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The sniper ([[Warren Miller]]) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]), a "[[Remington Model 7400|modified Remington 742]]". The rifle is fitted with a scope, an extended 30- round magazine, and is concealed within special pockets in the sniper's jacket. | The sniper ([[Warren Miller]]) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly ([[Charlton Heston]]), a "[[Remington Model 7400|modified Remington 742]]". The rifle is fitted with a scope, an extended 30- round magazine, and is concealed within special pockets in the sniper's jacket. | ||
[[Image:7400wd-1-.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Remington 7400 - .308]] | [[Image:7400wd-1-.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Remington 7400 - .308]] | ||
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[[Image:Tmw-r742-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assembled rifle lays on the ground as the sniper takes a break.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r742-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assembled rifle lays on the ground as the sniper takes a break.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-r742-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A camera on the Goodyear blimp inadvertently captures the sniper on tape, alerting the police to his presence.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r742-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A camera on the Goodyear blimp inadvertently captures the sniper on tape, alerting the police to his presence.]] | ||
[[Image:Twm-r742-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper prepares to fire, as seen through the SWAT marksman's scope. The | [[Image:Twm-r742-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper prepares to fire, as seen through the SWAT marksman's scope. The shot clearly shows the large size of the Remington 742's modified magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:Tmw-r742-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper shoots wildly after being hit by police gunfire.]] | [[Image:Tmw-r742-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sniper shoots wildly after being hit by police gunfire.]] | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 22 October 2010
Two Minute Warning is a 1976 thriller/disaster film directed by Larry Peerce and starring an ensemble cast including Charlton Heston, John Cassavetes, Martin Balsam, and Beau Bridges. The plot follows a mysterious gunman who appears at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during Championship X (a thinly-disguised reference to Superbowl X) and the efforts of the police to stop him before he can cause mass panic.
The following weapons were used in the 1976 film Two Minute Warning:
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A referee fires a Smith & Wesson Model 36 to initiate play during the second half of the game.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
All LAPD officers, including Captain Peter Holly (Charlton Heston), are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolvers.
Remington 742
The sniper (Warren Miller) above the scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum uses, according to LAPD Capt. Peter Holly (Charlton Heston), a "modified Remington 742". The rifle is fitted with a scope, an extended 30- round magazine, and is concealed within special pockets in the sniper's jacket.
M16 Rifle
M16 (SP1) rifles are used by most members of the LAPD SWAT team, including Sergeant Chris Button (John Cassavetes). The rifles have the original three-prong flash hiders and 30 round magazines.
Remington 1100
Remington 1100 shotguns are used by some LAPD SWAT officers.
IMI Uzi
An Uzi submachine gun is used by Sgt. Button when he arrests a potential suspect in the stands.
Remington Model 700
Remington Model 700 rifles are used by the SWAT sniper teams.
Federal Gas Riot Gun
A Federal Gas Riot Gun is used by a SWAT officer during a domestic disturbance call.
