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A Midnight Clear is a 1992 World War II film directed by Keith Gordon, who also wrote the screenplay. Based on the novel by William Wharton (who also was the author of Birdy ), the film centers around a US Army Intelligence unit that stumbles upon a platoon of German soldiers who wish to surrender on Christmas Eve. The film's cast includes Ethan Hawke , Gary Sinise , Peter Berg , Frank Whaley , and Kevin Dillon .
The following weapons were used in the film A Midnight Clear :
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during WWII and carried by several characters in the film including Will Knott (Ethan Hawke ), Vance 'Mother' Wilkins (Gary Sinise ) and Paul 'Father' Mundy (Frank Whaley ).
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The men in the unit carry the M1 Garand.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The men have bayonets affixed to their Garands while searching a villa.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Will Knott (Ethan Hawke ) holds the M1 Garand.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Vance 'Mother' Wilkins (Gary Sinise ) carries the Garand.
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is seen used by Bud Miller (Peter Berg ) in the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Colt M1911A1 is seen used by Bud Miller (Peter Berg ) in the film.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by Mel Avakian (Kevin Dillon ) as well as Lt. Ware (Larry Joshua ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II Era M1 Carbine , with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M1 Carbine is reloaded by Mel Avakian (Kevin Dillon ).
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by German forces in the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. The only visual difference between the 98b and 98k is the 98b has a 29.1" barrel and correspondingly longer stock.
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Mauser Gewehr 1898
The German-made Mauser Gewehr 1898 bolt-action rifle is seen used by German troops in the film.
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Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and then is seen manned by Miller.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bud Miller (Peter Berg ) mans the M1919A4.
Handguns
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is seen used by the Older German Soldier (Curt Lowens ).
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Luger P08 is seen used by the Older German Soldier (Curt Lowens ).
Other
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is seen carried by the men in the unit.
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