Midnight Express - Revision history

Ben41 at 04:44, 29 March 2021

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	[[Image:MidnightExpress.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|''Midnight Express'' (1978)]]		[[Image:MidnightExpress.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|''Midnight Express'' (1978)]]

	'''''Midnight Express''''' is a 1978 drama that tells the true story of Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]), a young American who is sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling and the harrowing conditions he must endure while incarcerated there. The film was directed by Alan Parker (''[[Mississippi Burning]]'') and was based on a novel that was adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]].		'''''Midnight Express''''' is a 1978 drama that tells the true story of Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]), a young American who is sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling and the harrowing conditions he must endure while incarcerated there. The film was directed by Alan Parker (''[[Mississippi Burning]]'') and was based on a novel that was adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]], who received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

	'''The following ~~guns~~ were used in the film ''Midnight Express'':'''		'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Midnight Express'':'''

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	Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the [[Sterling SMG\|Sterling L2A3]] notably at the airport.		Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the [[Sterling SMG\|Sterling L2A3]] notably at the airport.
	[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A soldiers points the muzzle of his at Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]),]]
	[[Image:MidEx 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

PyramidHead: /* Colt M1911 (Replica) */

2021-03-29T03:37:15Z

Colt M1911 (Replica)

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	==Colt M1911 (Replica)==		==Colt M1911 (Replica)==
	~~what~~ appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). The pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.		What appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). The pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide, indicating a PFC Replica.
	[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|What appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. ]]		[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|What appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. ]]

Ben41: /* Beretta M1934 */

2021-03-29T03:06:46Z

Beretta M1934

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	A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs.		A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs.
	[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs.]]

	==Colt M1911 (Replica)==		==Colt M1911 (Replica)==

Ben41: /* Colt M1911 (Replica) */

2021-03-29T03:06:12Z

Colt M1911 (Replica)

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	==Colt M1911 (Replica)==		==Colt M1911 (Replica)==
	An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). It is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.		what appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). The pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.
	[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|What appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. ]]
	[[Image:MidEx 14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Closeup of the pistol. Note the "SM" logo is seen on its slide, indicating that the pistol is a PFC Replica.]]

	[[Category:Movie]]		[[Category:Movie]]

Jcordell: /* Smith & Wesson Model 28 */

2021-03-28T02:06:18Z

Smith & Wesson Model 28

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	==Smith & Wesson Model 28==		==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
	Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy.		Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy.
	[[~~Image~~:~~Model28HP2~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[File:S&WModel28.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

Jcordell: Reverted edits by Rafa (talk) to last revision by Ultimate94ninja

2021-03-28T02:05:38Z

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	[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==~~Unidentified blank-firing revolver~~==		==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
	Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a ~~blank-firing replica revolver~~ on Billy.		Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy.
			[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

Rafa: /* Smith & Wesson Model 28 */

2020-04-26T10:10:40Z

Smith & Wesson Model 28

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	[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==~~Smith & Wesson Model 28~~==		==Unidentified blank-firing revolver==
	Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a ~~[[Smith & Wesson Model 28]]~~ on Billy.		Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a blank-firing replica revolver on Billy.
	~~[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]~~
	[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]		[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

Ultimate94ninja at 14:26, 24 September 2018

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	'''''Midnight Express''''' is a 1978 drama that tells the true story of Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]), a young American who is sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling and the harrowing conditions he must endure while incarcerated there. The film was directed by Alan Parker (''[[Mississippi Burning]]'') and was based on a novel that was adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]].		'''''Midnight Express''''' is a 1978 drama that tells the true story of Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]), a young American who is sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling and the harrowing conditions he must endure while incarcerated there. The film was directed by Alan Parker (''[[Mississippi Burning]]'') and was based on a novel that was adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]].


	'''The following guns were used in the film ''Midnight Express'':'''		'''The following guns were used in the film ''Midnight Express'':'''


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	==Sterling L2A3==		==Sterling L2A3==
	Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the [[Sterling SMG\|Sterling L2A3]] notably at the airport.		Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the [[Sterling SMG\|Sterling L2A3]] notably at the airport.
	[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]		[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==M1928A1 Thompson==		==M1928A1 Thompson==
	An [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|M1928A1 Thompson]] is briefly seen held by a Turkish soldier at the airport.		An [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|M1928A1 Thompson]] is briefly seen held by a Turkish soldier at the airport.
	[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:MidEx 01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==Uzi==		==Uzi==
	A full size [[Uzi]] is also seen carried by Turkish soldiers at the airport.		A full size [[Uzi]] is also seen carried by Turkish soldiers at the airport.
	[[Image:Uzi.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm.]]		[[Image:Uzi.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm.]]
	[[Image:MidEx 04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==M1 Carbine==		==M1 Carbine==
	The [[M1 Carbine]] is briefly seen carried by a Turkish guard while Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) is in the courtroom.		The [[M1 Carbine]] is briefly seen carried by a Turkish guard while Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) is in the courtroom.
	[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|450px\|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine\|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]]		[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|450px\|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine\|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]]
	[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==Smith & Wesson Model 28==		==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
	Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy.		Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy.
	[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:Model28HP2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==Beretta M1934==		==Beretta M1934==
	A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs.		A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs.
	[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	==Colt M1911 (Replica)==		==Colt M1911 (Replica)==
	An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). It is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.		An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). It is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.
	[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~]]		[[Image:MidEx 14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px]]

	[[Category:Movie]]		[[Category:Movie]]

Jcordell at 00:15, 25 February 2014

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	[[Category:Drama]]		[[Category:Drama]]
	[[Category:Crime]]		[[Category:Crime]]
			[[Category:Biographical Movie]]

Greg-Z: /* Colt M1911 (Replica) */

2013-11-01T19:04:22Z

Colt M1911 (Replica)

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	==Colt M1911 (Replica)==		==Colt M1911 (Replica)==
	An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou (Paul L. Smith). It is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.		An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). It is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide indicating a PFC Replica.
	[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px]]		[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px]]