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− | '' | + | [[Image:King kong1976.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''King Kong (1976)'']] |
− | + | '''''King Kong''''' is the 1976 adventure film remake of the [[King Kong (1933)|1933 adventure film of the same name]] and was directed by [[John Guillermin]] (''[[The Blue Max]]''). The film follows an oil expedition that stumbles upon a mysterious island where the legendary creature is found to exist. The film's cast included [[Jeff Bridges]], Jessica Lange, and [[Charles Grodin]]. The film was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, who would also produce a 1986 sequel ''[[King Kong Lives]]''. | |
− | + | {{Film Title}} | |
+ | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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− | + | =Handguns= | |
+ | == Colt Python == | ||
+ | The first mate of the ''Petrox Explorer'', Carnahan ([[Ed Lauter]]), uses what appears to be [[Colt Python]]. | ||
+ | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|[[Colt Python]] with 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
+ | [[Image:kong14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan holsters his [[Colt Python]].]] | ||
+ | [[Image:kong15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan speaks to Captain Ross, the [[Colt Python]] in view.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:kong16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carnahan draws his [[Colt Python]] when the search party is confronted by Kong on the log.]] | ||
+ | ==Star Model B== | ||
+ | A [[Star Model B]] pistol is carried by Fred Wilson ([[Charles Grodin]]) in his holster. | ||
+ | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:KK76 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fred Wilson ([[Charles Grodin]]) carries the pistol on the right.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Rifles= | ||
+ | == M16== | ||
+ | [[M16 Rifle|M16]] rifles are carried by National Guardsmen in New York. | ||
+ | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his M16.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Remington Model 760== | ||
+ | Timmons ([[Mario Gallo]]), one of the sailors, uses a [[Remington Model 760]] pump action rifle. This also appears to be the rifle used by | ||
+ | Jack Prescott ([[Jeff Bridges]]). | ||
+ | [[Image:RemingtonModel760.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 760 - first introduced in 1952]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Timmons, on the left with the knit cap, carrying a Remington Model 760.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Marlin Model 336== | ||
+ | Boan ([[Julius Harris]]) uses a [[Marlin Model 336]] rifle. | ||
+ | [[Image:MarlinModel336C.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Marlin 336C Carbine - .30-30 Carbine]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Boan (right) with his scoped rifle.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | =Shotguns= | ||
+ | == Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" == | ||
+ | One of the sailors, Joe Perko ([[Jack O'Halloran]]), carries a [[Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 gauge.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Joe Perko ([[Jack O'Halloran]]) talks to Roy Bagley ([[René Auberjonois]]), with his Trench Gun on the beach.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe and the other sailors react to the sound of distant drums.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Machine Guns= | ||
== M134 Minigun == | == M134 Minigun == | ||
+ | While on top of the World Trade Center, Kong is strafed by Huey gunships armed with rockets and [[M134 minigun]]s. Footage of the minigun firing was later reused in the 1987 film ''[[The Running Man]]'', which inspired [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUjldHxiXo this amusing mashup video]''. | ||
+ | [[Image:Armament.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M134 Minigun mounted on M21 Armament Subsystem, same as in the films (this also includes huge M158 Rocket Launcher.)]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong30.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M134 minigun is mounted on the helicopter.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong32.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The minigun fires. Footage of the minigun firing was later reused in the 1987 film ''[[The Running Man]].'' This moment inspired [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUjldHxiXo this amusing video]''.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Other= | ||
+ | == M2A1-7 Flamethrower == | ||
+ | National Guardsmen atop the World Trade Center use an [[M2 Flamethrower|M2A1-7]] flamethrower. This pairs the older M2 tanks with the newer M7 wand. | ||
+ | [[File:M2A1-7 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M2 Flamethrower]] | ||
+ | [[Image:76kong27.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A National Guardsman uses his flamethrower. Note that the wand only has one pistol grip.]] | ||
− | + | =See Also= | |
+ | {{King Kong}} | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Adventure Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
+ | [[Category:John Guillermin]] |
Latest revision as of 13:55, 2 December 2021
King Kong is the 1976 adventure film remake of the 1933 adventure film of the same name and was directed by John Guillermin (The Blue Max). The film follows an oil expedition that stumbles upon a mysterious island where the legendary creature is found to exist. The film's cast included Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, and Charles Grodin. The film was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, who would also produce a 1986 sequel King Kong Lives.
The following weapons were used in the film King Kong (1976):
Handguns
Colt Python
The first mate of the Petrox Explorer, Carnahan (Ed Lauter), uses what appears to be Colt Python.
Star Model B
A Star Model B pistol is carried by Fred Wilson (Charles Grodin) in his holster.
Rifles
M16
M16 rifles are carried by National Guardsmen in New York.
Remington Model 760
Timmons (Mario Gallo), one of the sailors, uses a Remington Model 760 pump action rifle. This also appears to be the rifle used by Jack Prescott (Jeff Bridges).
Marlin Model 336
Boan (Julius Harris) uses a Marlin Model 336 rifle.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
One of the sailors, Joe Perko (Jack O'Halloran), carries a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
Machine Guns
M134 Minigun
While on top of the World Trade Center, Kong is strafed by Huey gunships armed with rockets and M134 miniguns. Footage of the minigun firing was later reused in the 1987 film The Running Man, which inspired this amusing mashup video.
Other
M2A1-7 Flamethrower
National Guardsmen atop the World Trade Center use an M2A1-7 flamethrower. This pairs the older M2 tanks with the newer M7 wand.