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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = ''Two-Minute Warning'' | |name = ''Two-Minute Warning'' | ||
|picture = | |picture = 2minuteWarn.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie poster'' | |caption = ''Movie poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
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|actor1=[[Charlton Heston]] | |actor1=[[Charlton Heston]] | ||
|character2=Sgt. Chris Button | |character2=Sgt. Chris Button | ||
|actor2=[[John Cassavetes ]] | |actor2=[[John Cassavetes]] | ||
|character3=Sam McKeever | |character3=Sam McKeever | ||
|actor3=[[Martin Balsam]] | |actor3=[[Martin Balsam]] | ||
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|character7=Vendor | |character7=Vendor | ||
|actor7=[[Robert Ginty]] | |actor7=[[Robert Ginty]] | ||
|character8= | |character8=S.W.A.T. Officer Pratt | ||
|actor8=[[]] | |actor8=[[Larry Manetti]] | ||
|character9= | |character9=Stu Sandman | ||
|actor9=[[]] | |actor9=[[Jack Klugman]] | ||
|character10= | |character10=Priest | ||
|actor10=[[]] | |actor10=[[Mitchell Ryan]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Two Minute Warning''''' is a 1976 thriller directed by Larry Peerce and starring an ensemble cast including [[Charlton Heston]], [[John Cassavetes]], [[Martin Balsam]], and [[Beau Bridges]]. The plot follows a mysterious gunman who appears at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during Championship X (a thinly-disguised reference to Super Bowl X) and the efforts of the police to stop him before he can cause mass panic. | '''''Two Minute Warning''''' is a 1976 American thriller directed by Larry Peerce and starring an ensemble cast including [[Charlton Heston]], [[John Cassavetes]], [[Martin Balsam]], and [[Beau Bridges]]. The plot follows a mysterious gunman who appears at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during Championship X (a thinly-disguised reference to Super Bowl X) and the efforts of the police to stop him before he can cause mass panic. | ||
When the film aired on US network television, the film was re-edited to add a heist subplot in order to tone down the violent nature of the original premise. | When the film aired on US network television, the film was re-edited to add a heist subplot in order to tone down the violent nature of the original premise. | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ||
All LAPD officers, including Captain Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]) , are armed with [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. | All LAPD officers, including Captain Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]), are armed with [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel15.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&WModel15.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officers' revolvers are visible as they attempt to detain Mike Ramsay ([[Beau Bridges]]) after he admits that he has seen the sniper.]] | [[Image:Tmw-revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officers' revolvers are visible as they attempt to detain Mike Ramsay ([[Beau Bridges]]) after he admits that he has seen the sniper.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT Officer Pratt ([[Larry Manetti]]) hands off his Model 15 to a fellow officer.]] | [[Image:Tmw-revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT Officer Pratt ([[Larry Manetti]]) hands off his Model 15 to a fellow officer.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
A referee fires a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] to initiate play during the second half of the game. | A referee fires a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] to initiate play during the second half of the game. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith &Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Tmw-revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Remington 742== | ==Remington 742== | ||
The sniper ([[Warren Miller]]) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]), a "[[Remington Model 7400|modified Remington 742]]". The rifle is fitted with a scope, an extended 30- round magazine, and is concealed within special pockets in the sniper's jacket. | The sniper ([[Warren Miller]]) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]), a "[[Remington Model 7400|modified Remington 742]]". The rifle is fitted with a scope, an extended 30-round magazine, and is concealed within special pockets in the sniper's jacket. | ||
[[Image:Rem742.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 742 - .30-06 Springfield]] | |||
[[Image:Rem742.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Tmw-r742-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper assembles the Remington 742.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r742-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper assembles the Remington 742.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-r742-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assembled rifle lays on the ground as the sniper takes a break.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r742-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assembled rifle lays on the ground as the sniper takes a break.]] | ||
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[[Image:Tmw-r742-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper shoots wildly after being hit by police gunfire.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r742-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper shoots wildly after being hit by police gunfire.]] | ||
==M16 | ==M16== | ||
[[M16 (SP1)]] rifles are used by most members of the LAPD SWAT team, including Sergeant Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]). The rifles have the original three-prong flash hiders and 30 round magazines. | |||
[[M16 | |||
[[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" flash hider - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Button directs his officers to search a house after raiding it.]] | [[Image:Tmw-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Button directs his officers to search a house after raiding it.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A SWAT officer provides cover as his comrades move up a stairwell.]] | [[Image:Tmw-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A SWAT officer provides cover as his comrades move up a stairwell.]] | ||
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==Remington 1100== | ==Remington 1100== | ||
[[Remington 1100]] shotguns are carried by some LAPD SWAT officers. | [[Remington 1100]] shotguns are carried by some LAPD SWAT officers. | ||
[[Image:Remington1100TacticalSlugGun.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Remington1100TacticalSlugGun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington Model 1100 Tactical Shotgun - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-r870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers receive orders before deploying around the Coliseum.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers receive orders before deploying around the Coliseum.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-r870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer provides cover as his comrade climbs to the sniper's position.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer provides cover as his comrade climbs to the sniper's position.]] | ||
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==IMI Uzi== | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
An [[Uzi]] | An [[Uzi]] is pulled by SWAT Sgt. Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]) when he arrests a potential suspect in the stands. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While undercover, Sgt. Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]) withdraws an Uzi concealed in a bag.]] | [[Image:Tmw-uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While undercover, Sgt. Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]) withdraws an Uzi concealed in a bag.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]) points the Uzi at the suspect.]] | [[Image:Tmw-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Chris Button ([[John Cassavetes]]) points the Uzi at the suspect.]] | ||
==Remington Model 700== | ==Remington Model 700== | ||
[[Remington Model 700]]s are used by the SWAT sniper teams. | |||
[[Remington Model 700]] | [[Image:Remington 700 BDL.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington Model 700 (1970s Production) - .308 Winchester]] | ||
[[Image:Remington 700 BDL.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington Model 700 (1970s Production) .308 Winchester]] | |||
[[Image:Tmw-rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A SWAT marksman and a spotter attempt to pinpoint the location of the sniper.]] | [[Image:Tmw-rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A SWAT marksman and a spotter attempt to pinpoint the location of the sniper.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A second SWAT sniper team in position.]] | [[Image:Tmw-rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A second SWAT sniper team in position.]] | ||
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==Federal Gas Riot Gun== | ==Federal Gas Riot Gun== | ||
A [[Federal Gas Riot Gun]] is used by a SWAT officer during a domestic disturbance call. | A [[Federal Gas Riot Gun]] is used by a SWAT officer during a domestic disturbance call. | ||
[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] | [[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Federal L-5 Gas Riot Gun - 37mm]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-gasgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A SWAT officer prepares to fire the gas gun at the house.]] | [[Image:Tmw-gasgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A SWAT officer prepares to fire the gas gun at the house.]] | ||
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Two Minute Warning is a 1976 American thriller directed by Larry Peerce and starring an ensemble cast including Charlton Heston, John Cassavetes, Martin Balsam, and Beau Bridges. The plot follows a mysterious gunman who appears at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during Championship X (a thinly-disguised reference to Super Bowl X) and the efforts of the police to stop him before he can cause mass panic. When the film aired on US network television, the film was re-edited to add a heist subplot in order to tone down the violent nature of the original premise.
The following weapons were used in the film Two-Minute Warning:
Smith & Wesson Model 15
All LAPD officers, including Captain Peter Holly (Charlton Heston), are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolvers.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A referee fires a Smith & Wesson Model 36 to initiate play during the second half of the game.
Remington 742
The sniper (Warren Miller) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly (Charlton Heston), a "modified Remington 742". The rifle is fitted with a scope, an extended 30-round magazine, and is concealed within special pockets in the sniper's jacket.
M16
M16 (SP1) rifles are used by most members of the LAPD SWAT team, including Sergeant Chris Button (John Cassavetes). The rifles have the original three-prong flash hiders and 30 round magazines.
Remington 1100
Remington 1100 shotguns are carried by some LAPD SWAT officers.
IMI Uzi
An Uzi is pulled by SWAT Sgt. Chris Button (John Cassavetes) when he arrests a potential suspect in the stands.
Remington Model 700
Remington Model 700s are used by the SWAT sniper teams.
Federal Gas Riot Gun
A Federal Gas Riot Gun is used by a SWAT officer during a domestic disturbance call.
