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[[File:Malcolm X.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Malcolm X'' (1992)]] | |||
'''''Malcolm X''''' is the 1992 biographical film directed by [[Spike Lee]] and starring [[Denzel Washington]] as the controversial black civil rights leader. The cast included [[Angela Bassett]], [[Giancarlo Esposito]], [[Delroy Lindo]] and [[Al Freeman Jr.]] in addition to [[Spike Lee]] in a supporting role. | |||
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=Rifles= | |||
== M2 Carbine == | |||
After receiving threats, Malcolm ([[Denzel Washington]]) is seen keeping watch over his home while armed with an [[M2 Carbine]]. | |||
[[Image:M2 carbine MP.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | |||
[[File:MX 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After receiving threats, Malcolm X ([[Denzel Washington]]) is seen keeping watch over his home armed with an [[M2 Carbine]]. This is a reference to a famous photo of the real Malcolm X holding the rifle.]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
== Colt M1911 == | |||
A few moments later, right before the firebombing of his house, Malcolm takes out a Colt [[M1911]] and draws the slide back. Another one is used by Thomas Hayer ([[Giancarlo Esposito]]) to assassinate Malcolm X. | |||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:MX 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malcolm holds the Colt [[M1911]] while carrying his children away from his house.]] | |||
[[File:MX 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is seen on the right.]] | |||
[[File:MX 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hayer fires the pistol on the left.]] | |||
[[File:MX 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is used by Thomas Hayer ([[Giancarlo Esposito]]).]] | |||
== Luger P08 == | |||
A [[Luger P08]] pistol is seen being used to assassinate Malcolm X. | |||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | |||
[[File:MX 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Luger is seen handled. ]] | |||
[[File:MX 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Luger P08]] is seen on the left. ]] | |||
[[File:MX 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Luger is fired on the right. ]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | |||
Three [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers are seen on the table where gunmen are seen preparing for his assassination. | |||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:MX 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two S&W's are seen at the bottom of the frame. A third, located at the top, seems to be a Heavy Barreled model 10.]] | |||
==Colt Official Police== | |||
A nickel-plated [[Colt Official Police]] revolver is seen on the table where gunmen are seen preparing for his assassination. | |||
[[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:MX 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nickel-plated [[Colt Official Police]] revolver is seen on the table in the center, ]] | |||
== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 14== | ||
When the house of the Littles (Malcolm X's Birth name) is firebombed by the KKK, Malcolm's father Earl Little (Tommy Hollis) is seen with a long barreled revolver with what looks like target sights. He fires the revolver at KKK members. The revolver appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 14]]. | |||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel14.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 14 - .38 spl]] | |||
[[File:MX 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malcolm's father Earl Little (Tommy Hollis) is seen with a long barreled revolver that appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 14]].]] | |||
[[File:MalcolmX_113.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malcolm's father Earl Little (Tommy Hollis) holds the revolver.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | |||
Malcolm X (at the time, Malcolm "Red" Little) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] to play Russian roulette with Rudy ([[Roger Guenveur Smith]]). | |||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | |||
[[File:MX 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malcolm X (at the time, Malcolm "Red" Little) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]. ]] | |||
==Walther Model 4== | |||
West Indian Archie ([[Delroy Lindo]]) gives Malcolm X (At the time, Malcolm "Red" Little) a [[Walther Model 4]]. West Indian Archie refers to it as his first gun. One is also seen on the table of guns. | |||
[[Image:Walther mod 4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther Model 4 - .32 ACP]] | |||
[[File:MX 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|West Indian Archie ([[Delroy Lindo]]) gives Malcolm X (At the time, Malcolm "Red" Little) a [[Walther Model 4]].]] | |||
[[File:MX 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Near the top of the image.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun == | == Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun == | ||
A Sawed-off [[Double Barrel Shotgun]] is seen being used by one of the assassins. | |||
[[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:MX 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sawed-off [[Double Barrel Shotgun]] is held by one of the assassins. ]] | |||
[[File:MX 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sawed-off [[Double Barrel Shotgun]] is seen being used by one of the assassins.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | |||
[[Category:Biographical Movie]] | |||
[[Category:Spike Lee]] | |||
[[Category:National Film Registry]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 9 March 2018
Malcolm X is the 1992 biographical film directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington as the controversial black civil rights leader. The cast included Angela Bassett, Giancarlo Esposito, Delroy Lindo and Al Freeman Jr. in addition to Spike Lee in a supporting role.
The following weapons were used in the film Malcolm X:
Rifles
M2 Carbine
After receiving threats, Malcolm (Denzel Washington) is seen keeping watch over his home while armed with an M2 Carbine.
Handguns
Colt M1911
A few moments later, right before the firebombing of his house, Malcolm takes out a Colt M1911 and draws the slide back. Another one is used by Thomas Hayer (Giancarlo Esposito) to assassinate Malcolm X.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 pistol is seen being used to assassinate Malcolm X.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Three Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers are seen on the table where gunmen are seen preparing for his assassination.
Colt Official Police
A nickel-plated Colt Official Police revolver is seen on the table where gunmen are seen preparing for his assassination.
Smith & Wesson Model 14
When the house of the Littles (Malcolm X's Birth name) is firebombed by the KKK, Malcolm's father Earl Little (Tommy Hollis) is seen with a long barreled revolver with what looks like target sights. He fires the revolver at KKK members. The revolver appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 14.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Malcolm X (at the time, Malcolm "Red" Little) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 36 to play Russian roulette with Rudy (Roger Guenveur Smith).
Walther Model 4
West Indian Archie (Delroy Lindo) gives Malcolm X (At the time, Malcolm "Red" Little) a Walther Model 4. West Indian Archie refers to it as his first gun. One is also seen on the table of guns.
Shotguns
Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun
A Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun is seen being used by one of the assassins.
