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== M16 Rifle== | == M16 Rifle== | ||
Both National Guardsmen and Cobras carry [[M16 Rifle]]s. | |||
[[Image: M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image: M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook18_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A sentry patrols the National Guard Armory.]] | [[Image:Spook18_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A sentry patrols the National Guard Armory.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook19_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | [[Image:Spook19_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Cobra attacks the armory.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook22_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Freeman examines the haul from the armory heist.]] | [[Image:Spook22_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Freeman examines the haul from the armory heist.]] | ||
[[Image:Spook23_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras distribute the stolen weapons.]] | [[Image:Spook23_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cobras distribute the stolen weapons.]] | ||
Revision as of 01:43, 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
Both National Guardsmen and Cobras carry M16 Rifles.
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.
