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Nicholas and Alexandra
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Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 biographical film which partly tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra. It is based on the 1967 book of the same name by historian Robert K. Massie.
The movie stars Michael Jayston in the main role as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The film was nominated six Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction however the film won only two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction.
The following weapons were used in the film Nicholas and Alexandra:
Lee-enfield type rifle
Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles.
Mauser rifle variant
At least one Boslhevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant.
Mosin Nagant carbine
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.
Vickers Machine gun
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.
German Maxim Machine gun (probably)
In the same scene, the revolutionaries unveil what appears to be a German Maxim machine gun. (possibly a Russian Maxim)
Nagant type revolver
A smaller Nagant type revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. The gun could be a later copy of the Nagant due to certain differences between the above official Nagant and the movie version.
Unknown revolver #1
An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of an assassin of Rasputin.
Unknown revolver #2
A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov, accomplish to the murder of Rasputin.
Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3
In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family is seen with nickel finish S & W Schofield.
Colt semi-automatic type
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing what appears to be a Colt Semi-auto. Maybe a 1903 or 1911. It is not shown being fired.