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== M1911A1== | == M1911A1== | ||
Members of the Cobras carry the [[M1911A1]] pistol. | |||
[[Image: M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1.]] | [[Image: M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook35_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras threaten an Illinois National Guard Colonel (Stephen Ferry).]] | [[Image:Spook35_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras threaten an Illinois National Guard Colonel (Stephen Ferry).]] | ||
Revision as of 01:42, 22 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
Dan Freeman (Lawrence Cook) and Chicago police detective Dawson (J.A. Preston) both carry the Colt Detective Special.
M1911A1
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.
