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− | |name = Weather Is Good on Deribasovskaya,<br>It Rains Again on Brighton Beach | + | |name = ''Weather Is Good on Deribasovskaya'',<br>''It Rains Again on Brighton Beach'' |
|picture = WIGoD Poster.jpg | |picture = WIGoD Poster.jpg | ||
|caption = ''VHS Cover'' | |caption = ''VHS Cover'' | ||
|country = [[Image:RUS.jpg|25px]] Russia<BR>[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |country = [[Image:RUS.jpg|25px]] Russia<BR>[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
− | |director = Leonid Gaidai | + | |director = [[Leonid Gaidai]] |
|date= 1992 | |date= 1992 | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
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− | '''''Weather Is Good on Deribasovskaya, It Rains Again on Brighton Beach''''' (Russian title ''Na Deribasovskoy khoroshaya pogoda, ili na Brayton Bich opyat idut dozhdi'') is a Russian-American 1992 comedy detective movie directed by Leonid Gaidai. Russian special agent Fyodor Sokolov ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) and American special agent Mary Star ([[Kelly McGrill]]) | + | '''''Weather Is Good on Deribasovskaya, It Rains Again on Brighton Beach''''' (Russian title ''Na Deribasovskoy khoroshaya pogoda, ili na Brayton Bich opyat idut dozhdi'') is a Russian-American 1992 comedy detective movie directed by Leonid Gaidai. Russian special agent Fyodor Sokolov ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) and American special agent Mary Star ([[Kelly McGrill]]) join forces to capture the mysterious boss of the Russian mafia in New York known only as Artist ([[Andrey Myagkov]]) (''Artist'' is Russian for ''Actor''). Artist never reveals his true identity and always appears disguised as one of former leaders of the USSR - Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev or Brezhnev. |
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== Nagant M1895 == | == Nagant M1895 == | ||
− | Agent Mary Star ([[Kelly McGrill]]) is armed with a [[Nagant M1895]]. In the final scene Fyodor Sokolov ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) also uses this revolver. | + | Agent Mary Star ([[Kelly McGrill]]) is armed with a [[Nagant M1895]]. In the final scene, Fyodor Sokolov ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) also uses this revolver. |
− | [[Image:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 | + | [[Image:Nagant-1895.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 - 7.62x38mmR]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Nagant-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Nagant-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mary Star aims her revolver at the kidnapped Arabian sheikh (this role is also performed by [[Dmitry Kharatyan]]).]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Nagant-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Nagant-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mary fires her revolver in the final scene.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Nagant-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Nagant-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fyodor Sokolov holds a discharged revolver in the final scene.]] |
In one scene Mary Star ([[Kelly McGrill]]) is armed with a [[Nagant M1895]] revolver with 3.3" barrel. | In one scene Mary Star ([[Kelly McGrill]]) is armed with a [[Nagant M1895]] revolver with 3.3" barrel. | ||
− | [[Image:Nagant_revolver_short_version.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 Revolver with 3. | + | [[Image:Nagant_revolver_short_version.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 Revolver with 3.3 inch (85mm) barrel - 7.62x38mmR]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-ShortNagant-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-ShortNagant-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mary fires her snub nose Nagant.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-ShortNagant-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-ShortNagant-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the revolver.]] |
== Reichsrevolver M1883 == | == Reichsrevolver M1883 == | ||
− | One of mobsters | + | One of mobsters at the casino ([[Vladimir Episkoposyan]]) is armed with a [[Reichsrevolver M1883]]. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:1883 ReichsRevolver.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Reichs Revolver M1883 - 10.6x25mmR]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mobster at the left holds a Reichsrevolver M1883. The other one is armed with a percussion cap pistol.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mobsters hold a Reichsrevolver M1883, [[M1911A1]], and percussion cap pistol.]] |
= Pistols = | = Pistols = | ||
== Makarov PM == | == Makarov PM == | ||
− | [[Makarov PM]] is Fyodor Sokolov's ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) personal | + | A [[Makarov PM]] is Fyodor Sokolov's ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) personal sidearm. It is seen only in one scene and very briefly. |
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov]] | [[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
− | [[File:WIGoD-PM-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-PM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sokolov holds his PM.]] |
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
− | + | A mobster at the casino, Tsuladze ([[Mamuka Kikaleishvili]]), is seen with an [[M1911A1]]. | |
− | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 | + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tsuladze holds his pistol.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mobsters hold a [[Reichsrevolver M1883]], M1911A1 and percussion cap pistol.]] |
== Mauser C96 == | == Mauser C96 == | ||
− | + | When Artist (Andrey Myagkov) is disguised as Lenin, his hitman Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]), dressed as a Red sailor from the Russian Civil war, carries a [[Mauser C96]]. | |
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[File:WIGoD-C96-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-C96-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kravchuk holds his Mauser C96.]] |
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+ | == Percussion Cap Pistol == | ||
+ | One of mobsters at the casino ([[Vladimir Maisuradze]]) is armed with a [[Percussion Cap Pistol]]. Why a criminal in the late 20th century is armed with a weapon considered outdated by the 1850s is not elaborated upon. | ||
+ | [[Image:Percussion cap pistol.jpg|thumb|none|none|300px|Italian (Kingdom of the Two Sicilies) Percussion cap pistol, converted from flintlock, circa mid-19th century - .69 caliber (17.7mm)]] | ||
+ | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mobster at the right holds a percussion cap pistol. The other one is armed with a [[Reichsrevolver M1883]].]] | ||
+ | [[File:WIGoD-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mobsters hold a [[Reichsrevolver M1883]], [[M1911A1]], and percussion cap pistol. The nipple for the cap can be seen under the hammer.]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Simonov SKS == | == Simonov SKS == | ||
− | During the scene in Moscow the honor guards of Kremlin Regiment carry [[Simonov SKS]] carbines. | + | During the scene in Moscow, the honor guards of the Kremlin Regiment carry [[Simonov SKS]] carbines. |
− | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-SKS-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-SKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
− | == PK | + | == PK == |
− | During the car chase Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]) fires a [[PK Machine Gun]]. | + | During the car chase, Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]) fires a [[PK Machine Gun]]. |
− | [[Image:Pk machine gun.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Pk machine gun.jpg|thumb|450px|none|PK Machine Gun, note the larger curved gas block and the thicker fluted barrel that is found on the original weapon - 7.62x54mm R]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-PKM-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-PKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kravchuk fires PK at pursuing Sokolov and Star.]] |
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+ | = Launchers = | ||
== M20A1 "Super Bazooka" == | == M20A1 "Super Bazooka" == | ||
− | In one scene Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]) fires an [[M20A1 "Super Bazooka"]]. | + | In one scene, Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]) fires an [[M20A1 "Super Bazooka"]]. |
− | [[Image:M20A1. | + | [[Image:M20A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M20A1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5" Rocket]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Launcher-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Launcher-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kravchuk aims his Bazooka.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Launcher-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Launcher-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view at the grip.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Launcher-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Launcher-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pleased Kravchuk holds the Bazooka after the shot.]] |
+ | =Grenades= | ||
== RGD-33 Hand Grenade == | == RGD-33 Hand Grenade == | ||
− | In the scene where Artist (Andrey Myagkov) is disguised as Lenin, Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]), dressed as a Red sailor | + | In the scene where Artist (Andrey Myagkov) is disguised as Lenin, Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]), dressed as a Red sailor from the Russian Civil war, carries an [[RGD-33]] hand grenade. This grenade lacks the common fragmentation sleeve. In the final scene, Fyodor Sokolov ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) uses a bundle of RGD-33 grenades. |
[[Image:Rgd-33russianfrag mp.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RGD-33 high-explosive fragmentation stick grenade, shown with the diamond-patterned fragmentation sleeve.]] | [[Image:Rgd-33russianfrag mp.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RGD-33 high-explosive fragmentation stick grenade, shown with the diamond-patterned fragmentation sleeve.]] | ||
− | [[File:WIGoD-RGD33-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-RGD33-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A grenade lies on the floor.]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-RGD33-2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-RGD33-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Don't be afraid of this grenade - it's a hand one!"'' <br> The Russian term "ruchnaya granata" means "hand grenade" but the word "ruchnaya" is also used when speaking about pet animals, so Kravchuk jokes about his "pet grenade".]] |
− | [[File:WIGoD-RGD33-3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-RGD33-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sokolov holds a bundle of grenades in the final scene.]] |
== URG Training Hand Grenade == | == URG Training Hand Grenade == | ||
− | In the final scene Artist ([[Andrey Myagkov]]) throws a hand grenade that | + | In the final scene, Artist ([[Andrey Myagkov]]) throws a hand grenade that appears to be a URG training grenade. The URG is widely used in Soviet/Russian army as an stand-in for the [[F-1 hand grenade]]. |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:URG F-1 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|URG F-1 practice grenade]] |
+ | [[File:WIGoD-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Artist holds a grenade.]] | ||
== Fake Gas Grenade == | == Fake Gas Grenade == | ||
− | In the final scene Artist ([[Andrey Myagkov]]) and Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]) use fake gas grenades. | + | In the final scene, Artist ([[Andrey Myagkov]]) and Kravchuk ([[Mikhail Kokshenov]]) use fake gas grenades. |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Gas-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-Gas-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Artist and Kravchuk in gas masks prepare to throw gas grenades.]] |
= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
− | [[File:WIGoD-BTR-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | ==Armor== |
− | [[File:WIGoD-Tank-1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:WIGoD-BTR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian BTR-70. Note that this example lacks its standard [[KPVT]] machine gun.]] |
+ | [[File:WIGoD-Tank-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fake M41 Walker Bulldog tank. This mockup is build on a T-44 chassis, originally for the 1979 film ''The Centaurs (Kentavry)'' about the 1973 Chilean coup d'état ([https://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_881803-Uralvagonzavod-T-34.html screenshot]). Later, this tank appeared in several other Soviet movies and [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UXUTp2yyiOw/SorjjXOIoxI/AAAAAAAAL1E/z7sPHwAurBw/s903/DSCF3555.jpg currently can be seen in the Mosfilm museum].]] | ||
+ | ==Unknown Smith & Wesson Revolver== | ||
+ | On some of the video covers of the film, Fyodor Sokolov ([[Dmitry Kharatyan]]) holds a revolver which is similar to both the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special]] and [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight]]. It is likely hand drawn (or, perhaps, salvaged from an unrelated photo) into the picture, so it is likely not meant to be any revolver in particular. | ||
+ | [[File:WIGoD Poster.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fyodor Sokolov holds a revolver on the video cover.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
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[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Russian Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Russian Produced/Filmed]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Leonid Gaidai]] |
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Weather Is Good on Deribasovskaya, It Rains Again on Brighton Beach (Russian title Na Deribasovskoy khoroshaya pogoda, ili na Brayton Bich opyat idut dozhdi) is a Russian-American 1992 comedy detective movie directed by Leonid Gaidai. Russian special agent Fyodor Sokolov (Dmitry Kharatyan) and American special agent Mary Star (Kelly McGrill) join forces to capture the mysterious boss of the Russian mafia in New York known only as Artist (Andrey Myagkov) (Artist is Russian for Actor). Artist never reveals his true identity and always appears disguised as one of former leaders of the USSR - Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev or Brezhnev.
The following weapons were used in the film Weather Is Good on Deribasovskaya, It Rains Again on Brighton Beach:
Revolvers
Nagant M1895
Agent Mary Star (Kelly McGrill) is armed with a Nagant M1895. In the final scene, Fyodor Sokolov (Dmitry Kharatyan) also uses this revolver.
In one scene Mary Star (Kelly McGrill) is armed with a Nagant M1895 revolver with 3.3" barrel.
Reichsrevolver M1883
One of mobsters at the casino (Vladimir Episkoposyan) is armed with a Reichsrevolver M1883.
Pistols
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is Fyodor Sokolov's (Dmitry Kharatyan) personal sidearm. It is seen only in one scene and very briefly.
M1911A1
A mobster at the casino, Tsuladze (Mamuka Kikaleishvili), is seen with an M1911A1.
Mauser C96
When Artist (Andrey Myagkov) is disguised as Lenin, his hitman Kravchuk (Mikhail Kokshenov), dressed as a Red sailor from the Russian Civil war, carries a Mauser C96.
Percussion Cap Pistol
One of mobsters at the casino (Vladimir Maisuradze) is armed with a Percussion Cap Pistol. Why a criminal in the late 20th century is armed with a weapon considered outdated by the 1850s is not elaborated upon.
Rifles
Simonov SKS
During the scene in Moscow, the honor guards of the Kremlin Regiment carry Simonov SKS carbines.
Machine Guns
PK
During the car chase, Kravchuk (Mikhail Kokshenov) fires a PK Machine Gun.
Launchers
M20A1 "Super Bazooka"
In one scene, Kravchuk (Mikhail Kokshenov) fires an M20A1 "Super Bazooka".
Grenades
RGD-33 Hand Grenade
In the scene where Artist (Andrey Myagkov) is disguised as Lenin, Kravchuk (Mikhail Kokshenov), dressed as a Red sailor from the Russian Civil war, carries an RGD-33 hand grenade. This grenade lacks the common fragmentation sleeve. In the final scene, Fyodor Sokolov (Dmitry Kharatyan) uses a bundle of RGD-33 grenades.
URG Training Hand Grenade
In the final scene, Artist (Andrey Myagkov) throws a hand grenade that appears to be a URG training grenade. The URG is widely used in Soviet/Russian army as an stand-in for the F-1 hand grenade.
Fake Gas Grenade
In the final scene, Artist (Andrey Myagkov) and Kravchuk (Mikhail Kokshenov) use fake gas grenades.
Trivia
Armor
Unknown Smith & Wesson Revolver
On some of the video covers of the film, Fyodor Sokolov (Dmitry Kharatyan) holds a revolver which is similar to both the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special and Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight. It is likely hand drawn (or, perhaps, salvaged from an unrelated photo) into the picture, so it is likely not meant to be any revolver in particular.