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A Midnight Clear
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A Midnight Clear is a 1992 World War II film directed by Keith Gordon, who also wrote the screenplay. Based on the novel by William Wharton (who also was the author of Birdy), the film centers around a US Army Intelligence unit that stumbles upon a platoon of German soldiers who wish to surrender on Christmas Eve. The film's cast also includes David Jensen, Larry Joshua, and Curt Lowens.
The following weapons were used in the film A Midnight Clear:
Handguns
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is seen used by the Older German Soldier (Curt Lowens).
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is seen used by Bud Miller (Peter Berg) in the film.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is briefly seen carried by a German soldier.
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during WWII and carried by several characters in the film including Will Knott (Ethan Hawke), Vance 'Mother' Wilkins (Gary Sinise) and Paul 'Father' Mundy (Frank Whaley).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by Mel Avakian (Kevin Dillon) as well as Lt. Ware (Larry Joshua).
Mauser vz. 24
Some vz. 24 Czech Mausers are used by German forces in the film.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The German-made Mauser Gewehr 1898 bolt-action rifle is seen used by German troops in the film.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and is seen manned by Mother (Gary Sinise). Miller is seen on the machine gun while hiding from a German column.
MG 34
An MG 34 machine gun is shown mounted on top of a German half-track.
Other
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is seen carried by the men in the unit.
Panzerfaust
A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a Panzerfaust.
