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A [[Walther P38]] fitted with a suppressor is also carried by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]). Sergeant Mann ([[Michael Sheard]]) also uses one. Judson ([[Richard Roundtree]]) holds it on him after using a magic trick to take it from him. | A [[Walther P38]] fitted with a suppressor is also carried by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]). Sergeant Mann ([[Michael Sheard]]) also uses one. Judson ([[Richard Roundtree]]) holds it on him after using a magic trick to take it from him. | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Escape 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) owned [[Walther P38]] equipped with a silencer.]] | + | [[Image:Escape 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) owned a [[Walther P38]] equipped with a silencer.]] |
[[Image:ETA-DNW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Walther P38]] pulls a Professor Blake ([[David Niven]]) disguised as German officer.]] | [[Image:ETA-DNW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Walther P38]] pulls a Professor Blake ([[David Niven]]) disguised as German officer.]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charlie ([[Elliott Gould]]) is seen dual-wielding a Walther along with a Mauser C96.]] | [[Image:ETA 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charlie ([[Elliott Gould]]) is seen dual-wielding a Walther along with a Mauser C96.]] | ||
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Escape to Athena is a 1979 British WWII action comedy starring Elliott Gould, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, Claudia Cardinale, and Stephanie Powers as a group consisting of resistance fighters and POW's who fight to escape a German-occupied Greek island while plotting to recover hidden treasure. The film is notable for featuring three actors who had appeared in James Bond films: David Niven as archaeologist Professor Blake, Roger Moore as Major Otto Hecht, and Telly Savalas as Zeno, the monk turned resistance fighter. The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who would later go on to direct such films as Rambo: First Blood Part II and Tombstone.
The following weapons were used in the film Escape to Athena:
Handguns
Walther P38
A Walther P38 fitted with a suppressor is also carried by Zeno (Telly Savalas). Sergeant Mann (Michael Sheard) also uses one. Judson (Richard Roundtree) holds it on him after using a magic trick to take it from him.
Mauser C96
Charlie (Elliott Gould) receive from Zeno a Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" with holster. Later he fitted it also with a silencer.
Enfield No. 2 Mk I*
Eleana (Claudia Cardinale) captured the German officers with a Enfield No. 2 Mk I* revolver in her hand.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II
The Sten Mk II is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters, notably Zeno (Telly Savalas) and Eleana (Claudia Cardinale).
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters, notably Bruno Rotelli (Sonny Bono).
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno (Telly Savalas) and some resistance fighters.
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
The Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle
A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno (Telly Savalas) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout.
Machine Guns
MG34
An MG34 is seen in a German guard tower.
MG42
In some scene is German guard tower equipped with a MG42 machime gun..
Hand grenades
Mills Bomb
Nat Judson (Richard Roundtree) received from Zeno (Telly Savalas) a pair of Mills Bombs.
