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Difference between revisions of "Che Part One: Argentine"
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| − | [[Image:Che-part-1-the-argentine-poster-0.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Che Part One:Argentine'' (2008)]] | + | [[Image:Che-part-1-the-argentine-poster-0.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''Che Part One: Argentine'' (2008)]] |
| − | + | '''''Che Part One: Argentine''''', is a 2008 film starring Benicio del Toro in the title role and was directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film was first screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May, 2008, earning Del Toro the Festival's best actor award. It was later divided into two parts, Part 1, called ''The Argentine'' being released in the United States on December 12, 2008 to qualify it for the Academy Awards. Both parts were put into wider release in January 2009. The first part, ''The Argentine'', follows Che Guevara through the Cuban Revolution against Fulgencio Batista, and the second, [[Che Part Two: Guerrilla]], is the story of the failed revolution in Bolivia. | |
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| + | The following guns were used in the movie '''''Che Part One: Argentine''''' | ||
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| − | == | + | =Rifles= |
| − | + | == FN FAL == | |
| − | + | Ramiro Valdes ([[Vladimir Cruz]]) carries an [[FN_FAL#FN_FAL|FN FAL]]. His version appears to be the "G Series", modified for civilian use by the U.S. | |
| − | + | [[File:Fn_fal_g_series.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL "G Series" - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |
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| − | The | + | ==M1 Garand== |
| + | The [[M1 Garand]] is the standard weapon of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara's band of rebels, as well as the army of Fulgencio Batista. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
| − | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | + | ==M1 Carbine==, |
| + | Also carried by the rebels and Batista's army is the [[M1 Carbine]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==M1A1 Carbine== |
| + | Raul Castro ([[Rodrigo Santoro]]) can be briefly seen with an [[M1 Carbine|M1A1 Carbine]]. | ||
| + | [[File:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Carbine with original L style rear sights, and side-folding stock, often referred to as the 'Paratrooper' carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
| − | [[ | + | ==M2 Carbine== |
| − | [[Image: | + | Che Guevara ([[Benicio del Toro]]) uses the [[M1_Carbine#M2_Carbine|M2 Carbine]] during the Battle of Santa Clara. |
| + | [[Image:M2 carbine MP.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Winchester Model 70== |
| + | Fidel Castro ([[Demián Bichir]]) and his brother Raul ([[Rodrigo Santoro]]) use the [[Winchester Model 70]]. Che Guevara ([[Benicio del Toro]]) also carries the rifle for a short period of time. | ||
| − | + | =Submachine Guns= | |
| − | + | ==IMI Uzi== | |
| − | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi | + | One of Che Guevara's Captains, Lalo Sardinas ([[Luis Gonzaga Hernandez]]), carries an [[Uzi#Uzi|IMI Uzi]] during the revolution. |
| + | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | ||
== Browning M1919 == | == Browning M1919 == | ||
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[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919 .30-06 on M2 tripod]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919 .30-06 on M2 tripod]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:11, 27 August 2011
Che Part One: Argentine, is a 2008 film starring Benicio del Toro in the title role and was directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film was first screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May, 2008, earning Del Toro the Festival's best actor award. It was later divided into two parts, Part 1, called The Argentine being released in the United States on December 12, 2008 to qualify it for the Academy Awards. Both parts were put into wider release in January 2009. The first part, The Argentine, follows Che Guevara through the Cuban Revolution against Fulgencio Batista, and the second, Che Part Two: Guerrilla, is the story of the failed revolution in Bolivia.
The following guns were used in the movie Che Part One: Argentine
Rifles
FN FAL
Ramiro Valdes (Vladimir Cruz) carries an FN FAL. His version appears to be the "G Series", modified for civilian use by the U.S.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the standard weapon of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara's band of rebels, as well as the army of Fulgencio Batista.
==M1 Carbine==, Also carried by the rebels and Batista's army is the M1 Carbine.
M1A1 Carbine
Raul Castro (Rodrigo Santoro) can be briefly seen with an M1A1 Carbine.
M2 Carbine
Che Guevara (Benicio del Toro) uses the M2 Carbine during the Battle of Santa Clara.
Winchester Model 70
Fidel Castro (Demián Bichir) and his brother Raul (Rodrigo Santoro) use the Winchester Model 70. Che Guevara (Benicio del Toro) also carries the rifle for a short period of time.
Submachine Guns
IMI Uzi
One of Che Guevara's Captains, Lalo Sardinas (Luis Gonzaga Hernandez), carries an IMI Uzi during the revolution.
Browning M1919
Used by the Bolivian army to massacre the group that included Tania Bunke at the Vade del Yeso.
M1928 Thompson
FN FAL
Mostly seen being carried by the Bolivian army when they hunt Che near La Higuera.
Winchester Model 70
Carried by Fidel Castro during the revolution in Cuba. Ernesto "Che" Guevara uses a Model 70 for a period as well.
