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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = A Midnight Clear | |||
|picture = AMC.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = Keith Gordon | |||
|date= April 24, 1992 | |||
|language = English<br />German | |||
|studio=Beacon Communications<br />A&M Films | |||
|distributor=InterStar Releasing | |||
|character1=Bud Miller | |||
|actor1=[[Peter Berg]] | |||
|character2=Mel Avakian | |||
|actor2=[[Kevin Dillon]] | |||
|character3=Stan Shutzer | |||
|actor3=[[Arye Gross]] | |||
|character4=Will "Won't" Knott | |||
|actor4=[[Ethan Hawke]] | |||
|character5=Vance "Mother" Wilkins | |||
|actor5=[[Gary Sinise]] | |||
|character6=Paul "Father" Mundy | |||
|actor6=[[Frank Whaley]] | |||
|character7=Maj. Griffin | |||
|actor7=[[John C. McGinley]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''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]]. | |||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
__TOC__<br clear="all"> | __TOC__<br clear="all"> | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The [[MP40]] is briefly seen carried by a German soldier. | The [[MP40]] is briefly seen carried by a German soldier. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:AMC 915.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:AMC 915.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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== M1 Garand == | == 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]]). | 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]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | ||
[[File:AMC 921.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The men in the unit carry the M1 Garand.]] | [[File:AMC 921.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The men in the unit carry the M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[File:AMC 922.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The men have bayonets affixed to their Garands while searching a villa.]] | [[File:AMC 922.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The men have bayonets affixed to their Garands while searching a villa.]] | ||
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== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by Mel Avakian ([[Kevin Dillon]]) as well as Lt. Ware ([[Larry Joshua]]). | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by Mel Avakian ([[Kevin Dillon]]) as well as Lt. Ware ([[Larry Joshua]]). | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[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 WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[File:AMC 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1 Carbine]] is reloaded by Mel Avakian ([[Kevin Dillon]]). ]] | [[File:AMC 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1 Carbine]] is reloaded by Mel Avakian ([[Kevin Dillon]]). ]] | ||
== | == Mauser vz. 24 == | ||
Some [[vz. 24 Czech Mauser]]s are used by German forces in the film. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Czech vz. 24.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:AMC 932.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:AMC 932.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M1919A4 | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and is seen manned by Mother. Miller is seen on the machine gun while hiding from a German column. | 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. | ||
[[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb| | [[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:AMC 919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mother mans the M1919A4.]] | [[File:AMC 919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mother ([[Gary Sinise]]) mans the M1919A4.]] | ||
[[File:AMC 902.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1919A4 mounted on the jeep.]] | [[File:AMC 902.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1919A4 operated by Mother ([[Gary Sinise]]) is mounted on the jeep.]] | ||
[[File:AMC 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bud Miller ([[Peter Berg]]) mans the M1919A4.]] | [[File:AMC 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bud Miller ([[Peter Berg]]) mans the M1919A4.]] | ||
==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
An [[MG34]] machine gun is shown mounted | An [[MG34]] machine gun is shown mounted on top of a German half-track. | ||
[[Image:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with 50 round belt drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with 50 round belt drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:AMC 914.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:AMC 914.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[MG34]] machine gun is shown mounted on top of the German half-track.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]]. | A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]]. | ||
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | [[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | ||
[[File:AMC 917.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:AMC 917.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the upper left, a Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]]. ]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
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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.
MG34
An MG34 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.
