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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. | + | '''''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''''' | The following guns were used in the movie '''''Che Part One: Argentine''''' | ||
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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. | 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|500px|FN FAL "G Series" - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:Fn_fal_g_series.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL "G Series" - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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| + | ==M1903A3 Springfield== | ||
| + | Camilo Cienfuegos' ([[Santiago Cabrera]]) men carries an [[M1903_Springfield#M1903A3_.22Springfield.22_Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] during the attack on the Moncada Barracks, where he is killed in action. Camilio uses the Springfield when his Thompson runs out of ammunition. | ||
| + | [[File:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The World War II Springfield Rifle - the Model 03-A3. This was a simplified version of the 1903 to supplement the M1 Garand for troops in World War 2. Many Marines and Army soldiers hit the battlefield with the 03-A3. This example was built at the Remington plant. During World War II - only Remington and Smith Corona (the typewriter company) built 03A3 rifles from the original WWI tooling from Rock Island - .30-06]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
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[[File:Colt1921AC.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[File:Colt1921AC.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:M1921Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[File:M1921Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
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| + | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
| + | A few of the rebels carry [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1A1_Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] submachine guns. | ||
| + | [[File:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
| + | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
| + | One of the rebels carries a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]. | ||
| + | [[File:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
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==Browning M1919== | ==Browning M1919== | ||
Two [[Browning M1919]] machine guns are captured by Che Guevara's forces from a Batista Army train during the Battle of Santa Clara. | Two [[Browning M1919]] machine guns are captured by Che Guevara's forces from a Batista Army train during the Battle of Santa Clara. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M1919 on M2 tripod - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M1919 on M2 tripod - .30-06]] | ||
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| + | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
| + | A [[Browning_M2#Browning_M2_Heavy_Barrel|Browning M2HB]] is mounted on and fired from a Batista Army Sherman Tank during the Battle of Santa Clara. | ||
| + | [[File:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|300px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
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| + | =Shotguns= | ||
| + | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
| + | One of the rebels briefly carries a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]. | ||
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| + | ==Winchester Model 1897== | ||
| + | Rebel Cuervo ([[Bryant Huffman]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1897]]. | ||
| + | [[File:WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | ||
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| + | =Sidearms= | ||
| + | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
| + | The rebels and Batista officers are armed with [[M1911_pistol_series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] pistols. | ||
| + | [[File:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
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| + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P Revolver== | ||
| + | Esteban ([[Jose Caro]]), a rebel deserter, carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P Revolver]]. | ||
| + | [[File:S&WModel10Long.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion grips - .38 Special]] | ||
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| + | =Launchers= | ||
| + | ==M20 "Super Bazooka"== | ||
| + | An [[M1_Rocket_Launcher_"Bazooka"#M20_.22Super_Bazooka.22_.283.5.22_Rocket.29|M20 "Super Bazooka"]] is carried by the rebels. Che Guevara ([[Benicio del Toro]]) uses it to detonate a weapons cache, and it is used by a rebel soldier to knock out an M4 Sherman in Santa Clara. | ||
| + | [[File:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M20 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5"]] | ||
=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 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.
M1903A3 Springfield
Camilo Cienfuegos' (Santiago Cabrera) men carries an M1903A3 Springfield during the attack on the Moncada Barracks, where he is killed in action. Camilio uses the Springfield when his Thompson runs out of ammunition.
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.
M1921AC Thompson
Camilo Cienfuegos (Santiago Cabrera), Che Guevara (Benicio del Toro) and several other rebels carry the M1921AC Thompson. Che's Thompson is occasionally fitted with a 50-round drum magazine.
M1A1 Thompson
A few of the rebels carry M1A1 Thompson submachine guns.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
One of the rebels carries a Browning Automatic Rifle.
Browning M1919
Two Browning M1919 machine guns are captured by Che Guevara's forces from a Batista Army train during the Battle of Santa Clara.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is mounted on and fired from a Batista Army Sherman Tank during the Battle of Santa Clara.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
One of the rebels briefly carries a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.
Winchester Model 1897
Rebel Cuervo (Bryant Huffman) carries a Winchester Model 1897.
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
The rebels and Batista officers are armed with Colt M1911A1 pistols.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P Revolver
Esteban (Jose Caro), a rebel deserter, carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P Revolver.
Launchers
M20 "Super Bazooka"
An M20 "Super Bazooka" is carried by the rebels. Che Guevara (Benicio del Toro) uses it to detonate a weapons cache, and it is used by a rebel soldier to knock out an M4 Sherman in Santa Clara.
Grenades
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Both the rebels and Batista's army use the Mk 2 Hand Grenade.
