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− | + | '''''Bridge of Spies''''' is a 2015 spy thriller directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and tells the true story of James B. Donovan (portrayed by [[Tom Hanks]]), an insurance lawyer recruited by the CIA to represent Rudolf Abel (portrayed by [[Mark Rylance]]), a suspected Russian spy and then negotiate the release of Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 pilot working for the US who was shot down and captured by the Russians in 1960. The film would receive Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay and Rylance would receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Abel. | |
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[[Image:M1DGarand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1D Sniper Variant with M84 scope - .30-06. Note the different type of scope mount. The T-37 flash suppressor is an option on both models; an earlier conical flash hider also exists.]] | [[Image:M1DGarand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1D Sniper Variant with M84 scope - .30-06. Note the different type of scope mount. The T-37 flash suppressor is an option on both models; an earlier conical flash hider also exists.]] | ||
[[File:BOS 410.jpg|thumb|none|600px|American snipers raise their scoped M1 Garand rifles.]] | [[File:BOS 410.jpg|thumb|none|600px|American snipers raise their scoped M1 Garand rifles.]] |
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Bridge of Spies is a 2015 spy thriller directed by Steven Spielberg and tells the true story of James B. Donovan (portrayed by Tom Hanks), an insurance lawyer recruited by the CIA to represent Rudolf Abel (portrayed by Mark Rylance), a suspected Russian spy and then negotiate the release of Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 pilot working for the US who was shot down and captured by the Russians in 1960. The film would receive Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay and Rylance would receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Abel.
The following weapons were used in the film Bridge of Spies:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver
Several FBI agents are armed with Smith & Wesson Model M&P revolvers.
Colt Official Police
Several FBI agents carry Colt Official Police revolvers when arresting Rudolf Abel.
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Submachine Guns
PPSh-41
The PPSh-41 is carried by East German soldiers.
Rifles
M1D Garand
The scoped M1D Garand rifles are carried by US Army snipers in a guard tower at the Glienicke Bridge.
Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper
Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifles are carried by East German snipers in a guard tower at the Glienicke Bridge.
M1 Carbine
American MPs are armed with M1 Carbines at the Glienicke Bridge.