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Seen briefly in archive footage of the Vietnam War at various times during the film are intermediate [[M16 rifle series#XM16E1 Rifle|XM16E1]] rifles, noted by their chrome lined bolts and three-pronged flash hiders. | Seen briefly in archive footage of the Vietnam War at various times during the film are intermediate [[M16 rifle series#XM16E1 Rifle|XM16E1]] rifles, noted by their chrome lined bolts, forward assists, and three-pronged flash hiders. | ||
[[Image:FearLoathing-074.png|none|thumb|700px|Also seen later in the film, in a similar fashion, is a nondescript rocket launcher and a distorted aircraft bomber.]] | [[Image:FearLoathing-074.png|none|thumb|700px|Also seen later in the film, in a similar fashion, is a nondescript rocket launcher and a distorted aircraft bomber.]] | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 7 April 2009
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 film, set in the early 1970's, directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Benicio Del Toro as Oscar Z. Acosta (with the alias in the film of Dr. Gonzo) along with Johnny Depp as Hunter S. Thompson (Playing under the name of his pen name of Raoul Duke). It follows Duke and Gonzo through Las Vegas, whilst under the influence of every hallucinogenic drug known to mankind. The film is based on (the real) Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name.
Smith and Wesson Model 19
The main gun seen in the film, referred to as a "357", is held by both characters in the film, and is only fired by Duke in the latter stages of the film.
Hunting Shotguns
Seen briefly in the hands of three spectators by Duke when he is covering the motorbike race in the desert of Nevada.
XM16E1
Seen briefly in archive footage of the Vietnam War at various times during the film are intermediate XM16E1 rifles, noted by their chrome lined bolts, forward assists, and three-pronged flash hiders.
M16A1
M16A1 rifles are seen several times in the film.
M60 Machine Gun
Seen mounted on a Jeep by gun toting hunters/spectators during Duke's attempt at covering the motorcycle race.
