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| + | '''''The Odessa File''''' is a 1974 thriller film directed by Ronald Neame and starring [[Jon Voight]]. It is an adaptation of the 1972 novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth. | ||
| + | Peter Miller (Voight), a German freelance reporter, discovers that multiple Nazi war criminals have escaped prosecution following World War II thanks to an organization known as ODESSA. Miller decides to infiltrate the organization in order to prevent a cabal of former SS officers from executing a plan to kill thousands of people. | ||
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{{Film Title|The Odessa File}} | {{Film Title|The Odessa File}} | ||
== Walther PPK == | == Walther PPK == | ||
| − | Eduard Roschmann ([[Maximilian Schell]]) keeps a [[Walther PPK]] concealed in a drawer | + | Eduard Roschmann ([[Maximilian Schell]]) keeps a [[Walther PPK]] concealed in a drawer in his desk. He fires at Peter Miller ([[Jon Voight]]) near the end of the film. |
| − | [[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Walther PPK - .380 ACP]] |
[[Image:Odessa 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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== Walther P38 == | == Walther P38 == | ||
A [[Walther P38]] is used by an SS officer to murder prisoners in a flashback scene. | A [[Walther P38]] is used by an SS officer to murder prisoners in a flashback scene. | ||
| − | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] |
[[Image:Odessa 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
A [[Luger P08]] is used by Eduard Roschmann ([[Maximilian Schell]]) in the flashback scene to play a 'joke' on one of the prisoners, and to kill Miller's father in the flashback scene. | A [[Luger P08]] is used by Eduard Roschmann ([[Maximilian Schell]]) in the flashback scene to play a 'joke' on one of the prisoners, and to kill Miller's father in the flashback scene. | ||
| − | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] |
[[Image:Odessa 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:Odessa 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
| − | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears | + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears with and without a suppressor when Gustav Mackensen ([[Klaus Löwitsch]]) is waiting for Miller ([[Jon Voight]]) in the printing press room. Miller ([[Jon Voight]]) is also seen with the revolver when confronting Roschmann ([[Maximilian Schell]]). |
[[Image:S&WModel10Long.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion Grips - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&WModel10Long.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion Grips - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Odessa 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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[[Image:Odessa 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
| − | ==Mauser | + | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898 == |
| − | SS guards are seen using the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] during the flashbacks. | + | SS guards are seen using the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] during the flashbacks, presumably standing in for the more widely-used [[Kar98k]]. |
| − | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
SS guards use the [[MP40]] during the flashbacks. | SS guards use the [[MP40]] during the flashbacks. | ||
| − | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP40 - 9x19mm]] |
[[Image:Odessa 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Odessa 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
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The Odessa File is a 1974 thriller film directed by Ronald Neame and starring Jon Voight. It is an adaptation of the 1972 novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth.
Peter Miller (Voight), a German freelance reporter, discovers that multiple Nazi war criminals have escaped prosecution following World War II thanks to an organization known as ODESSA. Miller decides to infiltrate the organization in order to prevent a cabal of former SS officers from executing a plan to kill thousands of people.
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
The following weapons were used in the film The Odessa File:
Walther PPK
Eduard Roschmann (Maximilian Schell) keeps a Walther PPK concealed in a drawer in his desk. He fires at Peter Miller (Jon Voight) near the end of the film.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is used by an SS officer to murder prisoners in a flashback scene.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is used by Eduard Roschmann (Maximilian Schell) in the flashback scene to play a 'joke' on one of the prisoners, and to kill Miller's father in the flashback scene.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 appears with and without a suppressor when Gustav Mackensen (Klaus Löwitsch) is waiting for Miller (Jon Voight) in the printing press room. Miller (Jon Voight) is also seen with the revolver when confronting Roschmann (Maximilian Schell).
Mauser Gewehr 1898
SS guards are seen using the Mauser Gewehr 1898 during the flashbacks, presumably standing in for the more widely-used Kar98k.
MP40
SS guards use the MP40 during the flashbacks.
