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− | ''' | + | '''''King Kong''''' is the 1976 adventure film remake of the ''[[King Kong (1933)|1933 adventure film of the same name]]'' and was directed by John Guillermin (''[[The Blue Max]]''). The film follows an oil expedition that stumbles upon a mysterious island where the legendary creature is found to exist. The film's cast included [[Jeff Bridges]], [[Jessica Lange]], and [[Charles Grodin]]. The film was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, who would also produce a 1978 semi-sequel ''[[King Kong Lives]]''. |
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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== Colt Python == | == Colt Python == | ||
The first mate of the ''Petrox Explorer'', Carnahan ([[Ed Lauter]]), uses what appears to be [[Colt Python]]. | The first mate of the ''Petrox Explorer'', Carnahan ([[Ed Lauter]]), uses what appears to be [[Colt Python]]. | ||
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[[Image:kong15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan speaks to Captain Ross, the [[Colt Python]] in view.]] | [[Image:kong15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan speaks to Captain Ross, the [[Colt Python]] in view.]] | ||
[[Image:kong16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan draws his [[Colt Python]] when the search party is confronted by Kong on the log.]] | [[Image:kong16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan draws his [[Colt Python]] when the search party is confronted by Kong on the log.]] | ||
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==Star Model B== | ==Star Model B== | ||
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A [[Star Model B]] pistol is carried by Fred Wilson ([[Charles Grodin]]) in his holster. | A [[Star Model B]] pistol is carried by Fred Wilson ([[Charles Grodin]]) in his holster. | ||
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[[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | ||
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=Machine gun= | =Machine gun= | ||
== M134 Minigun == | == M134 Minigun == | ||
− | While on top of the World Trade Center, Kong is strafed by Huey gunships armed with rockets and [[M134 minigun]]s. Footage of the minigun firing was later reused in the 1987 film ''[[The Running Man]].'' This moment inspired [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUjldHxiXo this | + | While on top of the World Trade Center, Kong is strafed by Huey gunships armed with rockets and [[M134 minigun]]s. Footage of the minigun firing was later reused in the 1987 film ''[[The Running Man]].'' This moment inspired [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUjldHxiXo this amsuing mashup video]''. |
[[Image:Armament.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M134 Minigun mounted on M21 Armament Subsystem, same as in the films (this also includes huge M158 Rocket Launcher.)]] | [[Image:Armament.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M134 Minigun mounted on M21 Armament Subsystem, same as in the films (this also includes huge M158 Rocket Launcher.)]] | ||
[[Image:76kong30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mounted on the helicopter.]] | [[Image:76kong30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mounted on the helicopter.]] |
Revision as of 00:38, 25 July 2016
King Kong is the 1976 adventure film remake of the 1933 adventure film of the same name and was directed by John Guillermin (The Blue Max). The film follows an oil expedition that stumbles upon a mysterious island where the legendary creature is found to exist. The film's cast included Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, and Charles Grodin. The film was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, who would also produce a 1978 semi-sequel King Kong Lives.
The following weapons were used in the film King Kong (1976):
Handguns
Colt Python
The first mate of the Petrox Explorer, Carnahan (Ed Lauter), uses what appears to be Colt Python.
Star Model B
A Star Model B pistol is carried by Fred Wilson (Charles Grodin) in his holster.
Rifles
M16
M16 rifles are carried by National Guardsmen in New York.
Remington Model 760
Timmons (Mario Gallo), one of the sailors, uses a Remington Model 760 pump action rifle. This also appears to be the rifle used by Jack Prescott (Jeff Bridges).
Marlin Model 336
Boan (Julius Harris) uses a Marlin Model 336 rifle.
Shotgun
Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
One of the sailors, Joe Perko (Jack O'Halloran), carries a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
Machine gun
M134 Minigun
While on top of the World Trade Center, Kong is strafed by Huey gunships armed with rockets and M134 miniguns. Footage of the minigun firing was later reused in the 1987 film The Running Man. This moment inspired this amsuing mashup video.
Flamethrower
M1 Flamethrower
Used by National Guardsmen atop the World Trade Center.