Mississippi Burning is the 1988 drama directed by Alan Parker (Midnight Express) that follows two FBI agents who travel to Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of three civil rights workers in the summer of 1964 and subsequently encounter the prejudices of the community. The cast included Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, and Brad Dourif. The film, which was loosely based on a real-life FBI investigation, would go on to be nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Director.
The following weapons were used in the film Mississippi Burning:
Throughout the film, FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Alan Ward (Willem Dafoe) and other FBI agents carry Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special with a round butt.
Colt New Service
Throughout the film, Deputy Clinton Pell (Brad Dourif) carries a Colt New Service revolver with bone-carved grips.
Röhm RG-38
Frank Bailey (Michael Rooker) is seen pulling a Röhm RG-38 revolver when confronting the civil rights workers at the film's beginning.
Stevens SBS 1960s 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Vertis Williams (Lou Walker) uses a StevesSBS1960s to defend his family from a Klan attack.
Ithaca Model 37
Mississippi State Police officers carry Ithaca 37 shotguns during civil rights march.