Old Richard Widmark movie?

John Sabato · 11-19-2013, 02:51 PM

I remember an old black and white movie where Richard Widmark plays a hot-tempered young man in a time period that must be shortly after WW2.

He spends a lot of time twirling a war trophy Luger around his finger like a six-shooter...

Anyone know the movie I am talking about.

I haven't seen it in about 40 years, and I would love to see it again if I can find it to rent or online.

Thanks.

Ron Wood · 11-19-2013, 03:31 PM

John,
Perhaps you are thinking of "The Halls of Montezuma" that starred Richard Widmark as Lt. Anderson. He wasn't the one spinning the Luger however, it was Skip Homeier who played "Pretty Boy Riley". But that move was about WWII and was in color, so maybe it isn't what you are remembering.

guns3545 · 11-19-2013, 03:58 PM

John,

Could you be thinking about Kiss of Death, 1947 with Richard Widmark playing the psychopathic killer Tommy Udo??

John

sheepherder · 11-19-2013, 04:36 PM

Several good movies from the past on TCM lately...Gregory Peck in "Pork Chop Hill"; Kirk Douglas in "Paths Of Glory"..."7 Days In May" and "Fail Safe" were on not too many months ago...And Alan Ladd in "O.S.S" is out on DVD (Luger scenes at end)...

I've noticed [correction: Amazon has informed me] that at least one movie that I wanted that was only available on VHS ["The 7th Dawn"] has now been recorded to DVD by popular demand...I guess it does pay to complain...

Arizona Slim · 11-19-2013, 06:23 PM

Do any of these ring a bell John?:

Go For Broke
Halls Of Montezuma
Street With No Name
or Desert Rats

I believe all are movies that featured Richard Widmark and a Luger was displayed at some point during the course of the movie.

Lon

Douglas Jr. · 11-21-2013, 11:55 AM

Let's make it easier for John, folks!
Are these the scenes you have in mind?
They are all screenshots from the above mentioned "Halls of Montezuma".
Greetings,
Douglas

John Sabato · 11-21-2013, 12:32 PM

YEP that is the one! Halls of Montezuma... Thanks Douglas, and all those who previously mentioned this film... the screenshots make it clear that is the right film.

It also appears that he has violated my mother's rule of cleaning guns on the kitchen table. I am glad she didn't see this!

11-19-2013, 02:51 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Old Richard Widmark movie? I remember an old black and white movie where Richard Widmark plays a hot-tempered young man in a time period that must be shortly after WW2. He spends a lot of time twirling a war trophy Luger around his finger like a six-shooter... Anyone know the movie I am talking about. I haven't seen it in about 40 years, and I would love to see it again if I can find it to rent or online. Thanks. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-19-2013, 03:31 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	John, Perhaps you are thinking of "The Halls of Montezuma" that starred Richard Widmark as Lt. Anderson. He wasn't the one spinning the Luger however, it was Skip Homeier who played "Pretty Boy Riley". But that move was about WWII and was in color, so maybe it isn't what you are remembering. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

11-19-2013, 04:36 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Several good movies from the past on TCM lately...Gregory Peck in "Pork Chop Hill"; Kirk Douglas in "Paths Of Glory"..."7 Days In May" and "Fail Safe" were on not too many months ago...And Alan Ladd in "O.S.S" is out on DVD (Luger scenes at end)... I've noticed [correction: Amazon has informed me] that at least one movie that I wanted that was only available on VHS ["The 7th Dawn"] has now been recorded to DVD by popular demand...I guess it does pay to complain... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

11-21-2013, 11:55 AM	#6
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Let's make it easier for John, folks! Are these the scenes you have in mind? They are all screenshots from the above mentioned "Halls of Montezuma". Greetings, Douglas Attached Thumbnails

11-21-2013, 12:32 PM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	YEP that is the one! Halls of Montezuma... Thanks Douglas, and all those who previously mentioned this film... the screenshots make it clear that is the right film. It also appears that he has violated my mother's rule of cleaning guns on the kitchen table. I am glad she didn't see this! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	John, Could you be thinking about Kiss of Death, 1947 with Richard Widmark playing the psychopathic killer Tommy Udo?? John

11-19-2013, 06:23 PM	#5
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Do any of these ring a bell John?: Go For Broke Halls Of Montezuma Street With No Name or Desert Rats I believe all are movies that featured Richard Widmark and a Luger was displayed at some point during the course of the movie. Lon