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[[Image:spook_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Spook Who Sat by the Door'' (1973)]] | [[Image:spook_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Spook Who Sat by the Door'' (1973)]] | ||
'''''The Spook Who Sat by the Door''''' (1973) was directed by [[Ivan Dixon]], based on the novel by Sam Greenlee, and starred Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, and [[J.A. Preston]]. Virtually unknown to white audiences, the film is | '''''The Spook Who Sat by the Door''''' (1973) was directed by [[Ivan Dixon]], based on the novel by Sam Greenlee, and starred Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, and [[J.A. Preston]]. Virtually unknown to white audiences, the film is only one of two IMFDB [[Blaxploitation]] films to be included in the National Film Registry, ''[[Shaft (1971)]]'' being the other. The first African American CIA officer, Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook), leaves the Agency and organizes an armed rebellion against “whitey” in Chicago. | ||
'''The following firearms were used in the film ''The | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Spook Who Sat by the Door''': | ||
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==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook) and Chicago police detective Dawson ([[J.A. Preston]]) both carry the [[Colt Detective Special]]. | |||
[[Image: ColtDetectiveSpec SquareButt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Square Butt - .38 Special]] | [[Image: ColtDetectiveSpec SquareButt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Square Butt - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Spook10_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Freeman warns Do-Daddy Dean (Paul Butler).]] | [[Image:Spook10_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Freeman warns Do-Daddy Dean (Paul Butler).]] | ||
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== M1911A1== | == M1911A1== | ||
Members of the Cobras carry the [[M1911A1]] pistol. | |||
[[Image: M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1.]] | [[Image: M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook35_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras threaten an Illinois National Guard Colonel (Stephen Ferry).]] | [[Image:Spook35_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras threaten an Illinois National Guard Colonel (Stephen Ferry).]] | ||
== M16 Rifle== | == M16 Rifle== | ||
Both National Guardsmen and Cobras carry [[M16 Rifle]]s. | |||
[[Image: M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image: M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook18_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A sentry patrols the National Guard Armory.]] | [[Image:Spook18_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A sentry patrols the National Guard Armory.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook19_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | [[Image:Spook19_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Cobra attacks the armory.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook22_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Freeman examines the haul from the armory heist.]] | [[Image:Spook22_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Freeman examines the haul from the armory heist.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook23_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras distribute the stolen weapons.]] | [[Image:Spook23_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras distribute the stolen weapons.]] | ||
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==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
Various Cobras wield [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | |||
[[Image: IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image: IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook16_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Cobras rob a bank.]] | [[Image:Spook16_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Cobras rob a bank.]] | ||
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Detective Dawson signals a riot with a flare gun. | Detective Dawson signals a riot with a flare gun. | ||
[[Image:Spook29_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:Spook29_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Blaxploitation]] | [[Category:Blaxploitation]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:National Film Registry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 29 July 2023
The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) was directed by Ivan Dixon, based on the novel by Sam Greenlee, and starred Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, and J.A. Preston. Virtually unknown to white audiences, the film is only one of two IMFDB Blaxploitation films to be included in the National Film Registry, Shaft (1971) being the other. The first African American CIA officer, Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook), leaves the Agency and organizes an armed rebellion against “whitey” in Chicago.
The following firearms were used in the film The Spook Who Sat by the Door:
Colt Detective Special
Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook) and Chicago police detective Dawson (J.A. Preston) both carry the Colt Detective Special.
M1911A1
Members of the Cobras carry the M1911A1 pistol.
M16 Rifle
Both National Guardsmen and Cobras carry M16 Rifles.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Various Cobras wield 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns.
Arisaka Type 2
Cobras train using a Arisaka Type 2 bolt-action rifle.
Flare Gun
Detective Dawson signals a riot with a flare gun.
