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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Mauser C96== | ==Mauser C96== | ||
A [[Mauser C96]] "Broomhandle" is used by Charlie ([[Elliott Gould]]), who is seen dual-wielding it with a Walther P38. | A [[Mauser C96]] "Broomhandle" is used by Charlie ([[Elliott Gould]]), who is seen dual-wielding it with a Walther P38. | ||
[[Image:C96STOCK.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:C96STOCK.jpg|thumb|none|350px|C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser fitted with holster/stock combo - 7.63x25mm.]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==Enfield No. 2 Mk I*== | ==Enfield No. 2 Mk I*== | ||
Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) captured the German officers with a [[Enfield No. 2 Mk I*]] revolver in her hand. | Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) captured the German officers with a [[Enfield No. 2 Mk I*]] revolver in her hand. | ||
[[Image:Enfield No2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Enfield No2.jpg|thumb|none|330px|Enfield No. 2 Mk I* - .38 S&W]] | ||
[[Image:ETA_43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:ETA_43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:ETA_44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:ETA_44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Sten Mk II== | |||
The [[Sten Mk II]] is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters, notably Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) and Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]). | |||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ETA 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A resistance fighter with his Sten]] | |||
[[Image:ETA 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eleana ([[Claudia Cardinale]]) opens fire with the Sten]] | |||
==MP40== | |||
The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters, notably Bruno Rotelli ([[Sonny Bono]]). | |||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 SMG - 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:ETA 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Rotelli fires an MP40]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Sturmgewehr 44== | ==Sturmgewehr 44== | ||
A [[Sturmgewehr 44]] assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]). | A [[Sturmgewehr 44]] assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]). | ||
[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI== | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI== | ||
The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI]] rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters. | The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI]] rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ==Mauser Karabiner 98k== | ||
The Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters. | The Mauser [[Karabiner 98k]] rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle== | ==Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle== | ||
A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout. | A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno ([[Telly Savalas]]) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
An [[MG34]] is seen in a German guard tower. | An [[MG34]] is seen in a German guard tower. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:ETA 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:ETA 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 31 May 2015
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Escape to Athena is a 1979 British WWII action comedy starring Elliott Gould, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, Claudia Cardinale, and Stephanie Powers as a group consisting of resistance fighters and POW's who fight to escape a German-occupied Greek island while plotting to recover hidden treasure. The film is notable for featuring three actors who had appeared in James Bond films: David Niven as archaeologist Professor Blake, Roger Moore as Major Otto Hecht, and Telly Savalas as Zeno, the monk turned resistance fighter. The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who would later go on to direct such films as Rambo: First Blood Part II and Tombstone.
The following weapons were used in the film Escape to Athena:
Handguns
Mauser C96
A Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" is used by Charlie (Elliott Gould), who is seen dual-wielding it with a Walther P38.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 fitted with a suppressor is also carried by Zeno (Telly Savalas). Sergeant Mann (Michael Sheard) also uses one. Judson (Richard Roundtree) holds it on him after using a magic trick to take it from him.
Enfield No. 2 Mk I*
Eleana (Claudia Cardinale) captured the German officers with a Enfield No. 2 Mk I* revolver in her hand.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II
The Sten Mk II is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters, notably Zeno (Telly Savalas) and Eleana (Claudia Cardinale).
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters, notably Bruno Rotelli (Sonny Bono).
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno (Telly Savalas).
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
The Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle
A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno (Telly Savalas) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout.
MG34
An MG34 is seen in a German guard tower.
