Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Steven Spielberg Release Date 2015 Language English Studio DreamWorks Pictures Fox 2000 Pictures Reliance Entertainment Distributor Walt Disney Studios(United States) 20th Century Fox (International) Main Cast Character Actor James B. Donovan Tom Hanks Rudolf Abel Mark Rylance Thomas Watters Alan Alda Francis Gary Powers Austin Stowell

Bridge of Spies is a 2015 spy thriller directed by Steven Spielberg and tells the true story of James B. Donovan (portrayed by Tom Hanks), an insurance lawyer recruited by the CIA to represent Rudolf Abel (portrayed by Mark Rylance), a suspected Russian spy and then negotiate the release of Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 pilot working for the US who was shot down and captured by the Russians in 1960. The film would receive Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay and Rylance would receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Abel.

The following weapons were used in the film Bridge of Spies:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson M&P Revolver

Several FBI agents are armed with Smith & Wesson Model M&P revolvers.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

Agents burst into an apartment armed with the revolver.

An agent with the revolver.

Colt Official Police

Several FBI agents carry Colt Official Police revolvers when arresting Rudolf Abel.

Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special

On the right, agents with the revolver as they confront Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance).

Submachine Guns

PPSh-41

The PPSh-41 is carried by East German soldiers.

PPSh-41 submachine gun.

In Berlin, East German soldiers armed with the SMG.

The PPSh-41 carried by the soldiers.

Rifles

M1D Garand

The scoped M1D Garand rifles are carried by US Army snipers in a guard tower at the Glienicke Bridge.

M1D Sniper Variant with M84 scope - .30-06. Note the different type of scope mount. The T-37 flash suppressor is an option on both models; an earlier conical flash hider also exists.

American snipers raise their scoped M1 Garand rifles.

Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper

Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifles are carried by East German snipers in a guard tower at the Glienicke Bridge.

Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper - 7.62x54mm Rimmed.

East German snipers raise their scoped rifles.

M1 Carbine

American MPs are armed with M1 Carbines at the Glienicke Bridge.

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch stock, adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine

MP carries the carbine.