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Theatrical Poster for Ice Station Zebra (1968).

Ice Station Zebra is a 1968 Cold War film based on Alistair Maclean's novel of the same name. Directed by John Sturges, the film is about an American nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Tigerfish, which under the guise of a rescue mission is sent to Antarctica on a mission to recover a crashed Soviet spy satellite.

The following weapons were used in the film Ice Station Zebra:

Warning: Minor Spoilers Ahead!

Colt M1911A1

Commander James Farraday (Rock Hudson) carries a M1911A1 pistol as his sidearm.

World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Cdr. Farraday aims the M1911A1 at approaching Soviet soldiers.

Farraday holds the M1911A1 in one hand while opening a detonator for the recovered space capsule.

Walther PPK

Mr. Jones (Patrick McGoohan), a British intelligence agent that accompanies the Americans, uses a Walther PPK throughout the film.

Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)

Jones points a PPK at Lieutenant Hansen (Ted Hartley) after he is unexpectedly woken up.

Jones talks to Lt. Hansen and Cdr. Farraday.

Jones checks the mess building at Ice Station Zebra for survivors.

Jones fires the PPK.

Unknown Revolver

A revolver of unknown make is used by Boris Vaslov (Ernest Borgnine).

Vaslov points his revolver at Captain Anders (Jim Brown).

Vaslov lies on the ground after Anders hits him.

Mr. Jones confronts Vaslov.

Madsen M50

The Soviet paratroopers led by Colonel Ostrovsky (Alf Kjellin) are all armed with Madsen M50 submachine guns.

Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

Ostrovsky holds the space capsule as his men point Madsen M50s at the Americans.

The Soviet paratroopers advance.

A closeup of Ostrovsky's M50 as he holds a detonator.

Ostrovosky speaks to Farraday after their dispute is 'resolved'.

M16

The U.S Marine platoon providing security for U.S.S Tigerfish during the mission are armed with M16 rifles. 1st Lieutenant Russell Walker (Tony Bill) and Captain Leslie Anders (Jim Brown) are both prominently shown handling the M16 at various points in the film, and some Navy sailors also hold M16s when they are engaged in a standoff with Soviet troops.

The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

Marines hold their M16s as Captain Anders speaks to them.

Vaslov watches as a Marine reassembles his M16 with his eyes closed.

Anders watches as Soviet jets fly over Ice Station Zebra.

Navy sailors point their M16s at approaching Soviet paratroopers.

Marines fire their M16s during a brief gunbattle.

Mortars

Soviet paratroopers fire mortars with smoke rounds at the Americans after Farraday attempts to trick them, leading to a brief gunbattle.

Soviet troops open fire with mortars.

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 [[Image:Ice station zebra ver2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Theatrical Poster for ''Ice Station Zebra'' (1968).]]
-'''''Ice Station Zebra''''' is a 1968 Cold War film based on Alistair Maclean's novel of the same name. Directed by John Sturges, the film is about an American nuclear submarine, the ''U.S.S Tigerfish'', which under the guise of a rescue mission is sent to Antarctica to recover a crashed Soviet spy satellite.
+'''''Ice Station Zebra''''' is a 1968 Cold War film based on Alistair Maclean's novel of the same name. Directed by John Sturges, the film is about an American nuclear submarine, the ''U.S.S. Tigerfish'', which under the guise of a rescue mission is sent to Antarctica on a mission to recover a crashed Soviet spy satellite.
-{{Film Title|Ice Station Zebra}}
+'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Ice Station Zebra'':'''
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 '''Warning: Minor Spoilers Ahead!'''