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[[Image:spook_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Spook Who Sat by the Door'' (1973)]] | [[Image:spook_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Spook Who Sat by the Door'' (1973)]] | ||
'''''The Spook Who Sat by the Door''''' (1973) was directed by [[Ivan Dixon]], based on the novel by Sam Greenlee, and starred Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, and J.A. Preston. Virtually unknown to white audiences, the film is considered to be one of the most influential African American motion pictures in U.S. history. The first African American CIA officer, Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook) leaves the Agency and organizes an armed rebellion against “whitey” in Chicago. | '''''The Spook Who Sat by the Door''''' (1973) was directed by [[Ivan Dixon]], based on the novel by Sam Greenlee, and starred Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, and J.A. Preston. Virtually unknown to white audiences, the film is considered to be one of the most influential African American motion pictures in U.S. history. The first African American CIA officer, Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook), leaves the Agency and organizes an armed rebellion against “whitey” in Chicago. | ||
'''The following firearms were used in the film ‘’The Spy Who Sat by the Door''': | '''The following firearms were used in the film ‘’The Spy Who Sat by the Door''': | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 21 April 2013
The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) was directed by Ivan Dixon, based on the novel by Sam Greenlee, and starred Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, and J.A. Preston. Virtually unknown to white audiences, the film is considered to be one of the most influential African American motion pictures in U.S. history. The first African American CIA officer, Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook), leaves the Agency and organizes an armed rebellion against “whitey” in Chicago.
The following firearms were used in the film ‘’The Spy Who Sat by the Door:
Colt Detective Special
Throughout the film, Dan Freeman (Cook) and Chicago police detective Dawson (J. A. Preston) carry a Colt Detective Special.
M1911A1
Throughout the film, members of the Cobras carry the M1911A1 pistol.
M16 Rifle
Throughout the film, both National Guardsmen and Cobras carry the M16 Rifle.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Throughout the film, Cobras wield a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Arisaka Type 2
Cobras train using a Arisaka Type 2 bolt-action rifle.
Flare Gun
Detective Dawson signals a riot with a flare gun.
