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Difference between revisions of "A Midnight Clear"
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The [[M1 Garand]] was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during WWII and carried by several characters in the film including Will Knott ([[Ethan Hawke]]), Vance 'Mother' Wilkins ([[Gary Sinise]]) and Paul 'Father' Mundy ([[Frank Whaley]]). | The [[M1 Garand]] was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during WWII and carried by several characters in the film including Will Knott ([[Ethan Hawke]]), Vance 'Mother' Wilkins ([[Gary Sinise]]) and Paul 'Father' Mundy ([[Frank Whaley]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | ||
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==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
The [[Colt M1911A1]] is seen used by Bud Miller ([[Peter Berg]]) in the film. | The [[Colt M1911A1]] is seen used by Bud Miller ([[Peter Berg]]) in the film. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by various officers throughout the film as well as by Mel Avakian ([[Kevin Dillon]]). | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by various officers throughout the film as well as by Mel Avakian ([[Kevin Dillon]]). | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Browning M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun== |
The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and then is seen manned by Miller. | The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and then is seen manned by Miller. | ||
[[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06]] | [[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06]] | ||
| + | [[File:AMC 21.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bud Miller ([[Peter Berg]]) mans the M1919A4.]] | ||
| − | + | == Mk II Hand Grenade == | |
The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is seen carried by the men in the unit. | The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is seen carried by the men in the unit. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | ||
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| − | + | == Luger P08 == | |
A [[Luger P08]] is seen used by the Older German Soldier ([[Curt Lowens]]). | A [[Luger P08]] is seen used by the Older German Soldier ([[Curt Lowens]]). | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Luger P'08 pistol - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Luger P'08 pistol - 9x19mm]] | ||
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== Karabiner 98k == | == Karabiner 98k == | ||
The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by German forces in the film. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by German forces in the film. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 06:53, 29 August 2012
A Midnight Clear is a 1992 World War II film directed by Keith Gordon that centers around an US Army Intelligence unit that stumbles upon a platoon of German soldiers who wish to surrender on Christmas Eve. The film's cast includes Ethan Hawke, Gary Sinise, Peter Berg, Frank Whaley, and Kevin Dillon..
The following weapons can be seen in the film A Midnight Clear:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during WWII and carried by several characters in the film including Will Knott (Ethan Hawke), Vance 'Mother' Wilkins (Gary Sinise) and Paul 'Father' Mundy (Frank Whaley).
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is seen used by Bud Miller (Peter Berg) in the film.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by various officers throughout the film as well as by Mel Avakian (Kevin Dillon).
Browning M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and then is seen manned by Miller.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is seen carried by the men in the unit.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is seen used by the Older German Soldier (Curt Lowens).
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by German forces in the film.
