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[[Image:Maximum-overdrive.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Maximum Overdrive (1986)]] | [[Image:Maximum-overdrive.jpg|thumb|right|500px|''Maximum Overdrive'' (1986)]] | ||
''Maximum Overdrive'' is a 1986 horror film starring [[Emilio Estevez]] who along with other survivors must battle numerous vehicles that have taken on a life of their own. The film was notable for being the sole film directed by [[Stephen King]]. | ''Maximum Overdrive'' is a 1986 horror film starring [[Emilio Estevez]] who along with other survivors must battle numerous vehicles that have taken on a life of their own. The film was notable for being the sole film directed by [[Stephen King]]. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film '' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Maximum Overdrive'':''' | ||
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[[M72 LAW|M72A1 LAW]] rocket launchers are used in the film by several characters including Hendershot ([[Pat Hingle]]) and Bill Henderson ([[Emilio Estevez]]). The LAW is a disposable, one-shot shoulder-fired weapon, but is seen reloaded in the film several times well as being fired from the hip. | [[M72 LAW|M72A1 LAW]] rocket launchers are used in the film by several characters including Hendershot ([[Pat Hingle]]) and Bill Henderson ([[Emilio Estevez]]). The LAW is a disposable, one-shot shoulder-fired weapon, but is seen reloaded in the film several times well as being fired from the hip. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm.]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm.]] | ||
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==M60== | ==M60== | ||
An unmanned utility carrier is seen firing a mounted [[M60]] at the survivors in the truck stop diner. | An unmanned utility carrier is seen firing a mounted [[M60]] at the survivors in the truck stop diner. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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==Sterling submachine gun== | ==Sterling submachine gun== | ||
Deke ([[Holter Graham]]) uses a [[Sterling SMG]] on a drive-thru speaker and later hands the gun over to Brett ([[Laura Harrington]]). Bill Henderson ([[Emilio Estevez]]) is also is seen carrying the weapon. | Deke ([[Holter Graham]]) uses a [[Sterling SMG]] on a drive-thru speaker and later hands the gun over to Brett ([[Laura Harrington]]). Bill Henderson ([[Emilio Estevez]]) is also is seen carrying the weapon. | ||
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
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==Valmet M78== | ==Valmet M78== | ||
Brad ([[Leon Rippy]]) carries a [[Valmet M78]] with SVD stock and scope at the films climax. | Brad ([[Leon Rippy]]) carries a [[Valmet M78]] with SVD stock and scope at the films climax. | ||
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The [[Sten]] Mk II is seen in the basement arms cache and is carried by Joe ([[Pat Miller]]), but not fired. | The [[Sten]] Mk II is seen in the basement arms cache and is carried by Joe ([[Pat Miller]]), but not fired. | ||
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
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==L1A1== | ==L1A1== | ||
Handy ([[Frankie Faison]]) holds an [[L1A1]] rifle, but is not seen firing it. | Handy ([[Frankie Faison]]) holds an [[L1A1]] rifle, but is not seen firing it. | ||
[[Image:C1A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canadian version of the L1A1, Inch Pattern with Wood Stocks.]] | [[Image:C1A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canadian version of the L1A1, Inch Pattern with Wood Stocks.]] | ||
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==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
Revision as of 23:06, 6 May 2011
Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 horror film starring Emilio Estevez who along with other survivors must battle numerous vehicles that have taken on a life of their own. The film was notable for being the sole film directed by Stephen King.
The following weapons were used in the film Maximum Overdrive:
M72A1 LAW
M72A1 LAW rocket launchers are used in the film by several characters including Hendershot (Pat Hingle) and Bill Henderson (Emilio Estevez). The LAW is a disposable, one-shot shoulder-fired weapon, but is seen reloaded in the film several times well as being fired from the hip.
M60
An unmanned utility carrier is seen firing a mounted M60 at the survivors in the truck stop diner.
Sterling submachine gun
Deke (Holter Graham) uses a Sterling SMG on a drive-thru speaker and later hands the gun over to Brett (Laura Harrington). Bill Henderson (Emilio Estevez) is also is seen carrying the weapon.
Valmet M78
Brad (Leon Rippy) carries a Valmet M78 with SVD stock and scope at the films climax.
Uzi
Curt (John Short) uses an IMI Uzi to shoot up the ice cream truck.
M16A1
There are at least two M16A1's are seen in the diner's basement arms cache.
M16A2
Curt (John Short) carries an M16A2 when he and Bill (Emilio Estevez) attempts to rescue the bible salesman. Bill also threatens Hendershot (Pat Hingle) with an M16A2 down in the basement.
Sten
The Sten Mk II is seen in the basement arms cache and is carried by Joe (Pat Miller), but not fired.
L1A1
Handy (Frankie Faison) holds an L1A1 rifle, but is not seen firing it.
Madsen M50
A Madsen M50 is seen in the armory down in the basement.
CAR-15/Colt Model 607
The CAR-15 is also seen on gun rack next to the M16A1's down in the basement. Also carried by one of the patrons during the climax.
