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Difference between revisions of "Richard III"
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== Pistols == | == Pistols == | ||
=== Mauser C96 === | === Mauser C96 === | ||
− | In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's ([[Ian McKellen]]) weapon of choice is a [[Mauser C96|"Broomhandle" Mauser]] pistol. | + | In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's ([[Ian McKellen]]) weapon of choice is a [[Mauser C96|"Broomhandle" Mauser]] pistol.[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser. ]] |
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− | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser. ]] | ||
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[[Image:C96RichardIII.png|500px|thumb|none|The C96 during the opening scene]] | [[Image:C96RichardIII.png|500px|thumb|none|The C96 during the opening scene]] | ||
+ | [[Image:C96_2RichardIII.png|500px|thumb|none|Richard executing King Henry in the opening scene]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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===Colt M1911A1 pistol=== | ===Colt M1911A1 pistol=== | ||
− | Prince Edward ([[Christopher Bowen]]) grabs a [[M1911A1|Colt 1911]] pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down. Likewise, Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) holds one on Richard in the final confrontation. | + | Prince Edward ([[Christopher Bowen]]) grabs a [[M1911A1|Colt 1911]] pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down. Likewise, the Earl of Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) holds one on Richard in the final confrontation. |
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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== Submachine Guns == | == Submachine Guns == | ||
=== Bergmann MP18 === | === Bergmann MP18 === | ||
In the opening scene and in the final battle, several of Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergmann MP18]] submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury. | In the opening scene and in the final battle, several of Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergmann MP18]] submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury. | ||
− | [[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with Box Mag - 9mm]] |
+ | [[File:RIII 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
=== MP40 === | === MP40 === | ||
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=== Browning Automatic Rifle === | === Browning Automatic Rifle === | ||
[[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
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[[Image:BARRichardIII.png|600px|thumb|none|The BAR in action during the opening sequence]] | [[Image:BARRichardIII.png|600px|thumb|none|The BAR in action during the opening sequence]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
===Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle=== | ===Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle=== | ||
− | + | The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] rifle is seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century. | |
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
===Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle=== | ===Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle=== | ||
Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles were seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film. | Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles were seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== Machine Guns == | == Machine Guns == | ||
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When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard ([[Ian McKellen]]) seizes a vehicle mounted [[Lewis gun|Lewis machine gun]] and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters. | When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard ([[Ian McKellen]]) seizes a vehicle mounted [[Lewis gun|Lewis machine gun]] and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters. | ||
[[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lewis gun .303]] | [[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lewis gun .303]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
===Browning M1917 machine gun=== | ===Browning M1917 machine gun=== | ||
A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle. | A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | [[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
===Browning M2 heavy machine gun=== | ===Browning M2 heavy machine gun=== | ||
During the final battle scene, Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) fires a [[Browning M2]] heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep, while attacking Richard's forces. Richard attempts to flee in another jeep, with his henchman Tyrell ([[Adrian Dunbar]]) firing another machine gun from its mount. | During the final battle scene, Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) fires a [[Browning M2]] heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep, while attacking Richard's forces. Richard attempts to flee in another jeep, with his henchman Tyrell ([[Adrian Dunbar]]) firing another machine gun from its mount. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
+ | [[File:RIII 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:War]] |
Revision as of 05:51, 14 March 2011
Richard III is the 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring Ian McKellen as the title character. It was directed by Richard Loncraine and co-stars Annette Bening, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey, Jr, and Nigel Hawthorne. Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, the film updates the setting to an alternate 1930's Britain as Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne paralleled the rise of facism in Germany and Italy under the rule of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. In keeping with the period of the film, the majority of the weapons and vehicles seen are somewhat consistent with the actual time period in history. The same interpretation was used in a successful stage version, on which the film was based and which also starred McKellen.
The following weapons were used in the film Richard III:
Pistols
Mauser C96
In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's (Ian McKellen) weapon of choice is a "Broomhandle" Mauser pistol.
Colt M1911A1 pistol
Prince Edward (Christopher Bowen) grabs a Colt 1911 pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down. Likewise, the Earl of Richmond (Dominic West) holds one on Richard in the final confrontation.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
In the opening scene and in the final battle, several of Richard's soldiers wield Bergmann MP18 submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury.
MP40
King Henry's soldiers carry MP40s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack.
Rifles
Browning Automatic Rifle
Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle
The Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle is seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.
Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle
Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles were seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film.
Machine Guns
Lewis machine gun
When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard (Ian McKellen) seizes a vehicle mounted Lewis machine gun and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters.
Browning M1917 machine gun
A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle.
Browning M2 heavy machine gun
During the final battle scene, Richmond (Dominic West) fires a Browning M2 heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep, while attacking Richard's forces. Richard attempts to flee in another jeep, with his henchman Tyrell (Adrian Dunbar) firing another machine gun from its mount.