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'''''Closer to the Moon''''' is a 2013 Romanian/American comedy that is based on the true story of a 1959 Bucharest bank robbery that was done under the disguise of shooting a film. The cast included [[Mark Strong]], [[Vera Farmiga]], Anton Lesser, Joe Armstrong, Christian McKay and Tim Plester. | '''''Closer to the Moon''''' is a 2013 Romanian/American comedy that is based on the true story of a 1959 Bucharest bank robbery that was done under the disguise of shooting a film. The cast included [[Mark Strong]], [[Vera Farmiga]], [[Anton Lesser]], Joe Armstrong, Christian McKay and Tim Plester. | ||
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==Carpati Md 1974== | ==Carpati Md 1974== | ||
Though anachronistic for 1958, the [[Carpati Md 1974]] is used by Max Rosenthal ([[Mark Strong]]) during the bank robbery and the reconstruction. It is probably a stand-in for the era-correct [[Walther PPK]]. | Though anachronistic for 1958, the [[Carpati Md 1974]] is used by Max Rosenthal ([[Mark Strong]]) during the bank robbery and the reconstruction. It is probably a stand-in for the era-correct [[Walther PPK]]. | ||
[[Image:Pistol Carpati Md-74.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Pistol Carpati Md-74.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Carpați Md. 1974 - .32 ACP(7.62x17)]] | ||
[[File:CTTM.jpg |thumb|none|500px|''"Good day, comrades!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn.]] | [[File:CTTM.jpg |thumb|none|500px|''"Good day, comrades!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn.]] | ||
[[File:Max_Rosenthal_production.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Don't be alarmed, we're shooting a film!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal ([[Mark Strong]]) creates confusion as they commit the robbery.]] | [[File:Max_Rosenthal_production.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Don't be alarmed, we're shooting a film!"'' <br> Max Rosenthal ([[Mark Strong]]) creates confusion as they commit the robbery.]] | ||
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==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
A [[Colt M1911A1]] is used earlier in the film. Another one is used by Răzvan (Joe Armstrong) during the bank robbery. | A [[Colt M1911A1]] is used earlier in the film. Another one is used by Răzvan (Joe Armstrong) during the bank robbery. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. ]] | ||
[[ File:Arsenal_CTTM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max presents to Iorgu the arsenal, made by two [[M1911A1]]'s, two [[MP40]]'s, and a [[Walther P38]] pistol.]] | [[ File:Arsenal_CTTM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max presents to Iorgu the arsenal, made by two [[M1911A1]]'s, two [[MP40]]'s, and a [[Walther P38]] pistol.]] | ||
[[File:History_teacher.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The [[Colt M1911A1]] is held against Iorgu (Christian McKay)'s head]] | [[File:History_teacher.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The [[Colt M1911A1]] is held against Iorgu (Christian McKay)'s head]] | ||
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==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a [[Walther P38]]. Another one is used by Dumi (Tim Plester) during the bank heist. | Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a [[Walther P38]]. Another one is used by Dumi (Tim Plester) during the bank heist. | ||
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Militia_Training-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max teaches Mirel how to shoot.]] | [[File:Militia_Training-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max teaches Mirel how to shoot.]] | ||
[[File:Militia_Training-2_.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up.]] | [[File:Militia_Training-2_.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up.]] | ||
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Closer to the Moon is a 2013 Romanian/American comedy that is based on the true story of a 1959 Bucharest bank robbery that was done under the disguise of shooting a film. The cast included Mark Strong, Vera Farmiga, Anton Lesser, Joe Armstrong, Christian McKay and Tim Plester.
The following weapons were used in the film Closer to the Moon:
Pistols
Carpati Md 1974
Though anachronistic for 1958, the Carpati Md 1974 is used by Max Rosenthal (Mark Strong) during the bank robbery and the reconstruction. It is probably a stand-in for the era-correct Walther PPK.
Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn.
Max Rosenthal (Mark Strong) creates confusion as they commit the robbery.
Max argues with the reconstruction actor.
Colt M1911A1
A Colt M1911A1 is used earlier in the film. Another one is used by Răzvan (Joe Armstrong) during the bank robbery.
Max Rosenthal (left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn while Răzvan(Joe Armstrong)covers him with his M1911.
Walther P38
Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a Walther P38. Another one is used by Dumi (Tim Plester) during the bank heist.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is used by Alice (Vera Farmiga) and Iorgu (Christian McKay) during the robbery.
Rifles
Romanian contract Vz. 24
During the final scene, the Jilava Prison Guards are seen armed with Romanian contract Vz. 24 rifles.
