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'''''Argo''''' is a 2012 thriller film directed by and starring [[Ben Affleck]]. Based on the true story of the '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Caper Canadian Caper]''', Affleck portrays CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez, who devises a daring plan for six American diplomats to escape Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic.  
'''''Argo''''' is a 2012 thriller directed by and starring [[Ben Affleck]]. The film is based on the recently declassified story of CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez (portrayed by Affleck in the film), who in 1979 devised a daring plan for six American diplomats to escape Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic.  The film's cast includes [[John Goodman]], [[Bryan Cranston]], and [[Alan Arkin]].


'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Argo'':'''
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Argo'':'''

Revision as of 06:38, 14 October 2012

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Argo
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Argo (2012)
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Ben Affleck
Release Date 2012
Studio GK Films
Distributor Warner Brothers Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Tony Mendez Ben Affleck
Jack O'Donnell Bryan Cranston
Lester Siegel Alan Arkin
John Chambers John Goodman


Argo is a 2012 thriller directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The film is based on the recently declassified story of CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez (portrayed by Affleck in the film), who in 1979 devised a daring plan for six American diplomats to escape Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis by posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a fictional sci-fi epic. The film's cast includes John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, and Alan Arkin.

The following weapons were used in the film Argo:


Handguns

Walther P38

When the U.S. Embassy in Tehran is seized by Iranian demonstrators on November 4, 1979, a Walther P38 is used by one of the demonstrators to force an American diplomat to open the doors to the main building.

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Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

Colt M1911A1

The demonstrators also brandish M1911A1 pistols when seizing the embassy.

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World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

Various Iranian Revolutionary Guards are armed with Uzi submachine guns.

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IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm
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A Revolutionary Guard climbs aboard a truck with an Uzi.

Madsen M50

Mendez is inspired to come up with his plan while watching a scene from Battle for the Planet of the Apes on television that features the ape Caesar (Roddy McDowall) holding a Madsen M50 submachine gun.

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Madsen M50 - 9x19mm

Heckler & Koch MP5K

In one scene, a Revolutionary Guard shoots a man with a Heckler & Koch MP5K.

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Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack - 9x19mm. Iran acquired a license to build MP5 & MP5K submachine guns before the Iranian Revolution, and has continued to build them as the Tondar.
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Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A3

Most of the Revolutionary Guards and soldiers are armed with Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles, the standard weapon of the pre-revolutionary Iranian military.

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Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Revolutionary Guards hold G3A3 rifles.

M16A1

U.S. Marine Embassy guards are seen grabbing and loading M16A1 rifles when the demonstrators break into the embassy compound.

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M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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A Marine cocks his M16A1.

Other

Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Gun

Marines use Smith & Wesson 276 Gas Guns to fire tear gas rounds at the demonstrators as they attempt to storm the embassy.

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Smith & Wesson Model 276 Gas Gun - 37mm
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Marines fire tear gas at the demonstrators.

M18 Smoke Grenade

The Marines also toss M18 smoke grenades to fend off the demonstrators.

M18 smoke grenade