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''The China Syndrome'' | [[Image:China BOOM.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The China Syndrome'' (1979)]] | ||
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'''''The China Syndrome''''' is a 1979 thriller starring [[Jack Lemmon]] as the supervisor of a nuclear power plant who stumbles upon severe safety hazards at said plant and tries to expose them, ultimately taking a news reporter hostage to do so. The film's cast included [[Michael Douglas]] (who also served as the film's producer) and [[Jane Fonda]]. This film gained more notoriety than usual as it was released just 12 days before the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident. | |||
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==Smith | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
Jack | Jack Godell ([[Jack Lemmon]]) is seen taking a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] from a security guard to threaten the technicians inside the control room of the nuclear power plant. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:TCS 01.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Jack Godell ([[Jack Lemmon]]) takes control of a Smith & Wesson Model 10.]] | |||
[[Image:TCS 03.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Godell brandishes the Model 10.]] | |||
[[Image:TCS 05.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Closeup of the Model 10, clearly showing it as a tapered-barrel variant.]] | |||
== | ==M16 (SP1)== | ||
Several SWAT officers are seen armed with the [[M16A1]]. | Several SWAT officers are seen armed with the [[M16 Rifle|M16 (SP1)]]s. They are fitted with [[M16A1]] flash hiders to pass for A1s. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to resemble the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies - 5.56x45mm. This version has a 20 round magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:TCS 09.jpg|thumb|500px|none|SWAT officers stand-by with M16s.]] | |||
[[Image:TCS 10.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Closer shot of the SWAT officers' M16s. Note the SP1 receiver.]] | |||
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
Another SWAT officer is briefly seen armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun. | Another SWAT officer is briefly seen armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:TCS 07.jpg|thumb|500px|none|SWAT officer enter the plant, the one bringer up the rear is armed with a Ithaca 37.]] | |||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Thriller]] | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:25, 29 July 2023
The China Syndrome is a 1979 thriller starring Jack Lemmon as the supervisor of a nuclear power plant who stumbles upon severe safety hazards at said plant and tries to expose them, ultimately taking a news reporter hostage to do so. The film's cast included Michael Douglas (who also served as the film's producer) and Jane Fonda. This film gained more notoriety than usual as it was released just 12 days before the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident.
The following weapons were used in the film The China Syndrome:
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Jack Godell (Jack Lemmon) is seen taking a Smith & Wesson Model 10 from a security guard to threaten the technicians inside the control room of the nuclear power plant.
M16 (SP1)
Several SWAT officers are seen armed with the M16 (SP1)s. They are fitted with M16A1 flash hiders to pass for A1s.
Ithaca 37
Another SWAT officer is briefly seen armed with an Ithaca 37 shotgun.
