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''The Eiger Sanction'' is a 1975 thriller directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]].  In the film, Eastwood plays a former assassin who is persuaded to take on a final "sanction" while leading a group of climbers up the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps.  Notable for its spectacular climbing sequences and one of the early directing efforts for the actor.
{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}}
|name=The Eiger Sanction
|picture=The Eiger Sanction poster.jpg
|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster''
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States
|director=Clint Eastwood
|date=1975
|studio=The Malpaso Company
|distributor=Universal Studios
|character1=John Hemlock
|actor1=[[Clint Eastwood]]
|character2=Ben Bowman
|actor2=[[George Kennedy]]
|character3=Jemima Brown
|actor3=[[Vonetta McGee]]
|character4=Pope
|actor4=[[Gregory Walcott]]
|character5=Miles Mellough
|actor5=[[Jack Cassidy]]
}}


The following guns were used in the film ''The Eiger Sanction'':


[[Image:The Eiger Sanction poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Eiger Sanction'' (1975)]]
 
 
'''''The Eiger Sanction''''' is a 1975 thriller directed by [[Clint Eastwood]], who stars in the film as Dr. John Hemlock, a former assassin who is persuaded to accept a final "sanction" while leading a group of climbers up the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps.  Adapted from the novel of the same name by Trevanian, the film is notable for its spectacular climbing sequences as well as being one of the earliest directorial efforts for the actor.
 
{{Film Title|The Eiger Sanction}}


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Dr. John Hemlock ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 40]] as the main weapon in his "sanctions".
Dr. John Hemlock ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 40]] as the main weapon in his "sanctions".
[[Image:S&WM40.jpg|thumb|none|350px|38 Special Model 40 "Centennial" with grip safety]]
[[Image:S&WM40.jpg|thumb|none|350px|38 Special Model 40 "Centennial" with grip safety]]
[[Image:Eiger003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Eiger003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. John Hemlock ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 40]].]]
[[Image:Eiger019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Eiger019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver on the floor.]]


==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is used by Miles' thug when he chases Hemlock in the Arizona desert.
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is used by Miles' thug when he chases Hemlock in the Arizona desert.
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver.]]
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver.]]
[[Image:Eiger009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Eiger009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver in the hands of the driver during the chase.]]
 
==Lahti L-35==
Hemlock takes out a target who held a [[Lahti L-35]].
[[Image:SwedishM40.jpg|thumb|300px|none| Lahti pistol. 9mm Parabellum]]
[[Image:Eiger007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hemlock takes out a target who held a [[Lahti L-35]].]]


==Ithaca 37==
==Ithaca 37==
Hemlock uses an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun during the chase in the desert.
Hemlock uses an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun during the chase in the desert.
[[Image:IthacaM37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 long barrel hunting version - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Ithaca37Featherllight.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca 37 with long barrel - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Eiger013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Eiger013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hemlock holds the Ithaca.]]
[[Image:Eiger015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Eiger015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is seen.]]
[[Image:Eiger017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:Eiger017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sideview of the shotgun.]]
 
==Lahti L-35==
Hemlock takes out a target who held a [[Lahti L-35]].
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[[Image:Eiger007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


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The Eiger Sanction
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Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnited States
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Release Date 1975
Studio The Malpaso Company
Distributor Universal Studios
Main Cast
Character Actor
John Hemlock Clint Eastwood
Ben Bowman George Kennedy
Jemima Brown Vonetta McGee
Pope Gregory Walcott
Miles Mellough Jack Cassidy




The Eiger Sanction is a 1975 thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, who stars in the film as Dr. John Hemlock, a former assassin who is persuaded to accept a final "sanction" while leading a group of climbers up the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Trevanian, the film is notable for its spectacular climbing sequences as well as being one of the earliest directorial efforts for the actor.


The following weapons were used in the film The Eiger Sanction:


Smith & Wesson Model 40

Dr. John Hemlock (Clint Eastwood) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 40 as the main weapon in his "sanctions".

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38 Special Model 40 "Centennial" with grip safety
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Dr. John Hemlock (Clint Eastwood) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 40.
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The revolver on the floor.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is used by Miles' thug when he chases Hemlock in the Arizona desert.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver.
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The revolver in the hands of the driver during the chase.

Lahti L-35

Hemlock takes out a target who held a Lahti L-35.

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Lahti pistol. 9mm Parabellum
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Hemlock takes out a target who held a Lahti L-35.

Ithaca 37

Hemlock uses an Ithaca 37 shotgun during the chase in the desert.

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Ithaca 37 with long barrel - 12 Gauge
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Hemlock holds the Ithaca.
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The shotgun is seen.
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Sideview of the shotgun.