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Escape to Athena
Escape to Athena is a 1979 WWII action film starring Elliott Gould, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, Claudia Cardinale, and Stephanie Powers as a group of resistance fighters and POW's who fight to escape a German-occupied Greek island while plotting to recover hidden treasure. The film is notable for featuring three actors who had appeared in James Bond films: David Niven as archaeologist Professor Blake, Roger Moore as Major Otto Hecht, and Telly Savalas as Zeno, the monk turned resistance fighter. The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who would later direct Rambo: First Blood Part II.
The follwoing firearms were used in the film Escape from Athena:
Submachine Guns
Sten
The Sten is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters, notably Zeno (Telly Savalas) and Eleana (Claudia Cardinale).
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters, notably Bruno Rotelli (Sonny Bono).
Handguns
Mauser C96
A Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" is used by Charlie (Elliott Gould), who is seen dual-wielding it with a Walther P38.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 fitted with a suppressor is also carried by Zeno (Telly Savalas). Charlie is seen dual-wielding a Walther along with a Mauser C96.
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle is seen used in the film by Zeno (Telly Savalas).
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
The Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI rifle is seen in the hands of Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle is seen in the hands of German soldiers and Greek resistance fighters.
Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle
A Mauser Kar98k sniper rifle was used by a German sniper and by Zeno (Telly Savalas) to shoot said sniper during the square shootout.
MG34
An MG34 is seen in a German guard tower.
