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− | + | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | |
+ | |name = ''Closer to the Moon | ||
+ | |picture = ImageCloser_2_the_Moon.jpg | ||
+ | |caption = Poster | ||
+ | |country = | ||
+ | |director = Nae Caranfil | ||
+ | |date= 2013 | ||
+ | |studio=Mandragora Movies | ||
+ | |distributor=Mandragora Movies | ||
+ | |character1=Alice | ||
+ | |actor1=[[Vera Farmiga]] | ||
+ | |character2=Max Rosenthal | ||
+ | |actor2=[[Mark Strong]] | ||
+ | |character3=Dumi | ||
+ | |actor3=Tim Plester | ||
+ | |character4=Răzvan | ||
+ | |actor4=Joe Armstrong | ||
+ | |character5=Iorgu | ||
+ | |actor5=Christian McKay | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | Closer to the Moon is a | + | |
+ | |||
+ | '''''Closer to the Moon''''' is a 2013 Romanian/American comedy that is based on the true story of a 1959 Bucharest bank robbery that was done under the disguise of shooting a film. The cast included [[Mark Strong]], [[Vera Farmiga]], [[Anton Lesser]], Joe Armstrong, Christian McKay and Tim Plester. | ||
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==Carpati Md 1974== | ==Carpati Md 1974== | ||
− | Though | + | Though anachronistic for 1958, the [[Carpati Md 1974]] is used by Max Rosenthal ([[Mark Strong]]) during the bank robbery and the reconstruction. It is probably a stand-in for the era-correct [[Walther PPK]]. |
− | [[Image:Pistol Carpati Md-74.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Pistol Carpati Md-74.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Carpați Md. 1974 - .32 ACP(7.62x17)]] |
− | [[File:CTTM.jpg |thumb|none|500px|"Good day, | + | [[File:CTTM.jpg |thumb|none|500px|''"Good day, comrades!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn.]] |
− | [[File:Max_Rosenthal_production.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Don't be alarmed,we're shooting a film!" Max Rosenthal([[Mark Strong]]) creates confusion as they commit the robbery.]] | + | [[File:Max_Rosenthal_production.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Don't be alarmed, we're shooting a film!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal ([[Mark Strong]]) creates confusion as they commit the robbery.]] |
− | [[File:FunnyRobbers.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In order to amuse the | + | [[File:FunnyRobbers.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In order to amuse the bystanders, Max ([[Mark Strong]]) and Dumi (Tim Plester) handle their [[Carpati Md 1974]] and [[Walther P38]] pistols to a bank official,as they keep stealing the money.]] |
− | [[File:CTTM_reconstruction.jpg |thumb|none|500px|"Stop!Stop!Cut!Why you | + | [[File:CTTM_reconstruction.jpg |thumb|none|500px|''"Stop! Stop! Cut! Why are you smiling?"'' <br> Max argues with the reconstruction actor.]] |
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
− | A | + | A [[Colt M1911A1]] is used earlier in the film. Another one is used by Răzvan (Joe Armstrong) during the bank robbery. |
− | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. ]] |
− | [[ File:Arsenal_CTTM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max presents Iorgu the arsenal,made by | + | [[ File:Arsenal_CTTM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max presents to Iorgu the arsenal, made by two [[M1911A1]]'s, two [[MP40]]'s, and a [[Walther P38]] pistol.]] |
− | [[File:History_teacher.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The [[Colt M1911A1]] is held against Iorgu( | + | [[File:History_teacher.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The [[Colt M1911A1]] is held against Iorgu (Christian McKay)'s head]] |
− | [[File:BankFilm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Good day, | + | [[File:BankFilm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Good day, comrades!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn while Răzvan([[Joe Armstrong]])covers him with his M1911.]] |
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
− | Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a [[Walther P38]].Another one is used by Dumi during the bank heist. | + | Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a [[Walther P38]]. Another one is used by Dumi (Tim Plester) during the bank heist. |
− | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]] |
[[File:Militia_Training-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max teaches Mirel how to shoot.]] | [[File:Militia_Training-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max teaches Mirel how to shoot.]] | ||
[[File:Militia_Training-2_.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up.]] | [[File:Militia_Training-2_.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up.]] | ||
− | [[File:GiulestiRobbery.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While Iorgu opens fire | + | [[File:GiulestiRobbery.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While Iorgu opens fire in the air with his [[MP40]], Dumi holds the bank officials at gunpoint with his P38]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
− | The [[MP40]] is used by Alice([[Vera Farmiga]]) and Iorgu( | + | The [[MP40]] is used by Alice ([[Vera Farmiga]]) and Iorgu (Christian McKay) during the robbery. |
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:IorguThreatstein.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Iorgu charges into action with his [[MP40]] ]] | [[File:IorguThreatstein.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Iorgu charges into action with his [[MP40]] ]] | ||
− | [[File:GiulestiRobbery.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While Iorgu opens fire in the air with his [[MP40]],Dumi holds the bank officials at gunpoint with his P38]] | + | [[File:GiulestiRobbery.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While Iorgu opens fire in the air with his [[MP40]], Dumi holds the bank officials at gunpoint with his P38]] |
− | [[File:RageHeist.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Due to an | + | [[File:RageHeist.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Due to an excess of anger (created by a plot turn), Alice ([[Vera Farmiga]]) fires her [[MP40]] in the air.]] |
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[[Image:Czech vz. 24.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Czech vz. 24.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Jilava_1.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]] | [[File:Jilava_1.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Jilava_2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Jilava3.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]] | ||
+ | [[File:Jilava_4.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Romanian Produced]] | [[Category:Romanian Produced]] | ||
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Closer to the Moon is a 2013 Romanian/American comedy that is based on the true story of a 1959 Bucharest bank robbery that was done under the disguise of shooting a film. The cast included Mark Strong, Vera Farmiga, Anton Lesser, Joe Armstrong, Christian McKay and Tim Plester.
The following weapons were used in the film Closer to the Moon:
Pistols
Carpati Md 1974
Though anachronistic for 1958, the Carpati Md 1974 is used by Max Rosenthal (Mark Strong) during the bank robbery and the reconstruction. It is probably a stand-in for the era-correct Walther PPK.
![](/images/thumb/0/04/Max_Rosenthal_production.jpg/500px-Max_Rosenthal_production.jpg)
Max Rosenthal (Mark Strong) creates confusion as they commit the robbery.
![](/images/thumb/d/d2/FunnyRobbers.jpg/500px-FunnyRobbers.jpg)
Colt M1911A1
A Colt M1911A1 is used earlier in the film. Another one is used by Răzvan (Joe Armstrong) during the bank robbery.
![](/images/thumb/1/1a/History_teacher.jpg/500px-History_teacher.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/c/cc/BankFilm.jpg/500px-BankFilm.jpg)
Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn while Răzvan(Joe Armstrong)covers him with his M1911.
Walther P38
Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a Walther P38. Another one is used by Dumi (Tim Plester) during the bank heist.
![](/images/thumb/9/98/GiulestiRobbery.jpg/500px-GiulestiRobbery.jpg)
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is used by Alice (Vera Farmiga) and Iorgu (Christian McKay) during the robbery.
![](/images/thumb/2/2b/IorguThreatstein.jpg/500px-IorguThreatstein.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/9/98/GiulestiRobbery.jpg/500px-GiulestiRobbery.jpg)
Rifles
Romanian contract Vz. 24
During the final scene, the Jilava Prison Guards are seen armed with Romanian contract Vz. 24 rifles.