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[[Image:Reddawn teaser20poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Red Dawn'' (2012)]]
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'''''Red Dawn''''' is the 2012 remake of the 1984 [[Red Dawn|Charlie Sheen/Patrick Swayze film of the same name]]. The remake stars [[Chris Hemsworth]] (as Jed Eckert) and [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] (as Lt Col. Andrew Tanner) and involves an invasion of the continental United States by a powerful, Communist-backed enemy force. Originally, the invaders were depicted as originating from China, but has since been changed to North Korea; this is mainly due to concern that a negative depiction of the PLA may result in the Chinese government banning any future MGM films, such as the upcoming [[Skyfall|23rd ''James Bond'' film]] (Similar concerns and changes also happened during the development of the videogame ''[[Homefront]]'', which itself is also a story about a powerful Communist force invading the United States).  
'''''Red Dawn''''' is the 2012 remake of the 1984 [[Red Dawn|Charlie Sheen/Patrick Swayze film of the same name]]. The remake stars [[Chris Hemsworth]] (as Jed Eckert) and [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] (as Lt Col. Andrew Tanner) and involves an invasion of the continental United States by a powerful, Communist-backed enemy force. Originally, the invaders were depicted as originating from China, but has since been changed to North Korea; this is mainly due to concern that a negative depiction of the PLA may result in the Chinese government banning any future MGM films, such as the upcoming [[Skyfall|23rd ''James Bond'' film]] (Similar concerns and changes also happened during the development of the videogame ''[[Homefront]]'', which itself is also a story about a powerful Communist force invading the United States).  

Revision as of 11:49, 11 August 2012

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Red Dawn (2012)

Red Dawn is the 2012 remake of the 1984 Charlie Sheen/Patrick Swayze film of the same name. The remake stars Chris Hemsworth (as Jed Eckert) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (as Lt Col. Andrew Tanner) and involves an invasion of the continental United States by a powerful, Communist-backed enemy force. Originally, the invaders were depicted as originating from China, but has since been changed to North Korea; this is mainly due to concern that a negative depiction of the PLA may result in the Chinese government banning any future MGM films, such as the upcoming 23rd James Bond film (Similar concerns and changes also happened during the development of the videogame Homefront, which itself is also a story about a powerful Communist force invading the United States).

The following weapons will appear in the remake of the film Red Dawn:



Handguns

Browning Hi-Power

In a publicity shot, Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) holds a Browning Hi-Power.

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Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm
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Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson and Chris Hemsworth in a publicity still.

Makarov PM

A Makarov PM is carried by Captain Lo (Will Yun Lee).

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Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the IJ-70 - 9x18mm Makarov. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM.
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Intratec TEC-9

Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) and Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) are shown using the Intratec TEC-9 during an ambush.

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Intratec TEC-9 - 9x19mm
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Rifles

AKM (Modified to resemble AK-103)

The standard assault rifle of the Korean Peoples Army (KPA) in the film appears to be the AKM, visually modified with the addition of plastic furniture and AK-74-style muzzle brakes to resemble the AK-103. Russian soldiers are also equipped with similar AKMs, but with additional full-length railed handguards.

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AKM - 7.62x39mm
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AK-103 Modern Russian AK rifle 7.62x39mm
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AKMSU

The AKMSU carbine is used by KPA soldiers, modified with what appears to be a KCI quad rail system. Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) also is shown using an AKMSU carbine in publicity stills.

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AKMSU with RIS handguard - 7.62x39mm
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Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) holds an AKMSU in a publicity still.
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Remington 700

A Remington 700 is used by both Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) and Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth).

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Remington 700 .308 Winchester
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Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) checks the rifle.

Machine Guns

Norinco Type 67

What appears to be a Norinco Type 67 machine gun is mounted on a KPA armored personnel carrier.

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Norinco Type 67-2 with ammo box 7.62x54mm R

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on KPA Humvees and tanks.

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Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
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GE M134 Minigun

The GE M134 Minigun is seen mounted on a car. These are original M134's upgraded by Garwood Industries.

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Garwood Industries M134G - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Other

RPG-7

An RPG-7 is seen used.

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Russian RPG-7 40mm
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