Duck, You Sucker!

Duck, You Sucker! DVD Cover Country Italy Directed by Sergio Leone Release Date 1971 Language English/Spanish Studio Rafran Cinematografica Distributor United Artists Main Cast Character Actor John Mallory James Coburn Juan Miranda Rod Steiger Dr. Villega Romolo Valli

The theatrical re-release poster with the new title A Fistful of Dynamite

Duck! You Sucker! is a 1971 Western directed by Sergio Leone and starring James Coburn as a fugitive Irish explosives expert who escapes to Mexico to only find himself mixed up in another revolution. This film was released in the US under the title "Duck, You Sucker!", which is the literal English translation of the Italian title (which is "Giù la testa, coglione!"). However, it was subsequently re-released under the title A Fistful of Dynamite in order to capitalize on Leone's previous films. MGM would later release the film on DVD under the original title.

The film was Leone's last western. It is also his most overlooked film, mostly due to the film being marketed as a comedy/satire of westerns, especially his earlier 'Man With No Name' trilogy.

The following weapons were used in the film Duck, You Sucker! aka A Fistful of Dynamite:

Single Action Army

Juan (Rod Steiger) uses a Single Action Army Long Barrel throughout the film, most notably to threaten John. It is also used by revolutionaries and the soldiers.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.

Juan (Rod Steiger) pulls a Single Action Army.

Juan (Rod Steiger) threatens John (James Coburn) with his SAA.

Steyr M1912

A Mexican police officer with a Steyr 1912 tries to arrest Juan after he sees him kill his comrade.

Steyr M1912 - 9x23mm

The officer aims his Steyr M1912 at Juan.

Astra 400

One of Juan's children is seen armed with an Astra 400 when they rob the stagecoach. John also uses one during the final train hijacking.

Astra 400 (9mm Bergmann-Bayard caliber)

The sneering, racist Americans traveling in Mexico are held up by Juan and his family in the opening. His youngest son can be seen with an Astra.

John fires his Astra during the final battle

Walther P38

Col. Gunther Ruiz's uses an anachronistic (see below) Walther P38, seen after the train is derailed.

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

Browning Hi Power

A Browning Hi-Power pistol is seen taken by John (James Coburn) from the Mexican governor. This is an anachronism, since the HP was introduced in 1935, and this film takes place in 1913.

Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm

John aims the Hi-Power at the governor.

Winchester Model 1894

The Winchester Model 1894 is Used by Mexican revolutionaries, as well as Juan's children.

Winchester 1894 - .30-30.

Juan's children pop up from behind him to rob the coach

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by Juan to shoot the cart containing his recent robbery victims, sending it careening down the hill and sending its occupants flying.

J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge

Mauser M43

Mexican troops can be seen carrying Spanish Mauser M1943 rifles throughout the film, likely as it was filmed in Spain. The M43 is likely meant to stand in for the Steyr-made M1912 short rifle used during the Mexican revolution.

Mauser M43 - 8 x 57mm Mauser

MG42

John uses an MG42 machine gun with a removed stock to fire upon Ruiz's army column while they're on the bridge to great effect. However, this is an anachronism, since the MG42 was introduced in 1942, and this film takes place in 1913, 29 years earlier.

MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser

John readies his MG42 in the famous scene.

View down the barrel of the MG42 at the bridge.

Maxim MG08

Juan uses a Maxim MG08 machine gun alongside John during the canyon battle. When John gives him the command to fire, the weapon does not. He tries to tell John, but then it goes off and surprises him. When he regains control, he uses it to great effect. The weapon is also used in the film by revolutionaries and Mexican soldiers. Also used in Ruiz's armored car.

Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Juan tries to tell John of the weapon malfunction.

Juan fires his Maxim MG08 at the column.

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)

The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) is seen in the hands of a British soldier in the Irish pub.

.303 SMLE Mk. III.

A British soldier takes a round from John's hidden rifle, Enfield in hand.

Unknown Sawed-Off Lever-Action Rifle

Used by a young John to shoot the British soldiers in the pub.

John (James Coburn) swings a rifle wrapped in newspaper at the soldiers sent to arrest him back in Ireland