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The main weapon of the Coalition forces in Tomorrow, When the War Began is the [[AK-74#AK-74|AK-74]] rifle. It is modified with a ribbed metal magazine vs the smooth plastic one, and a rail mount designed for various attachments (the only one used in the film is a tactical flashlight mounted underneath the forward grip). After her first encounter with Coalition troops, Ellie Linton ([[Caitlin Stasey]]) scavenges an AK-74 from a dead enemy soldier, which several of the group ends up using at one time or another. Although the more dominant military powers in the region use more advanced weaponry, such as the Chinese [[QBZ-95]] assault rifle, many smaller nations including North Korea and Vietnam still use AK-variant rifles, which suggests that the occupying forces in this particular town come from one of these countries. Or a more simple explanation is that the AK rifles were easier for filmmakers to get a hold of. | The main weapon of the Coalition forces in Tomorrow, When the War Began is the [[AK-74#AK-74|AK-74]] rifle. It is modified with a ribbed metal magazine vs the smooth plastic one, and a rail mount designed for various attachments (the only one used in the film is a tactical flashlight mounted underneath the forward grip). After her first encounter with Coalition troops, Ellie Linton ([[Caitlin Stasey]]) scavenges an AK-74 from a dead enemy soldier, which several of the group ends up using at one time or another. Although the more dominant military powers in the region use more advanced weaponry, such as the Chinese [[QBZ-95]] assault rifle, many smaller nations including North Korea and Vietnam still use AK-variant rifles, which suggests that the occupying forces in this particular town come from one of these countries. Or a more simple explanation is that the AK rifles were easier for filmmakers to get a hold of. | ||
[[File:AK-74 NTW 12 92.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-74 - 5.45x39mm]] | [[File:AK-74 NTW 12 92.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-74 - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[File:TWTWB Coalition AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of the occupying forces stands on guard with an AK-74.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Homer AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Homer Yannos ([[Deniz Akdeniz]]) "locks and loads".]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Homer AK-74 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Homer takes down the spotlight on an enemy scout helicopter. A good shot results in the entire house being bombed to pieces by an Air Force jet. Note the (switched-off) flashlight on the rail mount.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Homer AK-74 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Homer's fingers tighten around the trigger of the AK-74.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Ellie AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"This is no time to get religious!"'' Ellie Linton ([[Caitlin Stasey]]) tries to encourage Robyn Mathers ([[Ashleigh Cummings]]), the "conscientious objector" of the group, to return fire at enemy troops.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Chris AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ellie goes berserk when she finds Chris Lang ([[Andy Ryan]]) asleep on guard duty.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Ellie AK-74 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Do you know what the penalty is for falling asleep at your post is?"'' Ellie threatens Chris with execution for dereliction of duty.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Officer AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An enemy Officer discovers a hole in a barbed-wire fence.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Coalition AK-74 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An enemy Soldiers takes aim at a fleeing tanker. The Officer stops him before he wastes time and ammunition.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Robyn AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robyn's friendship overtakes her religion.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Robyn AK-74 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robyn goes Rambo with the AK-74, mowing down four or five enemy soldiers despite firing from the hip at full automatic. Pretty impressive for a teenage girl.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Lee AK-74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ellie tosses an AK-74 to Lee Takkam ([[Chris Pang]]).]] | |||
==AKMS== | ==AKMS== | ||
Several [[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]] rifles are seen at the end of the movie as part of a captured enemy weapons stockpile and carried by Fiona Maxwell ([[Phoebe Tonkin]]) (probably because of its light-weight compared to the AK-74). | Several [[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]] rifles are seen at the end of the movie as part of a captured enemy weapons stockpile and carried by Fiona Maxwell ([[Phoebe Tonkin]]) (probably because of its light-weight compared to the AK-74). | ||
[[File:AKMSPistol.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Custom AKMS with shortened barrel, as seen in [[Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines]], [[Pineapple Express]], [[Rambo]], and [[Taken]] - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:AKMSPistol.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Custom AKMS with shortened barrel, as seen in [[Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines]], [[Pineapple Express]], [[Rambo]], and [[Taken]] - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:TWTWB AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AKMS lies in a supply crate.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Fi AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fiona Maxwell ([[Phoebe Tonkin]]), second from left, holds an AKMS with folded stock.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 70== | ==Winchester Model 70== | ||
A pair of [[Winchester Model 70]] hunting rifles are taken on the camping trip. They make another appearance at the end during the guerrilla raid on the bridge and when the group shows off their armament. | A pair of [[Winchester Model 70]] hunting rifles are taken on the camping trip. They make another appearance at the end during the guerrilla raid on the bridge and when the group shows off their armament. | ||
[[File:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | [[File:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:TWTWB Winchester70.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pair of Winchester Model 70 rifles, fitted with telescopic sights, lie crossed in the bottom right near the bonfire.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Ellie Homer Winchester70.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After a successful hunting expedition, Ellie Linton ([[Caitlin Stasey]]) and Homer Yannos ([[Deniz Akdeniz]]) have a discussion on love.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Homer Winchester70.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Homer's brief attempt at sniping is interrupted by rude enemy soldiers firing AK's.]] | |||
[[File:TWTWB Chris Homer Winchester70.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Homer (second from left) and Chris Lang ([[Andrew Ryan]]) carry Winchester Model 70 rifles around their shoulders.]] | |||
==Ruger Mini-14== | ==Ruger Mini-14== | ||
A [[Ruger Mini-14]] rifle, probably family-owned, is briefly seen carried by Chris Lang ([[Andy Ryan]]) at the end. | A [[Ruger Mini-14]] rifle, probably family-owned, is briefly seen carried by Chris Lang ([[Andy Ryan]]) at the end. | ||
[[File:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:Ruger-Mini-14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:TWTWB Chris Mini14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chris Lang ([[Andy Ryan]]), far left, holds a Ruger Mini-14 rifle.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 27 June 2011
Tomorrow, When the War Began is a 2010 Australian film directed by first-timer Stuart Bettie set in a rural New South Wales town. When several teenagers go camping in the woods shortly before the end of their summer vacation, they return home to find out that their nation has been conquered by a hostile enemy force. (The nation(s) are never named, even though the enemy soldiers in the film are clearly of Asian heritage; instead, it is mentioned to be a coalition of Asian territories). The teens decide to hit back using guerrilla warfare.
The following weapons were used in the film Tomorrow, When the War Began:
Rifles
AK-74
The main weapon of the Coalition forces in Tomorrow, When the War Began is the AK-74 rifle. It is modified with a ribbed metal magazine vs the smooth plastic one, and a rail mount designed for various attachments (the only one used in the film is a tactical flashlight mounted underneath the forward grip). After her first encounter with Coalition troops, Ellie Linton (Caitlin Stasey) scavenges an AK-74 from a dead enemy soldier, which several of the group ends up using at one time or another. Although the more dominant military powers in the region use more advanced weaponry, such as the Chinese QBZ-95 assault rifle, many smaller nations including North Korea and Vietnam still use AK-variant rifles, which suggests that the occupying forces in this particular town come from one of these countries. Or a more simple explanation is that the AK rifles were easier for filmmakers to get a hold of.
AKMS
Several AKMS rifles are seen at the end of the movie as part of a captured enemy weapons stockpile and carried by Fiona Maxwell (Phoebe Tonkin) (probably because of its light-weight compared to the AK-74).
Winchester Model 70
A pair of Winchester Model 70 hunting rifles are taken on the camping trip. They make another appearance at the end during the guerrilla raid on the bridge and when the group shows off their armament.
Ruger Mini-14
A Ruger Mini-14 rifle, probably family-owned, is briefly seen carried by Chris Lang (Andy Ryan) at the end.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919
Browning M1919 Light Machine Guns, mocked up to give them a more "modern" look, are mounted on the Military Buggies used by the Coalition, most notably in a wild chase with a guerrilla-commandeered bulldozer. It appears to be the M37 pintle-mounted variant.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
The long barrel hunting version of the Ithaca 37 is carried by Homer Yannos (Deniz Akdeniz) at the end of the movie.
Sidearms
Heckler & Koch USP
An enemy officer uses a Heckler & Koch USP to execute a rowdy Australian citizen.
Launchers
Type 69 RPG
The Type 69 RPG, a Chinese copy of the Russian RPG-7, is carried by Lee Takkam (Chris Pang) at the end of the film.
Grenades
M26 Hand Grenade
Robyn Mathers (Ashleigh Cummings) can be seen with a bandolier of M26 Hand Grenade's at the end of the film.
