30 Cases of Major Zeman
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Country
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Czechoslovakia
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Language
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Czech
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Channel
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ČST1
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Creator
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Československá televize (ČST)
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Genre
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Crime and Espionage
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Broadcast
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1974-1979
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No. of Seasons
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3
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No. of Episodes
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30
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Main Cast
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Character
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Actor
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30 Cases of Major Zeman (original: 30 prípadu majora Zemana) is a Czechoslovak produced crime and spy television series. The series follows the career of fictional criminologist Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) from the entrance to the National Security Corps (SNB) in 1945 until in his departure for retirement in 1975. Each year represents one case resolved in one year career. The episodes are inspired by real cases, but often grossly distorted for the purpose of communist propaganda.
The following weapons were used in the television series 30 Cases of Major Zeman:
CZ 27
Various characters in series mostly show with CZ 27 pistol, which uses at the time as service weapon the Czechoslovak army and police (and consequently also SNB).
Young criminologist Jan Zeman (Vladimír Brabec) with a gun pointing at the caged terrorist on the houseboat in 8th episode "Strach".
StB man Zitný (
Frantisek Nemec) in 5th episode "Hon na lišku" (Fox Hunting) search a hiding place of secret radio.
1st Lt
SNB Pavel Blaha (
Radoslav Brzobohatý) has expected arrival of a small plane in the 5th episode.
Soviet officer in the 1st episode has have a
TT-33, but the production of economic reasons also used only a Czechoslovakia pistol.
Lt. Vydra (
Frantisek Hanus) in the 2nd episode "Vyznavaci ohne" (Devotees of Fire) shot his service pistol fleeing Nazi.
Unknown rifle
PPSh-41
Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Walther P38
Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm
Luger P08
Walther PP
War Time Walther PP Pistol. The lesser-known, full-length barreled Walther PP is available in .22LR, 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).
Walther PPK
Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP.
FN Model 1905
MP40
MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm
SA Vz. 24
Double Barrel Shotghun
Modern Baikal Commercial hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.
Welrod pistol
Welrod pistol Mark II - .32 ACP.
Sniper rifle "Flintuvka"