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[[Image:Spieslikeusposter.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Promotional Poster for ''Spies Like Us'' (1985)]] | |||
'''''Spies Like Us''''' is a 1985 spy comedy film directed by [[John Landis]]. [[Chevy Chase]] and [[Dan Aykroyd]] co-star as hapless US government employees during the time of the Cold War who find themselves recruited by the CIA to unknowingly be decoys for the real spies on a mission to reprogram a Russian ICBM. | |||
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=Rifles= | |||
==M16== | |||
When Emmett Fitz-Hume ([[Chevy Chase]]) and Austin Millbarge ([[Dan Aykroyd]]) begin their CIA training, what appear to be US soldiers are seen carrying [[M16A1]] rifles, such as those seen running around the base. Also, [[M16A1|M16's]] are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen. | |||
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Slab Side M16 (AR-15/SP1) with M16A1-style flash hider - 5.56x45mm.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Emmett Fitz-Hume ([[Chevy Chase]]) and Austin Millbarge's ([[Dan Aykroyd]]) carry [[M16A1|M16's]] during their GLG-20 training.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the lack of a forward assist on Austin's M-16 on the left.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US soldiers firing M16s as part of Emmett and Austin's training. The soldier on the right is actor [[Matt Frewer]] in an early role.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 02.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US soldiers undergoing training, with an added element of "Scorched Earth." These appear to be prop weapons.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The fighter on the far left has an M16.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Army soldiers who storm the underground facility are armed with M16's.]] | |||
==Armalite AR-10== | |||
Other Afghan warriors are armed with [[Armalite AR-10]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:Ar10-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Eugene Stoner AR-10 prototype 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 02.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US soldiers undergoing training, with an added element of "Scorched Earth." One of the soldiers appears to be armed with an AR-10.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifle on the near left.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 49.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fighter uses the rifle.]] | |||
==Colt XM177== | |||
The guards at the abandoned outdoor theater are seen holding [[M16#Colt_XM177.2FCAR-15.2FCommando_Series|Colt XM177's]]. As was common in several of the films directed by John Landis, the actors portraying guards are in reality several well known movie directors in cameo roles including [[Sam Raimi]], [[Joel Coen]], and [[Martin Brest]]. | |||
[[Image:ColtM177E2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|XM177E2 Carbine, aka Colt Model 629 aka - 5.56x45mm.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard (director [[Sam Raimi]] in a cameo) at the "abandoned" outdoor theater holds the Colt XM177.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard holding the Colt XM177 here is director [[Joel Coen]] (''[[No Country for Old Men]]'').]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard holding the Colt XM177 here is director [[Martin Brest]] (''[[Beverly Hills Cop]]'').]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | |||
Several of the Mujahideen are seen wielding [[M1 Carbine]]s. | |||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The two Afghans on the left are holding M1 Carbines.]] | |||
==AK-47== | |||
True, genuine [[AK-47]]s can be seen in the hands of Soviet soldiers and Border Guards, a rarity for a US production made during the 1980's. Since the scenes for Soviet Tajikistan were filmed in Norway and scenes for Pakistan and Afghanistan were filmed in Morocco, it is quite possible that the production was able to source real Soviet AK-47s from either British and/or European film armourers. | |||
[[Image:TypeIII_AK47.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 81.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Soviet missileer holds an AK-47. Note that the intimidating cold weather mask he wears is actually American.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 44.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"Do you know where the nearest airport is?"]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Soviet missile crew are armed with AK-47s as they approach the unusual phenomenon.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet missileer ([[Vanessa Angel]]) holds her AK.]] | |||
==Norinco Type 56== | |||
For some scenes, [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles are used in place of AK's. | |||
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 86.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Apparently, the Soviet War in Afghanistan caused a shortage of assault rifles, as the Soviets are going to the Chinese for their Type-56 rifle. Here, a Soviet Border Guard fires one of these leased weapons at Jerry and Karen. Note the hooded foresight.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet Border Guard fires at Austin and Emmett during the former's rescue of the latter. He is using an AK-47.]] | |||
==Lee-Enfield== | |||
Several of the Mujahideen can be seen using [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*|No. 1 Mark III* Lee-Enfield's]], and the [[Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I|No.4]] rifle is later seen in the hands of the Pakistani soldiers at the guard post. | |||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British.]] | |||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British.]] | |||
[[Image:SpiesLikeUsNo.4.png|thumb|none|500px|A Pakistani with a No.4 Lee-Enfield. The bolt, for some reason, is retracted upwards.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Sten Mk II== | |||
A small number of the Mujahideen are seen with [[Sten Mk II]] submachine guns. | |||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Afghan second from the right is holding a Sten.]] | |||
==Sterling SMG== | |||
A good majority of the Mujahideen are using [[Sterling SMG|Sterling]] submachine guns. | |||
[[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The two Mujahideen warriors on the extreme left and extreme right are holding Sterlings.]] | |||
==MAC-10== | |||
The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley ([[Charles McKeown]]) and Karen Boyer ([[Donna Dixon]]) use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies while infiltrating the Soviet Union. Austin later uses one in his courageous attempt to rescue Emmett from the Soviet border guards. The magazine he uses to reload his MAC-10 appears to be empty. | |||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Ingram MAC 10 submachine gun - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jerry Hadley ([[Charles McKeown]]) opens fire on Soviet Border Patrol officers with his MAC-10.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karen Boyer ([[Donna Dixon]]) holds the MAC-10.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Austin, dual-wielding MAC-10's engages in a cavalry charge to save Emmett from the Soviet Border Guards.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Austin with the two MAC-10's.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Intelligence agencies care so much about being untraceable, they even invented invisible bullets! Here, Austin is loading a MAC-10 with a magazine full of these innovative inventions.]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
==Tokarev TT-33== | |||
The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using [[Tokarev TT-33]] pistols after Emmett and Austin discover their contacts' true loyalties while in Pakistan. The agents are also seen using the pistols later at the highway patrol office. They should, however, be using [[Makarov PM|Makarovs]]. | |||
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Here, the two Soviet agents prepare to engage Emmett and Austin during Austin's rescue attempt at the Border Patrol office.]] | |||
==M1911A1 (Nickel)== | |||
During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus ([[Bernie Casey]]) fires a nickel plated [[M1911A1]] with ivory grips at their feet to persuade them to jump into the mud pit. | |||
[[Image:NickelM1911.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol Nickel - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 04.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Colonel Rhombus ([[Bernie Casey]]) cocks the hammer on his nickel-plated M1911A1.]] | |||
==M1911A1== | |||
An [[M1911A1]] is also seen in the waistband of one of the operatives that speak at the front of the drive-in theater. The operative seen here is director [[Michael Apted]], who helmed the [[James Bond]] film ''[[World Is Not Enough, The|The World Is Not Enough]]'', among others. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The operative with the M1911A1 in his waistband is director [[Michael Apted]] (''[[World Is Not Enough, The|The World Is Not Enough]]''), in the middle is the great Blues musician B.B. King, and to the right is B-movie director Larry Cohen (''[[The Stuff]]'').]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==RPG-7== | |||
Some of the Mujahideen are seen carrying [[RPG-7]]s. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mujahideen warrior third from the left is holding an RPG-7.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A few RPGs in the hands of the Mujahideen.]] | |||
==Flamethrower== | |||
Flamethrowers are used on Austin and Emmett when Col. Rhombus has them take the AFPSR (Air Force Passive Strain Response) test. | |||
[[Image:SLU 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rhombus' men prepare to use the flamethrowers. The soldier on the left is actor [[Matt Frewer]] in an early role.]] | |||
[[Image:SLU 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Austin and Emmett get cooked to see if they can survive aggravated body temperature measurement.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:24, 26 January 2020
Spies Like Us is a 1985 spy comedy film directed by John Landis. Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd co-star as hapless US government employees during the time of the Cold War who find themselves recruited by the CIA to unknowingly be decoys for the real spies on a mission to reprogram a Russian ICBM.
The following weapons were used in the film Spies Like Us:
Rifles
M16
When Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Millbarge (Dan Aykroyd) begin their CIA training, what appear to be US soldiers are seen carrying M16A1 rifles, such as those seen running around the base. Also, M16's are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen.
Armalite AR-10
Other Afghan warriors are armed with Armalite AR-10 rifles.
Colt XM177
The guards at the abandoned outdoor theater are seen holding Colt XM177's. As was common in several of the films directed by John Landis, the actors portraying guards are in reality several well known movie directors in cameo roles including Sam Raimi, Joel Coen, and Martin Brest.
M1 Carbine
Several of the Mujahideen are seen wielding M1 Carbines.
AK-47
True, genuine AK-47s can be seen in the hands of Soviet soldiers and Border Guards, a rarity for a US production made during the 1980's. Since the scenes for Soviet Tajikistan were filmed in Norway and scenes for Pakistan and Afghanistan were filmed in Morocco, it is quite possible that the production was able to source real Soviet AK-47s from either British and/or European film armourers.
Norinco Type 56
For some scenes, Norinco Type 56 rifles are used in place of AK's.
Lee-Enfield
Several of the Mujahideen can be seen using No. 1 Mark III* Lee-Enfield's, and the No.4 rifle is later seen in the hands of the Pakistani soldiers at the guard post.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II
A small number of the Mujahideen are seen with Sten Mk II submachine guns.
Sterling SMG
A good majority of the Mujahideen are using Sterling submachine guns.
MAC-10
The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley (Charles McKeown) and Karen Boyer (Donna Dixon) use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies while infiltrating the Soviet Union. Austin later uses one in his courageous attempt to rescue Emmett from the Soviet border guards. The magazine he uses to reload his MAC-10 appears to be empty.
Handguns
Tokarev TT-33
The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using Tokarev TT-33 pistols after Emmett and Austin discover their contacts' true loyalties while in Pakistan. The agents are also seen using the pistols later at the highway patrol office. They should, however, be using Makarovs.
M1911A1 (Nickel)
During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus (Bernie Casey) fires a nickel plated M1911A1 with ivory grips at their feet to persuade them to jump into the mud pit.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is also seen in the waistband of one of the operatives that speak at the front of the drive-in theater. The operative seen here is director Michael Apted, who helmed the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, among others.
Other
RPG-7
Some of the Mujahideen are seen carrying RPG-7s.
Flamethrower
Flamethrowers are used on Austin and Emmett when Col. Rhombus has them take the AFPSR (Air Force Passive Strain Response) test.
