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− | '''''The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms''''' is 1953 B&W science fiction monster movie directed by Eugène Lourié and starring Paul Hubschmid (credited as Paul Christian), Paula Raymond and Kenneth Tobey. The screenplay is based on Ray Bradbury | + | '''''The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms''''' is a 1953 B&W science fiction monster movie directed by Eugène Lourié and starring [[Paul Hubschmid]] (credited as Paul Christian), Paula Raymond and [[Kenneth Tobey]]. The screenplay is based on specifically the Ray Bradbury short story "The Fog Horn" and its stop motion effects were done by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. The movie depicts a prehistoric monster that is released from its hibernating state in the Arctic by an atomic bomb test. |
{{Film Title|The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms}} | {{Film Title|The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms}} | ||
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− | = Revolvers = | + | =Revolvers= |
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
− | In the opening scene in Arctic Tom Nesbitt ([[Paul Hubschmid]]) and George Ritchie ([[Ross Elliott]]) use [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers for signalling. | + | In the opening scene in the Arctic, Tom Nesbitt ([[Paul Hubschmid]]) and George Ritchie ([[Ross Elliott]]) use [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers for signalling. A S&W Model 10 is also seen in hands of an NYPD officer in his brave but fruitless attempt to stop the monster. |
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]][[File:Beast from 20000-SW-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ritchie, falled from the ice cliff, fires his revolver to signal Nesbitt.]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]][[File:Beast from 20000-SW-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ritchie, falled from the ice cliff, fires his revolver to signal Nesbitt.]] | ||
[[File:Beast from 20000-SW-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ritchie's revolver on the snow.]] | [[File:Beast from 20000-SW-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ritchie's revolver on the snow.]] | ||
[[File:Beast from 20000-SW-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer fires at the monster.]] | [[File:Beast from 20000-SW-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer fires at the monster.]] | ||
− | = Shotguns = | + | =Shotguns= |
== Winchester M1912 == | == Winchester M1912 == | ||
Most NYPD officers use [[Winchester M1912]] shotguns against the monster. | Most NYPD officers use [[Winchester M1912]] shotguns against the monster. | ||
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[[File:Beast from 20000-WinchesterM12-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Police officers open fire.]] | [[File:Beast from 20000-WinchesterM12-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Police officers open fire.]] | ||
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== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
In the final scene Corporal Jason Stone ([[Lee Van Cleef]]) uses the [[M1 Carbine]] to fire a rifle grenade, loaded with a radioactive isotope, at the monster. | In the final scene Corporal Jason Stone ([[Lee Van Cleef]]) uses the [[M1 Carbine]] to fire a rifle grenade, loaded with a radioactive isotope, at the monster. |
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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is a 1953 B&W science fiction monster movie directed by Eugène Lourié and starring Paul Hubschmid (credited as Paul Christian), Paula Raymond and Kenneth Tobey. The screenplay is based on specifically the Ray Bradbury short story "The Fog Horn" and its stop motion effects were done by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. The movie depicts a prehistoric monster that is released from its hibernating state in the Arctic by an atomic bomb test.
The following weapons were used in the film The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
In the opening scene in the Arctic, Tom Nesbitt (Paul Hubschmid) and George Ritchie (Ross Elliott) use Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers for signalling. A S&W Model 10 is also seen in hands of an NYPD officer in his brave but fruitless attempt to stop the monster.
Shotguns
Winchester M1912
Most NYPD officers use Winchester M1912 shotguns against the monster.
M1 Carbine
In the final scene Corporal Jason Stone (Lee Van Cleef) uses the M1 Carbine to fire a rifle grenade, loaded with a radioactive isotope, at the monster.
M1 Garand
Most National Guard soldiers and some NYPD officers are armed with M1 Garand rifles.
M1903 Springfield
Some National Guards are armed with M1903 Springfield (likely M1903A3) rifles.
Winchester Model 1892
A rifle that resembles Winchester Model 1892 is seen in hands of a police officer.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
What appear to be Browning M1919A4 machine guns are mounted on National Guard jeeps.
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
The Oerlikon 20mm Cannon on naval mounting is deployed against the monster.
Other Weapons
M8 Rifle Grenade Launcher
In the final scene Corporal Jason Stone (Lee Van Cleef) uses the M1 Carbine, fitted with M8 Rifle Grenade Launcher (a version of M7) to fire a rifle grenade, loaded with a radioactive isotope, at the monster. The grenade itself appears to be a movie prop, based on M9A1 Rifle Grenade.
M9 Bazooka
National Guard troops use M9 Bazooka rocket launchers against the monster.