumb|none|500px]]
[[File:Hennessy - IRA hit squad M1 Carbines.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - IRA hit squad M1 Carbines.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - IRA hit squad close M1 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - IRA hit squad close M1 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
[[File:Hennessy - Tobin M2 carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sean Tobin ([[Eric Porter]]) with a carbine, note extended magazine]]


==AR-15==
==AR-15==
Both IRA snipers shown in the film appear to be carrying the same scoped AR-15. Unusually, the AR shown in the riot scene appears to be a takedown model.
Both IRA snipers shown in the film appear to be carrying the same scoped AR-15, possibly a [[M16_rifle_series#Colt_AR-15_Sporter-1|Colt AR-15 Sporter-1]]. Unusually, the AR shown in the riot scene appears to be a takedown model.
[[Image:Colt AR-15 Model SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt AR-15 Sporter-1 (SP1) - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR assemble.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper removes two parts of the AR from a brown package, and assembles them.]]  
[[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR assemble.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper removes two parts of the AR from a brown package, and assembles them.]]  
[[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR15 lean.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - riot sniper AR15 lean.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - tower sniper AR15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sniper in the tower at the end of the film.]]  
[[File:Hennessy - tower sniper AR15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tobin ([[Eric Porter]]) in the tower at the end of the film.]]


==Bolt-action rifle==
==Bolt-action rifle==
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== Browning M1919 ==
== Browning M1919 ==
The Ferret armored cars on patrol in Belfast during the opening credits have machine guns in the turrets, which appear to be the [[Browning M1919]] based on the barrel shroud and standard Ferret armament (and not the later GPMG).
The Ferret armored cars on patrol in Belfast during the opening credits have machine guns in the turrets, which appear to be the [[Browning M1919]] based on the barrel shroud and standard Ferret armament (and not the later GPMG).
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06]]
[[File:Hennessy - Ferret front.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
[[ File:Hennessy - Ferret turret gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
[[ File:Hennessy - Ferret turret gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]


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==Petrol bomb==
==Petrol bomb==
In the riot scene, as the boys thrown stones at the British troops, an older Catholic youth prepares a Molotov cocktail, prompting the officer to shout "petrol bomb up! Rubber bullets!"
In the riot scene, as the boys throw stones at the British troops, an older Catholic youth prepares a Molotov cocktail, prompting the officer to shout "petrol bomb up! Rubber bullets!"
[[File:Hennessy - petrol bomb prep.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - petrol bomb prep.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - petrol bomb throw.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]  
[[File:Hennessy - petrol bomb throw.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]


==FedLabs 1.5" riot gas gun==
==FedLabs 1.5" riot gas gun==
The [[Federal Gas Riot Gun |1.5" FedLabs gas gun]] is shown prominently in the initial riot scene, where a British soldier fires a load of rubber bullets to stop a youth from throwing a Molotov cocktail.
The [[Federal Gas Riot Gun |1.5" FedLabs gas gun]] is shown prominently in the initial riot scene, where a British soldier fires a load of rubber bullets to stop a youth from throwing a Molotov cocktail.
[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]]
[[File:Hennessy - hold FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A British soldier with the muzzle of his FedLabs toward the camera.]]  
[[File:Hennessy - hold FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A British soldier with the muzzle of his FedLabs toward the camera.]]  
[[File:Hennessy - load FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Rubber bullets!"]]
[[File:Hennessy - load FedLabs.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Rubber bullets!"]]
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[[Category: Drama]]
[[Category: Crime]]
[[Category: Crime]]
[[Category: Thriller]]
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]]

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Hennessy
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Cinema Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United Kingdom
Directed by Don Sharp
Release Date 1975
Language English
Studio Hennessy Film Production
Distributor American International Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Niall Hennessy Rod Steiger
Inspector Hollis Richard Johnson
Commander Rice Trevor Howard
Sean Tobin Eric Porter
Tilney Patrick Stewart
Angie Hennessy Patsy Kensit


Hennessy is a 1975 British thriller directed by Don Sharp and starring Rod Steiger, Trevor Howard, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor, and with a brief appearance by a young Patrick Stewart. In the film, Niall Hennessy (Steiger), a World War II hero and now demolitions expert, has rejected the violence of the IRA. But when Niall's family is killed by stray rounds during a riot, he sets out to bomb the British Parliament. In addition to a young Patrick Stewart making an early appearance Hennessy's seven year old daughter is portrayed by six year old Patsy Kensit.

The following guns were used in the film Hennessy:


Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 36

The Smith & Wesson Model 36 makes a brief appearance when IRA gunmen meet Niall when he arrives in London.

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Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.
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An IRA gunman (a young Patrick Stewart) pulls a S&W 36 on Niall.
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Niall ditches the S&W in a rubbish bin in a park.

Colt Detective Special

Both Sean Tobin (Eric Porter) and Inspector Hollis (Richard Johnson) are shown carrying the Colt Detective Special.

Colt Detective Special - .38 Special
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IRA officer Sean Tobin
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Inspector Hollis takes cover during the climactic moment

Colt revolvers

Other than the Smith & Wesson Model 36 and Colt Detective Special, the majority of revolvers carried by both IRA members and the Police appear to be Colt models, both short and long barrel, but many are difficult to identify at the angles seen.

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IRA gunman
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IRA gunman
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IRA gunman

Submachine Guns

Sterling

The radioman in the initial riot scene carries a Sterling sub-gun, which plays an integral role in the plot. The film however shows an improbably long burst of fire from the Sterling, 12 seconds with only one brief pause in the string. In actuality a Sterling firing at 550rpm would burn 9 rounds per second, exhausting the standard 34-round magazine in about four seconds.

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Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm
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Rifles

L1A1 SLR

The majority of British troops in the the patrols in the opening credits, and in the initial riot scene carry the SLR. Members of the royal parade at the end of the film also carry the service rifle. The rifles are the original versions, featuring wooden furniture and cylindrical wood carry handles.

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British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle), early model with wooden furniture - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Members of the Queen's Guard, in gray winter uniform, present arms outside of Buckingham Palace

M2 Carbine

The IRA members in the execution squad in the flashback scenes to Belfast appear to be carrying M2 Carbines; though in the dark it is not easy to see the features distinguishing the M1 and M2, by sound and flash they appear to be firing on full-auto, and Tobin's (Eric Porter) carbine clearly has an extended magazine.

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M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine
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Sean Tobin (Eric Porter) with a carbine, note extended magazine

AR-15

Both IRA snipers shown in the film appear to be carrying the same scoped AR-15, possibly a Colt AR-15 Sporter-1. Unusually, the AR shown in the riot scene appears to be a takedown model.

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Colt AR-15 Sporter-1 (SP1) - 5.56x45mm
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The sniper removes two parts of the AR from a brown package, and assembles them.
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Tobin (Eric Porter) in the tower at the end of the film.

Bolt-action rifle

Two British police snipers on overwatch during the opening of Parliament are carrying identical scoped bolt-action rifles

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Machine Guns

Browning M1919

The Ferret armored cars on patrol in Belfast during the opening credits have machine guns in the turrets, which appear to be the Browning M1919 based on the barrel shroud and standard Ferret armament (and not the later GPMG).

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Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06
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Other

Petrol bomb

In the riot scene, as the boys throw stones at the British troops, an older Catholic youth prepares a Molotov cocktail, prompting the officer to shout "petrol bomb up! Rubber bullets!"

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FedLabs 1.5" riot gas gun

The 1.5" FedLabs gas gun is shown prominently in the initial riot scene, where a British soldier fires a load of rubber bullets to stop a youth from throwing a Molotov cocktail.

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Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm
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A British soldier with the muzzle of his FedLabs toward the camera.
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"Rubber bullets!"
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Firing rubber bullets at youth with petrol bomb.

Tear gas grenades

British soldiers in the riot scene gas the stone-throwing youths.

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As two troops throw gas grenades, the trooper in the foreground readies his gas mask.
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Gelignite vest

As a building demolition expert in Belfast, Hennessy is familiar with explosives, and acquires a suicide vest rigged with sticks of industrial quarrying gelignite.

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Prior to his conversion, Niall on the job demolishing an old factory.
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