Documentary films about weapons
With the end of World War II, the former allies in the anti-Hitler coalition no longer trusted each other. An arms race began, in which the main competitors were the USSR and the USA. Weapons designers produced “masterpieces” one after another. No one wanted or intended to give in to anyone.
8 films
Film 1. MiG-21 fighters against F-4 Phantom 2
The legendary aircraft of American carrier-based aviation, the Phantom F-4, appeared in the skies of Vietnam and had no equal. David Lewis, who led its development, could celebrate success. But an unexpected obstacle on the path to his triumph was the Soviet MiG-21 from the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau. What danger did this small plane pose to the heavy Phantom? What design solutions ensured the unprecedentedly long military service of both fighters - from the early 1960s to the present day? How did the MiG-21 end up being adopted by the US Air Force?
Film 2. Automatic weapons chambered for low-impulse cartridges. AK-74 vs M16
Since 1964, the American infantry in Vietnam has been re-equipped with M16 rifles of reduced caliber, lighter than previous models. How will Soviet gunsmiths respond? Will Mikhail Kalashnikov be able to extend the life of his assault rifle in competition with other models?
Film 3. Tu-95 versus B-52. Strategic bomber confrontation
The US Air Force B-52 strategic jet bomber was originally designed as a turboprop. What made American aircraft designers reconsider the project and equip this intercontinental aircraft with turbojet engines? And why, contrary to the direct instructions of Stalin, the Tupolev design bureau began developing not a jet, but a propeller-driven ultra-long-range bomber? What allows aircraft designed more than half a century ago to still be in service as carriers of nuclear weapons?
Film 4. Automatic sniper rifles. SVD vs M21
In the fast-paced battles of modern wars, it is important to shoot not only accurately, but also quickly. The US military installs an optical sight and bipod on the M14 rapid-fire rifle, then repeatedly improves it. How will the Soviet weapons school respond - by converting a regular army model into a sniper model, or by creating a special model? With whose rifles - American or Soviet - will snipers achieve better results in Vietnam and Afghanistan?
Film 5. Medium-range ballistic missiles. R-12, R-14 against PGM-17 Thor and "Jupiter"
In 1949, the Pentagon developed the Dropshot plan for a nuclear attack on the USSR. The main role in it was given to ultra-long-range bombers with atomic bombs on board. However, by that time the Soviet Union had already created weapons for a retaliatory strike. On September 1, 1949, the first Soviet atomic bomb was tested in the Pacific Ocean. And soon the first domestic ultra-long-range bomber TU-95 took wing. In the United States, the creator of the V-2 rocket, German designer Wernher von Braun, is involved in the rocket project. In the USSR, designer Sergei Korolev begins work on his own ballistic missiles. Soon other developers on both sides of the ocean will join the duel between Korolev and von Braun. How will this unprecedented battle of rocket designers end? And whose design solutions will be most effective?
Film 6. The first generation of nuclear submarines. Leninist Komsomol against Nautilus
The American nuclear submarine Nautilus was supposed to change the history of the combat fleet on a planetary scale. This is the world's first truly underwater warship - boats of previous generations spent most of their combat campaigns on the surface. Will Soviet gunsmiths be able to create their own nuclear-powered submarine in the shortest possible time? Why will the designation “Whale” be chosen for the new series of boats? Why did Lavrentiy Beria close the project to develop a submarine with a nuclear reactor? And why is the North Pole more important to a submariner than the Pacific and Atlantic oceans?
Film 7. Battle of the gunsmiths. Grenade launchers. RPG-7 vs M67
With a shot from a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher, an infantryman can destroy an expensive tank along with its crew. But after the Korean War, it is obvious that all previous models of grenade launchers are outdated. Gunsmiths in the USA rely on increasing the caliber, while Soviet gunsmiths rely on mass production and ease of use by one soldier. About whose design ideas turned out to be more successful, whose weapons played a big role in numerous local conflicts of the last fifty years - in this film.
Film 8. Battle of the gunsmiths. T-62 tanks vs M60
Two mass-produced Soviet and American tanks - the Ural T-62 and M60A1 - embodied completely different design approaches. The Americans created a spacious and massive machine with a rifled gun. Soviet gunsmiths - compact and extremely easy to use, equipped with a smoothbore gun. These tanks would see action many times - in the Yom Kippur War, the Battle of the Ogaden and many other conflicts where it was not just armored vehicles that fought, but the ideas embodied in them. Which ones brought success?
Little Gray Top (2020)
Foreign films about hunting will be appreciated by fans of tense plots with an unexpected ending. Joseph lives with his family in the forest, harvesting fur, and one day he notices the tracks of a lone wolf. The man begins to track his prey, setting traps, but the guest is not stupid enough to fall into the trap. The wolf's unpredictable behavior disrupts Joseph's usual plans, and the hunt turns into a personal vendetta.
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Original title : Hunter Hunter Genre : Thriller, drama Actors : Camille Sullivan, Summer H. Howell, Devon Sawa... Country : Canada Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.2, IMDb – 6.4 Age restrictions : 16+
Trail of the Beast (2017)
The action of the feature film about hunters takes place in the provincial outback, where the elderly Yanina Dusheiko lives. She is against killing animals, but her fellow villagers do not want to listen to the strange woman. One day, Yanina discovers the body of a poacher neighbor, and only traces of a roe deer are visible near the corpse. A few days later, similar murders occur - and all the victims were engaged in illegal shooting of wild animals.
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Original title : Pokot Genre : Thriller, drama, crime, detective Actors : Agnieszka Mandat-Grabka, Viktor Zborowski, Jakub Gershal... Country : Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, France Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.5, IMDb – 6.3 Ages restrictions : 16+
The End (2016)
A dramatic film about hunting will not let go of the audience's attention until the credits, telling about the misadventures of a lost hunter. For an elderly man, tracking the beast remains the only entertainment after his wife leaves. In the morning, the hunter takes the dog and sets off along a familiar path into the forest, but the dog soon disappears without a trace. The man does not recognize the area, and the loss of his gun makes him worry, because he is alone in the middle of the wild.
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Original title : The End Genre : Drama Actors : Gerard Depardieu, Audrey Bonnet, Swann Arlaud... Country : France Rating : Kinopoisk – 5.1, IMDb – 5.5
Caliber (2017)
Two friends travel to the Scottish countryside to enjoy the great outdoors. One of them will soon become a father - the guy will have to put aside friendly gatherings and outings, devoting free time to his family. In the evening, the friends celebrate the meeting well, and in the morning they go hunting, where an accident occurs. The remaining problems snowball, ready to roll over all participants in the events.
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Original title : Caliber Genre : Thriller, drama Actors : Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran... Country : UK Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.5, IMDb – 6.8 Age restrictions : 16+
Tiger (2015)
Cheon Man-deok gave up hunting after an accident, but even years later he is considered the best in his field. A Korean hunter is asked to hunt down the most powerful local tiger in order to present the animal's skin as a gift to the Japanese general. Man-deok refuses, but his son Sogu enrolls in the ranks of hunters, inspired by a rare trophy. People consider a wounded tiger an easy prey, but the predator has already been deprived of its family and has nothing left to lose.
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Original title : Daeho Genre : Drama, thriller, history Actors : Choi Min-sik, Jung Man-sik, Kim Sang-ho... Country : South Korea Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.0, IMDb – 7.3 Age restrictions : 16+
Coming Out (2017)
City schoolboy David comes on vacation to his father, who has long left the family, in the rural wilderness of Montana. Cal organizes a joint hunt with his son, hoping to get closer to the teenager. David is not happy with his father's idea, but agrees to go into the forest. A hike turns into a fight for survival after a man is wounded and encounters an angry bear.
15 best feature films about bears
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Original title : Walking Out Genre : Thriller, drama, adventure Actors : Matt Bomer, Josh Wiggins, Bill Pullman... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 5.8, IMDb – 5.8 Age restrictions : 16+
Lioness (2020)
Samantha O'Hara leads a group of mercenaries - a mobile and close-knit team that takes on the most difficult tasks. The next mission is the release of the governor's daughter, who was captured by terrorists. The soldiers cope brilliantly with the task, but are faced with a new enemy. A wild lioness has escaped from a farm in the jungle, ready to fight everyone for her own freedom and life.
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Original title : Rogue Genre : Action Actors : Megan Fox, Philip Winchester, Greg Crick... Country : UK, South Africa Rating : Kinopoisk – 4.4, IMDb – 4.0 Age restrictions : 18+
Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter (2018)
After divorcing his wife, Buck Ferguson dreams of improving his relationship with his son Jaden, but chooses not the best way to get closer. The man loves to hunt, and his friend Don films the adventures on camera. Buck decides to take the heir on another outing, although Jaden is much more interested in modern gadgets. The American movie about a hunter and his son is worth watching for fans of comedic life dramas - the film touches on the topic of relationships between fathers and children with humor.
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Original title : The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter Genre : Drama, Comedy Actors : Josh Brolin, Danny McBride, Montana Jordan... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 5.7, IMDb – 5.5
Game of Survival (2014)
The American film about a hunter is a thriller with a twisted plot, the events of which will unfold in the Mojave Desert. Millionaire Madek comes on a safari before the season opens, paying a decent amount for the opportunity to hunt. The best tracker Ben becomes the businessman's guide, but the entertainment suddenly gets out of control. By an absurd accident, Madek mortally wounds a man with a shot and decides to get rid of the only witness. He leaves Ben without clothes and water so that the hot desert finishes off the guy.
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Original title : Beyond the Reach Genre : Thriller Actors : Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irwin, Hannah Mangan Lawrence... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 5.7, IMDb – 5.6 Age restrictions : 18+
