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|character1=Robert Moussombe
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|actor1=Ambroise Mbia
|actor1=Ambrois M'Bia
|character2=John Bart
|character2=John Bart
|actor2=Nikolay Grinko
|actor2=Nikolay Grinko
|character3=Nicole Gautier
|character3=Nicole Gautier
|actor3=Dzhemma Firsova
|actor3=Gemma Firsova
|character4=Gaston Dylo
|character4=Gaston Dylo
|actor4=Amponsah Sampson
|actor4=Amponsah Sampson
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Line 84: [[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers in Parliament during the ''coup d'etat''.]]
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers in Parliament during the ''coup d'etat''.]]
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freddy "Africa" ([[Rein Aren]]) holds the rifle on the photo in newspaper.]]
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freddy "Africa" ([[Rein Aren]]) holds the rifle on the photo in newspaper.]]
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Moussombe (Ambroise Mbia) holds a rifle.]]
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Moussombe (Ambrois M'Bia ) holds a rifle.]]
=== Mockup Version 2 ===
=== Mockup Version 2 ===
Revision as of 21:01, 8 April 2016
Black Sun (Chyornoye solntse)
Original Russian Poster
Main Cast
Character
Actor
Robert Moussombe
Ambrois M'Bia
John Bart
Nikolay Grinko
Nicole Gautier
Gemma Firsova
Gaston Dylo
Amponsah Sampson
Jacques Loup
Bob Tsymba
Freddy "Africa"
Rein Aren
Black Sun Chyornoye solntse ) is a 1970 Soviet historical drama directed by Aleksei Speshnev. The story depicts the life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of some unnamed African state. The main character is a fictionalised depiction of Patrice Lumumba, and the events mostly follow the Congo Crisis in 1960s. Some other characters also have real life prototypes, like Dag Hammarskjold for John Bart, or Moise Tshombe for Jacques Loup.
The following weapons were used in the film Black Sun (Chyornoye solntse) :
Handguns Luger P08 Mercanaries, including Freddy "Africa" (Rein Aren ), and some other characters are seem with Luger P08 pistols.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary at the left holds a Luger during the confrontation on airfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A drunk doctor in local hospital fires a Luger. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Freddy "Africa"'s Luger. Walther P38 What appears to be a Walther P38 is seen in hands of a guerilla leader in one scene.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guerilla leader in center fires his pistol. Various pistols Various nondescript pistols are seen in several scenes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mercenaries holds pistols during the confrontation on airfield. A Luger is seen at the background, while two pistols on the foreground are unidentified. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary surrenders his pistol in the same scene. It bears reseblance with pistols of Astra 400 family. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An officer of local troops holds a pistol during the coup d'etat . The general shape of the pistol resemles the first model of Browning Hi-Power with ajustable sight. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary holds a pistol, possibly the same Astra-looking gun that was seen in the scene on airfield. Submachine Guns MAS-38 MAS-38 SMGs are seen in several scenes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MAS-38 Submachine gun - 7.65mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Moussombe's bodyguard holds a MAS-38 during the confrontation with mercenaries on airfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A MAS-38 is seen at the background in Moussombe's apartments. Thompson M1928A1 Thompson M1928A1 SMGs with drum magazines are seen in hands of mercenaries and guerilla fighters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary in center holds a Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guerilla at the right holds a Thompson. PPSh-41 In the final scene PPSh-41s are seen in documentary footage.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev Error creating thumbnail: File missing African soldiers carry PPSh-41 SMGs. Shotguns Double Barreled Shotgun In the scene of the hunt in Africa some hunters carry double barreled shotguns .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rifles Sturmgewehr 44 (visually modified) Numerous Sturmgewehr 44 are seen in the movie. They are visually modified (in two different versions) in order to resemble more modern guns, like FN FAL . These mockups, made on Belarusfilm studios, are different from Mosfilm fake M16, often seen in Soviet movies.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm. Mockup Version 1 The first model lacks the buttstock, sometilmes these guns are fitted with longer stick magazines. The general outlook resembles Vigneron SMG, widely used during the Congo Crisis.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A government soldier carries a rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The "first model" is seen at the left in hands of a mercenary. Error creating thumbnail: File missing UN troops also use these rifles. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The soldiers in Parliament during the coup d'etat . Error creating thumbnail: File missing Freddy "Africa" (Rein Aren ) holds the rifle on the photo in newspaper. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Robert Moussombe (Ambrois M'Bia) holds a rifle. Mockup Version 2 The second model retains the buttstock thought sometimes the standard one is replaced with a custom. The barrel is fitted with a cover that makes the gun to bear distant resemblance with FN FAL .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mercenaries aim their guns during the confrontation on the airfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another view of the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The "second model" is seen at the right. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Moussombe's men holds a "second model" rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guerilla fighter holds a "second model" rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary at the right holds a "second model" rifle during the arrest of Moussombe and the speaker of Parliament. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A soldier of Loup's troops guards arrested Moussombe. Unmodified StG 44 Some unmodified StG 44 are also seen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An StG 44 is seen next to the body of a guerilla fighter. Karabiner 98k Karabiner 98k rifles are widely used by local troops. They are also seen in hands of mercenaries and big game hunters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing A hunter aims a Mauser rifle with sniper scope. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another hunter aims a Mauser in the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Local soldiers with Mauser rifles guard the Parliament. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Parliament guards try to stop attackers during the coup d'etat . Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Jacques Loup's soldiers stands on guard with Mauser rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary at the left holds a Mauser rifle during the arrest of Moussombe and the speaker of Parliament. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A local soldier holds a Mauser rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the barrel. Unidentified rifles In the scen of the hunt in Africa some hunters carry unidentified rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Machine Guns Goryunov SG-43 (visually modified) Goryunov SG-43 machine guns, visually modified to resemble Browning M1919A4 , are mounted on jeeps, BTR-152 APC and on tripod.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Goryunov SG-43 Machine Gun On 'Sokolov' mount with shield - 7.62x54mm R Error creating thumbnail: File missing Spade grips are seen at the left. Error creating thumbnail: File missing SG-43 is mounted on jeep. The barrel is fitted with fake perforated shroud to resemble M1919. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Guerillas fire a tripod-mounted SG-43. 
