I'm not ashamed to admit this:
I hadn't seen the movie in years, and for some reason I didn't have a Python at the time.
The Python has always been my favorite revolver, and it took me MANY years before I could afford one. For some reason, I had sold my last one.
One night in the mid-80's, they showed the usual cut-to-pieces of the "good" parts movie. I just caught the last half, and I'd forgotten how it went, so I went out and rented it on a Friday night.
I was doing paper work as I watched, but I really sat up and took notice at the beginning when the cycle cop stuck that 4" Python in the hood driver's face and opened fire.
I dropped the paperwork and really paid attention.
When David Soul stuck his 4" Python in the pimp's face under the Golden Gate bridge, something gelled for me.
Next morning I ordered a 4" blue Python from my wholesaler.
Since that Friday night, I've always made sure to have a couple.