| Error creating thumbnail: File missing Join our Discord! |
| If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
Flatfoot in Africa
Unidentified This article currently has one or more unidentified weapons. |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flatfoot in Africa (original title Piedone l'africano) is a 1978 Italian crime comedy directed by Steno. It's the third film about the adventures of Naples police Commissioner Rizzo (Bud Spencer), known as "Flatfoot". After a South African police detective is slain in Naples, Rizzo goes to South Africa where he encounters the drug and diamond smugglers. The film is preceded by Flatfoot (1973) and Flatfoot in Hong Kong (1975) and followed by Flatfoot in Egypt (1980).
The following weapons were used in the film Flatfoot in Africa:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 15
A suppressed Smith & Wesson Model 15 is used by a hitman (his identity is revealed only in the final scene) to kill the South African police detective in Naples.
Webley .38 Mk IV
Numerous gangsters in South Africa carry Webley .38 Mk IV revolvers. They are also used by police.
Colt Detective Special
A 3rd Gen. Colt Detective Special is used by Spiros (Werner Pochath) in several scenes. A revolver that also appears to be a 3rd Gen. Colt DS is seen in hands of a Naples street thug (Giovanni Cianfriglia) in the opening scene.
Unidentified revolvers
Pistols
M1911A1
An M1911A1-style pistol is seen in the glovebox of Capt. Müller's car.
Unidentified pocket pistol
In one scene a Smollet's henchman (Giancarlo Bastianoni) uses a suppressed nickel plated pocket pistol. It looks similar to Astra Cub though not at all.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield Sporter
Lee-Enfield sporterized rifles are seen during the safari.
Various rifles
Numerous bolt action rifles, some with sniper scopes, are seen during the safari.
