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[[Image:Goats.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Men Who Stare at Goats'' (2009)]] | [[Image:Goats.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Men Who Stare at Goats'' (2009)]] | ||
'''''The Men Who Stare at Goats''''' is the 2009 feature film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jon Ronson. The film follows a reporter who uncovers a secret US government program that explored the possibility of the use of psychic powers as a weapon. The film was directed by [[Grant Heslov]] and stars [[George Clooney]], [[Jeff Bridges]], [[Kevin Spacey]], and [[Ewan McGregor]]. | |||
{{Film Title|The Men Who Stare at Goats}} | |||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
An [[M1911A1]] is used by the | An [[M1911A1]] is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M1911A1]] is used by the | [[Image:MWSAG 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M1911A1]] is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip.]] | ||
==Tokarev TT-33== | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
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== | ==AKM== | ||
An [[AKM]] is seen used by a Viet Cong fighter. | |||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:MWSAG 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==AKMS== | |||
An [[AKMS]] is used by one of the second kidnappers. | |||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|360px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:MWSAG 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
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==M16A1 Rifle== | ==M16A1 Rifle== | ||
[[M16A1]] | [[M16A1]]s are used by members of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam including Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]). | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|101st Airborne soldiers exit the helicopter with their | [[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|101st Airborne soldiers exit the helicopter with their M16A1s.]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers open fire with their | [[Image:MWSAG 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers open fire with their M16A1s.]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]) tries to clear his M16A1.]] | [[Image:MWSAG 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]) tries to clear his M16A1.]] | ||
==M60 Machine Gun== | ==M60 Machine Gun== | ||
An [[M60]] is used by a | An [[M60]] is used by a Huey doorgunner as well as a member of Django's platoon in Vietnam. | ||
[[Image:M60_01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60_01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Huey doorgunner provides cover with the M60.]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier opens fire with the M60.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the KROM security company in Iraq. | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the KROM security company in Iraq. | ||
[[Image:MP5A3_StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5A3_StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Krom security contractor Phil Driver ([[Terry Serpico]]) is armed with the MP5A3.]] | ||
==M4A1 Carbine== | ==M4A1 Carbine== | ||
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==M16A2== | ==M16A2== | ||
Army soldiers stationed at the Iraq base are armed with [[M16A2]] rifles. | Army soldiers stationed at the Iraq base are armed with [[M16A2]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]] | |||
[[Image:MWSAG 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on top of an APC | The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on top of an APC (FV 432 standing-in for an M113) at the US Army base. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:MWSAG 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:MWSAG 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:59, 29 July 2023
The Men Who Stare at Goats is the 2009 feature film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jon Ronson. The film follows a reporter who uncovers a secret US government program that explored the possibility of the use of psychic powers as a weapon. The film was directed by Grant Heslov and stars George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, and Ewan McGregor.
The following weapons were used in the film The Men Who Stare at Goats:
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip.
Tokarev TT-33
A Tokarev TT-33 is used by one of the first kidnappers. It's seen held by Lyn Cassady (George Clooney).
AKM
An AKM is seen used by a Viet Cong fighter.
AKMS
An AKMS is used by one of the second kidnappers.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is used by Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey).
M16A1 Rifle
M16A1s are used by members of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam including Bill Django (Jeff Bridges).
M60 Machine Gun
An M60 is used by a Huey doorgunner as well as a member of Django's platoon in Vietnam.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is used by the KROM security company in Iraq.
M4A1 Carbine
M4A1 Carbines are used by both security companies when they open fire upon each other.
M16A2
Army soldiers stationed at the Iraq base are armed with M16A2 rifles.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2 is seen mounted on top of an APC (FV 432 standing-in for an M113) at the US Army base.
Mk 19 grenade launcher
The Mk 19 grenade launcher is seen mounted atop a humvee at the Army base.
