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[[Image:Starman.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Starman'' (1984)]] | [[Image:Starman.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Starman'' (1984)]] | ||
''' | '''''Starman''''' is a 1984 science fiction film directed by [[John Carpenter]] and stars [[Jeff Bridges]] as an alien who has traveled to earth in response to the Earth invitation found in the Voyager space probe. Upon his arrival, he takes the form of a woman's dead husband and the two proceed to travel across the United States on their way to a crater which could provide a way home. The film's cast includes [[Karen Allen]], [[Richard Jaeckel]], and [[Charles Martin Smith]]. The film would later spawn an ABC television series adaptation that starred [[Robert Hays]] as the title character. | ||
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==Colt MK IV Series 70== | ==Colt MK IV Series 70== | ||
When the Starman ([[Jeff Bridges]]) arrives at her cabin, Jenny Hayden ([[Karen Allen]]) is seen holding a [[ | When the Starman ([[Jeff Bridges]]) arrives at her cabin, Jenny Hayden ([[Karen Allen]]) is seen holding a [[Colt MK IV Series 70]] on the intruder. The Starman then picks it up and carries it when he takes Jenny Hayden ([[Karen Allen]]) on the roadtrip. Jenny is later seen firing it in the air to ward off the men who beat up Starman. Also seen in the hands of US military personnel. | ||
[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Starman 127.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny Hayden ([[Karen Allen]]) holds the pistol on the intruder.]] | [[File:Starman 127.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jenny Hayden ([[Karen Allen]]) holds the pistol on the intruder.]] | ||
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==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
One of the Mansfield City Police officers opens fire from his police car on Jenny and the Starman with a [[Remington 870]]. Later, when Starman and Jenny are caught at the Indian Restaurant, a trooper with the Arizona Highway Patrol outside the restaurant holds this shotgun. | One of the Mansfield City Police officers opens fire from his police car on Jenny and the Starman with a [[Remington 870]]. Later, when Starman and Jenny are caught at the Indian Restaurant, a trooper with the Arizona Highway Patrol outside the restaurant holds this shotgun. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:SM 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mansfield City officer ([[M.C. Gainey]]) opens fire with the Remington 870.]] | [[Image:SM 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mansfield City officer ([[M.C. Gainey]]) opens fire with the Remington 870.]] | ||
[[Image:Starman Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The trooper with the 870 as Shermin enters the diner.]] | [[Image:Starman Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The trooper with the 870 as Shermin enters the diner.]] | ||
==MGC Replica M16 rifle== | ==MGC Replica M16 rifle== | ||
[[ | [[MGC M16]] Replica rifles are used by US military personnel that are seen at checkpoints as well as in the climax of the film. | ||
[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television]] | [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television]] | ||
[[File:Starman 200.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The military guard is armed with the M16 at the crash site of the spaceship.]] | [[File:Starman 200.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The military guard is armed with the M16 at the crash site of the spaceship.]] | ||
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[[Image:Starman M16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mark Shermin ([[Charles Martin Smith]]) amidst soldiers with MGC replicas.]] | [[Image:Starman M16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mark Shermin ([[Charles Martin Smith]]) amidst soldiers with MGC replicas.]] | ||
== | ==M60C== | ||
Mounted on each side of the UH-1 Huey gunship helicopters that pursue Jenny and Starman | Mounted on each side of the UH-1 Huey gunship helicopters that pursue Jenny and Starman [[M60 machine gun#M60C Machine Gun|M60C machine gun]]s remotely-controlled by the pilot. | ||
[[Image:SM 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Huey gunship is seen fitted with the | [[Image:M60C.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60C machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:SM 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the | [[Image:SM 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Huey gunship is seen fitted with the M60Cs]] | ||
[[Image:Starman M6S Firing.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The | [[Image:SM 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M60Cs mounted on the side of the Huey.]] | ||
[[Image:Starman M6S Firing.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The M60Cs fire.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 70== | ==Winchester Model 70== | ||
A hunter ([[Ted White]]) is seen putting away his rifle after securing his prey on the hood of his car. This appears to be a [[Winchester Model 70]]. | A hunter ([[Ted White]]) is seen putting away his rifle after securing his prey on the hood of his car. This appears to be a [[Winchester Model 70]]. | ||
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Starman 120.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A hunter ([[Ted White]]) is seen putting away his rifle after securing his prey on the hood of his car.]] | [[File:Starman 120.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A hunter ([[Ted White]]) is seen putting away his rifle after securing his prey on the hood of his car.]] | ||
[[Image:Starman Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|601px| This appears to be a [[Winchester Model 70]]. ]] | [[Image:Starman Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|601px| This appears to be a [[Winchester Model 70]]. ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:22, 7 April 2021
Starman is a 1984 science fiction film directed by John Carpenter and stars Jeff Bridges as an alien who has traveled to earth in response to the Earth invitation found in the Voyager space probe. Upon his arrival, he takes the form of a woman's dead husband and the two proceed to travel across the United States on their way to a crater which could provide a way home. The film's cast includes Karen Allen, Richard Jaeckel, and Charles Martin Smith. The film would later spawn an ABC television series adaptation that starred Robert Hays as the title character.
The following weapons were used in the film Starman:
Colt MK IV Series 70
When the Starman (Jeff Bridges) arrives at her cabin, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen) is seen holding a Colt MK IV Series 70 on the intruder. The Starman then picks it up and carries it when he takes Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen) on the roadtrip. Jenny is later seen firing it in the air to ward off the men who beat up Starman. Also seen in the hands of US military personnel.
Remington 870
One of the Mansfield City Police officers opens fire from his police car on Jenny and the Starman with a Remington 870. Later, when Starman and Jenny are caught at the Indian Restaurant, a trooper with the Arizona Highway Patrol outside the restaurant holds this shotgun.
MGC Replica M16 rifle
MGC M16 Replica rifles are used by US military personnel that are seen at checkpoints as well as in the climax of the film.
M60C
Mounted on each side of the UH-1 Huey gunship helicopters that pursue Jenny and Starman M60C machine guns remotely-controlled by the pilot.
Winchester Model 70
A hunter (Ted White) is seen putting away his rifle after securing his prey on the hood of his car. This appears to be a Winchester Model 70.
