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[[File:The_Cassandra_Crossing-poster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Cassandra Crossing, The|The Cassandra Crossing'' (1976)]] | [[File:The_Cassandra_Crossing-poster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Cassandra Crossing, The|The Cassandra Crossing'' (1976)]] | ||
'''The Cassandra Crossing''' is a action thriller in 1976 directed by George P. Cosmatos. Passengers | '''The Cassandra Crossing''' is a action thriller in 1976 directed by George P. Cosmatos. Passengers on board an international express train are threatened by a deadly and highly contagious virus after an infected terrorist stows away on the train following a failed bomb attack. Fearing a global epidemic, U.S. Colonel Mackenzie ([[Burt Lancaster]]) orders the train to be hermetically closed and the train to be redirected to a derelict bridge in Poland known as the Cassandra Crossing. The passengers must fight for their lives against the virus and the authorities who are determined to prevent them from escaping. | ||
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== M1911 == | == M1911 == | ||
Several characters use [[M1911]] pistols of an unidentified make. Most of these appear to be the same prop. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg |thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg |thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Guard-M1911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Guard-M1911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Marine security guard shoots one of the terrorists attempting to plant a bomb.]] | ||
[[Image:Guards-M1911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Guards-M1911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Marine holds back his comrade after they accidentally shoot a jar containing a sample of the plague virus. ]] | ||
== Beretta M951 == | == Beretta M951 == | ||
One of the Swedish terrorists who attempts to bomb the American wing of the International Health Organization ([[Carlo De Mejo]]) wields a silenced [[Beretta M951]]. | |||
[[Image:Beretta_951.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta_951.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Carlo_De_Mejo-M1911.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Carlo_De_Mejo-M1911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|[[Carlo De Mejo]] as False Patient.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Victory Model == | == Smith & Wesson Victory Model == | ||
Another one of the terrorists uses a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] with a suppressor. | |||
[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] | [[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] | ||
[[Image:Lou_Castel-revolver.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Lou_Castel-revolver.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Lou_Castel-s%2Bw.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Lou_Castel-s%2Bw.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 38 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 38 == | ||
Various characters including Haley ([[O.J. Simpson]]), Bobby Navarro ([[Martin Sheen]]) and Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain ([[Richard Harris]]) use a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36|Smith & Wesson Model 38]] revolver. | |||
[[Image:S&W_36.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 38]] | [[Image:S&W_36.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 38]] | ||
[[Image:O.J._Simpson-S%2BW38.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | [[Image:O.J._Simpson-S%2BW38.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
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== Beretta Model 38== | == Beretta Model 38== | ||
One of the U.S. Army soldiers who board the train to seal off the contaminated passengers carries a [[Beretta Model 38]] submachine gun. | |||
[[Image:Beretta_Model_38A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38A - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta_Model_38A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38A - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Soldiers-Beretta_Model_38.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Soldiers-Beretta_Model_38.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
== Beretta M12 == | == Beretta M12 == | ||
Most of the soldiers carry [[Beretta M12]] submachine guns. Dr. Chamberlain, Haley, Navarro and Chamberlain's ex-wife Jennifer ([[Sophia Loren]]) use M12s when they attempt to recapture the train. | |||
[[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Soldier-Beretta_M12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Soldier-Beretta_M12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
[[Image:Martin_Sheen-BerettaM12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Martin_Sheen-BerettaM12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
[[Image:Ava_Gardner-smg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Ava_Gardner-smg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
[[Image:O.J._Simpson-smg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:O.J._Simpson-smg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
[[Image:Richard_Harris-Beretta_M12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Richard_Harris-Beretta_M12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
[[Image:Sophia_Loren-B_M12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Sophia_Loren-B_M12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
== Adler-Jager AP74 == | |||
Some of the soldiers are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Adler-Jager AP-74/Armi-Jager AP-15|Adler-Jager AP-74s]], standing in for M16 rifles. The AP74 is distinguishable by their three prong flash-hiders and the small .22 LR magazines that stick out from the dummy 5.56 magazine. | |||
[[Image:AdlerJagerAP74.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Adler-Jager AP74 rifle - .22 LR. Note the sharply angled three prong flash hider and the forward assist, which differentiate it from the AP15.]] | |||
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[[Image:Soldier-M16.jpg |none|thumb|600px|.]] | [[Image:Soldier-M16.jpg |none|thumb|600px|.]] | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 27 March 2012
The Cassandra Crossing is a action thriller in 1976 directed by George P. Cosmatos. Passengers on board an international express train are threatened by a deadly and highly contagious virus after an infected terrorist stows away on the train following a failed bomb attack. Fearing a global epidemic, U.S. Colonel Mackenzie (Burt Lancaster) orders the train to be hermetically closed and the train to be redirected to a derelict bridge in Poland known as the Cassandra Crossing. The passengers must fight for their lives against the virus and the authorities who are determined to prevent them from escaping.
The following weapons can be seen in the film The Cassandra Crossing:
M1911
Several characters use M1911 pistols of an unidentified make. Most of these appear to be the same prop.
Beretta M951
One of the Swedish terrorists who attempts to bomb the American wing of the International Health Organization (Carlo De Mejo) wields a silenced Beretta M951.
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Another one of the terrorists uses a Smith & Wesson Victory Model with a suppressor.
Smith & Wesson Model 38
Various characters including Haley (O.J. Simpson), Bobby Navarro (Martin Sheen) and Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain (Richard Harris) use a Smith & Wesson Model 38 revolver.
Beretta Model 38
One of the U.S. Army soldiers who board the train to seal off the contaminated passengers carries a Beretta Model 38 submachine gun.
Beretta M12
Most of the soldiers carry Beretta M12 submachine guns. Dr. Chamberlain, Haley, Navarro and Chamberlain's ex-wife Jennifer (Sophia Loren) use M12s when they attempt to recapture the train.
Adler-Jager AP74
Some of the soldiers are armed with Adler-Jager AP-74s, standing in for M16 rifles. The AP74 is distinguishable by their three prong flash-hiders and the small .22 LR magazines that stick out from the dummy 5.56 magazine.
