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[[File:Blokpost1998rusdramawar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Checkpoint (Blokpost) (1998).]] | [[File:Blokpost1998rusdramawar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Checkpoint (Blokpost) (1998).]] | ||
'''''Checkpoint''''' (Russian Title: '''''Blokpost/Блокпост''''') is a 1998 Russian war film directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin about a group of soldiers stationed at an isolated checkpoint somewhere in the North Caucasus. As the movie progresses, the soldiers battle boredom, hostile locals, and a mysterious sniper. | '''''Checkpoint''''' (Russian Title: '''''Blokpost/Блокпост''''') is a 1998 Russian war film directed by [[Aleksandr Rogozhkin]] about a group of soldiers stationed at an isolated checkpoint somewhere in the North Caucasus. As the movie progresses, the soldiers battle boredom, hostile locals, and a mysterious sniper. | ||
'''The following weapons are seen in the film ''Checkpoint:''''' | '''The following weapons are seen in the film ''Checkpoint:''''' | ||
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One of the soldiers from the unit that is relieved of checkpoint duty carries an [[RPK-74]] light machine gun. | One of the soldiers from the unit that is relieved of checkpoint duty carries an [[RPK-74]] light machine gun. | ||
[[Image:Soviet RPK-74.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Soviet RPK-74.jpg|thumb|none|401px|RPK-74 light machine gun with 45-round box magazine - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[File:Blokpost-RPK74-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier holds a RPK-74.]] | [[File:Blokpost-RPK74-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier holds a RPK-74.]] | ||
[[File:Blokpost-RPK74-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The RPK-74 is slung over the soldier's back as he leaves.]] | [[File:Blokpost-RPK74-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The RPK-74 is slung over the soldier's back as he leaves.]] | ||
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A [[GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25 Grenade Launcher]] is attached to the AK-74M used by Skag ([[Denis Kirillov]]). | A [[GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25 Grenade Launcher]] is attached to the AK-74M used by Skag ([[Denis Kirillov]]). | ||
[[Image:Gp-25 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Gp-25 1.jpg|thumb|none|401px|GP-25 grenade launcher - 40mm]] | ||
[[File:Blokpost-GP-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Skag loads a VOG-25 grenade into his GP-25 launcher.]] | [[File:Blokpost-GP-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Skag loads a VOG-25 grenade into his GP-25 launcher.]] | ||
[[File:Blokpost-GP-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The AK-74M/GP-25 lies next to Skag's bed.]] | [[File:Blokpost-GP-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The AK-74M/GP-25 lies next to Skag's bed.]] | ||
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==RGD-5 Hand Grenade== | ==RGD-5 Hand Grenade== | ||
Skag sets up a booby trap with | Skag sets up a booby trap with an [[RGD-5 hand grenade]] while attempting to catch the sniper. | ||
[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
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[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Russian Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Russian Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category:Aleksandr Rogozhkin]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:07, 30 December 2018
Checkpoint (Russian Title: Blokpost/Блокпост) is a 1998 Russian war film directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin about a group of soldiers stationed at an isolated checkpoint somewhere in the North Caucasus. As the movie progresses, the soldiers battle boredom, hostile locals, and a mysterious sniper.
The following weapons are seen in the film Checkpoint:
Rifles
AK-74M
The AK-74M rifle is the main weapon for most of the Russian Army soldiers. A distraught female villager also fires one after seizing it from a soldier, as do several male locals after they pass the checkpoint.
SVD Dragunov
The SVD Dragunov is used by several characters in the film, including Professor (Kirill Ulyanov) and Bones (Roman Romantsov).
SVU Dragunov
Masha (Anastasia Razhuk) uses an SVU Dragunov.
Machine Guns
PKM
Pisser (Yuri Grigoriev) uses a PKM machine gun throughout the film.
RPK-74
One of the soldiers from the unit that is relieved of checkpoint duty carries an RPK-74 light machine gun.
KPVT Heavy Machine Gun
A KPVT Heavy Machine Gun is mounted on the turrets of Russian Army BTR-80 APCs.
Grenade Launchers
GP-25 Grenade Launcher
A GP-25 Grenade Launcher is attached to the AK-74M used by Skag (Denis Kirillov).
AGS-17 "Plamya"
Iliych (Andrey Krasko) is seen setting up a AGS-17 Plamya grenade launcher.
Rocket Launchers
RPG-7
A soldier grabs a RPG-7 launcher when he spots a funeral procession approaching the checkpoint.
RPG-18
The soldiers use a RPG-18 tube as an improvised instrument while battling their tedium through music.
RPG-26
A RPG-26 is used by Professor to dissuade a truck full of villagers from approaching the checkpoint when they drop off a package.
Other
TM-62 Anti-Tank Mine
While searching a village, the soldiers come upon a boy hitting the fuze of a TM-62 anti-tank mine.
RGD-5 Hand Grenade
Skag sets up a booby trap with an RGD-5 hand grenade while attempting to catch the sniper.
