Closer to the Moon
Poster
Directed by
Nae Caranfil
Release Date
2013
Studio
Mandragora Movies
Distributor
Mandragora Movies
Closer to the Moon is a 2013 Romanian/American comedy that is based on the true story of a 1959 Bucharest bank robbery that was done under the guise of shooting a film. The cast included Mark Strong , Vera Farmiga , Anton Lesser, Joe Armstrong, Christian McKay and Tim Plester.
The following weapons were used in the film Closer to the Moon :
Pistols Carpati Md 1974 Though anarchnostic for 1958, the Carpati Md 1974 is used by Max Rosenthal(Mark Strong ) during the bank robbery and the reconstruction.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Carpați Md. 1974 - .32 ACP(7.62x17) Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Good day,camrads!"Max Rosenthal(left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Don't be alarmed,we're shooting a film!" Max Rosenthal(Mark Strong ) creates confusion as they commit the robbery. Error creating thumbnail: File missing In order to amuse the bitstanders,Max(Mark Strong ) and Dumi (Tim Plester ) handle their Carpati Md 1974 and Walther P38 pistols to a bank official,as they keep stealing the money. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Stop!Stop!Cut!Why you're smiling?"Max argues with the reconstruction actor Colt M1911A1 A Colt M1911A1 is used earlier in the film.Another one is used by Răzvan(Joe Armstrong ),during the bank robbery.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Max presents Iorgu the arsenal,made by:two M1911A1 's,two MP40 's,and a Walther P38 pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Colt M1911A1 is held against Iorgu(Christian McKay )'s head Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Good day,comrads!"Max Rosenthal(left) enters with his Md 1974 drawn while Răzvan(Joe Armstrong )covers him with his M1911. Walther P38 Max Rosenthal trains Mirel with a Walther P38 .Another one is used by Dumi(Tim Plester ) during the bank heist.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Max teaches Mirel how to shoot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close up. Error creating thumbnail: File missing While Iorgu opens fire in the air with his MP40 ,Dumi holds the bank officials at gunpoint with his P38 Submachine Guns MP40 The MP40 is used by Alice(Vera Farmiga ) and Iorgu(Christian McKay )during the robbery.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Iorgu charges into action with his MP40 Error creating thumbnail: File missing While Iorgu opens fire in the air with his MP40 ,Dumi holds the bank officials at gunpoint with his P38 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Due to an acces of anger(created by a plot turning),Alice(Vera Farmiga ) fires her MP40 in the air.
Rifles Romanian contract Vz. 24 During the final scene, the Jilava Prison Guards are seen armed with Romanian contract Vz. 24 rifles.
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