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| − | + | [[Image:600full-the-rocketeer-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''The Rocketeer'' (1991)]] | |
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| + | ''The Rocketeer'' is the 1991 feature film adaptation of the comic book character created by Dave Stevens. Set in 1938 Los Angeles, the film stars [[Billy Campbell]] as a young stunt pilot who comes into possession of a secret jet pack that is highly sought after by the US government, the mob, and Nazi spies. The film co-starred [[Timothy Dalton]], [[Paul Sorvino]], and [[Jennifer Connelly]] and was directed by Joe Johnston (''[[Captain America: The First Avenger]]''). | ||
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| + | '''WARNING! POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD!''' | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Colt Official Police== | ==Colt Official Police== | ||
The [[Colt Official Police]] is the standard issue firearm of Government Agents in the film. | The [[Colt Official Police]] is the standard issue firearm of Government Agents in the film. | ||
| − | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police]] |
[[Image:TErevolver2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Fitch ([[Ed Lauter]]) pulls his sidearm on Mark (Clint Howard).]] | [[Image:TErevolver2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Fitch ([[Ed Lauter]]) pulls his sidearm on Mark (Clint Howard).]] | ||
[[Image:TEmodel103.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:TEmodel103.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==Colt Model 1903/1908 Hammerless== | ==Colt Model 1903/1908 Hammerless== | ||
The [[Colt Model 1903/1908 Hammerless]] is used by several of Valentine's thugs near the beginning of the film. | The [[Colt Model 1903/1908 Hammerless]] is used by several of Valentine's thugs near the beginning of the film. | ||
| − | [[Image:Colt Model 1903.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Colt Model 1903.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Hammerless]] |
[[Image:TEm1903.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite the image of the 1903/1908 being distorted somehow, you can still make out the details as a 1903/1908.]] | [[Image:TEm1903.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite the image of the 1903/1908 being distorted somehow, you can still make out the details as a 1903/1908.]] | ||
[[Image:TEm19032.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:TEm19032.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==Mauser C96== | ==Mauser C96== | ||
| − | + | One of the German commandos that arrive at the Griffith Observatory is armed with the [[Mauser C96]]. Cliff Secord ([[Billy Campbell]]) then takes the [[Mauser C96]] from the Nazi commando and carries it as he chases the Zeppelin. | |
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[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:TEc962.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEc962.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cliff takes one last look at the battle before rushing for the zeppelin.]] |
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
| − | + | Neville Sinclair ([[Timothy Dalton]]) pulls a [[Walther P38]] at the Griffith Observatory. | |
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War Two dated - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War Two dated - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:TEp38.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEp38.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sinclair holds his [[Walther P38]] on Jenny.]] |
| − | [[Image:TEp383.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEp383.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the Walther.]] |
[[Image:TEp384.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:TEp384.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun== | ==M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun== | ||
| − | Neville Sinclair ([[Timothy Dalton]]), Eddie Valentine | + | The [[M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun]] is used by several characters in the film including Neville Sinclair ([[Timothy Dalton]]), Eddie Valentine ([[Paul Sorvino]]) and his gang. |
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1928 Thompson .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1928 Thompson .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:TEthompson6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FBI opens up on Cliff's home.]] | [[Image:TEthompson6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FBI opens up on Cliff's home.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:TEthompson7.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEthompson7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Neville Sinclair ([[Timothy Dalton]]) firing the Thompson at the Rocketeer.]] |
| − | [[Image:TEthompson11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEthompson11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of Valentine's men places the Thompson on the ground.]] |
| − | [[Image:TEthompson13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEthompson13.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Agent "Wooly" Wolinski ([[James Handy]]) opens fire on the German commandos.]] |
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
| − | + | What appear to be [[MP40]]'s are used by German commandos and Neville Sinclair ([[Timothy Dalton]]) during the shootout at the Griffith Park Observatory. In reality, the MP40 would be anachronistic for the time period in the film. | |
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[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:TEein2.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TEein2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Nazi Propaganda film depicts German rocket pack soldiers armed with the MP40 submachine gun.]] |
| − | [[Image:TEmp40.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TEmp40.jpg|thumb|601px|none|German Commandos armed with MP40's surround Cliff and Valentine's gang.]] |
| − | [[Image:TEmp402.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEmp402.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Neville Sinclair ([[Timothy Dalton]]) opens fire with the MP40.]] |
| − | [[Image:TEmp403.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:TEmp403.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German commando fires the MP40.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
Revision as of 10:18, 12 February 2012
The Rocketeer is the 1991 feature film adaptation of the comic book character created by Dave Stevens. Set in 1938 Los Angeles, the film stars Billy Campbell as a young stunt pilot who comes into possession of a secret jet pack that is highly sought after by the US government, the mob, and Nazi spies. The film co-starred Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, and Jennifer Connelly and was directed by Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger).
WARNING! POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD!
Pistols
Colt Official Police
The Colt Official Police is the standard issue firearm of Government Agents in the film.
Agent Fitch (Ed Lauter) pulls his sidearm on Mark (Clint Howard).
Colt Model 1903/1908 Hammerless
The Colt Model 1903/1908 Hammerless is used by several of Valentine's thugs near the beginning of the film.
M1911A1
Sinclair's Henchman, Lothar (Tiny Ron) uses a pair of M1911A1s when he decides to kill somebody in ways other than bending them in half.
Mauser C96
One of the German commandos that arrive at the Griffith Observatory is armed with the Mauser C96. Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) then takes the Mauser C96 from the Nazi commando and carries it as he chases the Zeppelin.
Walther P38
Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) pulls a Walther P38 at the Griffith Observatory.
Sinclair holds his Walther P38 on Jenny.
Submachine Guns
M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun
The M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun is used by several characters in the film including Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton), Eddie Valentine (Paul Sorvino) and his gang.
Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) firing the Thompson at the Rocketeer.
Agent "Wooly" Wolinski (James Handy) opens fire on the German commandos.
MP40
What appear to be MP40's are used by German commandos and Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) during the shootout at the Griffith Park Observatory. In reality, the MP40 would be anachronistic for the time period in the film.
Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) opens fire with the MP40.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
Wehrmacht Soldiers in the newsreel are seen marching with Karabiner 98ks.
Remington Model 8
Several of the Police officers assisting the FBI are armed with Remington Model 8s.
Other
Flare Gun
Jenny (Jennifer Connelly) picks up a Flaregun in the Zeppelin and tries to shoot Sinclair with it, she misses and only succeeds in setting the Zeppelin on fire.
Trivia Section
- The yellow race plane that Cliff Secord (Bill Campbell) pilots is a Gee Bee "Z".
- "Beemans" (the gum chewed by Howard Hughes) is the lucky gum of pilots.
- One of Neville Sinclair's final lines is "I'll miss Hollywood", and he does, as he crashes into the "land" portion of the "Hollywoodland" sign.