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'''''Billion Dollar Brain''''' is the third installment in the original trilogy of Harry Palmer films that began with 1965's ''[[The Ipcress File]]''. [[Michael Caine]] returned as Palmer and the film was adapted from another one of the Len Deighton novels and was directed by Ken Russell (''[[Lisztomania]]). | |||
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Billion Dollar Brain is the third installment in the original trilogy of Harry Palmer films that began with 1965's The Ipcress File. Michael Caine returned as Palmer and the film was adapted from another one of the Len Deighton novels and was directed by Ken Russell (Lisztomania).
The following weapons were used in the film Billion Dollar Brain:
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Handguns
Walther PPK
Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) carries a Walther PPK in the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 38 Bodyguard
Several characters use the Smith & Wesson Model 38 Bodyguard during the film.
Colt Official Police
General Midwinter's guards carry Colt Official Police revolvers and one is briefly seen being loaded by a member of the Crusade for Freedom.
Unidentified pistol
The butt of a revolver is seen poking out of the holster of a KGB soldier. It cannot be identified accurately but judging from the but shape and grips would likely be a Colt Official Police (as above).
Submachine Guns
MP40
Some of General Midwinter's troops are equipped with MP40 submachine guns.
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
These weapons are carried by General Midwinters troops and one is also briefly seen being used by a Soviet soldier.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen being used by General Midwinter and briefly by one of his soldiers in the ice scene.
Winchester Model 1873
General Midwinter is also seen using a Winchester Model 1873.
Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter
Leo Newbegin (Karl Malden) uses a Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter, during the assassination mission.
Machine Guns
Vickers K machine gun
Vickers K machine guns are seen twin mounted on one of the Tankers.
Trivia
General Midwinter’s gunroom
There are numerous weapons on display including double barrel shotguns and lever action rifles, These are indistinct so identification is a problem.
Tanker weapons
The converted tankers are also fitted with mocked up turrets carrying Browning style machinegun barrels and missiles.
