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− | '''''Five Gates to Hell''''' (1959) is adventure war drama that followed two doctors, seven nurses and one nun who are kidnapped by guerrillas during the war in French Indochina. The reason is to save the dying commander of fighters. Efforts to rescue the commander's life but it does not work out. Women are exploited to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers. Later when most partisans go into action, tries to escape. Starred Dolores Michaels, Patricia Owens and [[Neville Brand]]. The film was directed by James Clavell, the author/screenwriter/director who himself was a POW during World War II and later became well known for his epic novels set in Asia and later were adapted into such successful television miniseries such as ''Shogun''. | + | '''''Five Gates to Hell''''' (1959) is adventure war drama that followed two doctors, seven nurses and one nun who are kidnapped by guerrillas during the war in French Indochina. The reason is to save the dying commander of fighters. Efforts to rescue the commander's life but it does not work out. Women are exploited to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers. Later when most partisans go into action, tries to escape. Starred [[Dolores Michaels]], [[Patricia Owens]] and [[Neville Brand]]. The film was directed by James Clavell, the author/screenwriter/director who himself was a POW during World War II and later became well known for his epic novels set in Asia and later were adapted into such successful television miniseries such as ''Shogun''. |
{{Film Title|Five Gates to Hell}} | {{Film Title|Five Gates to Hell}} | ||
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[[Image:FGtH-003.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) with his [[M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] in hand.]] | [[Image:FGtH-003.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) with his [[M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] in hand.]] | ||
[[Image:FGtH-001.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Gung Sa (Benson Fong) pulls his pistol from holster.]] | [[Image:FGtH-001.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Gung Sa (Benson Fong) pulls his pistol from holster.]] | ||
− | [[Image:FGtH-002.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Chen aims a gun at Dr. John Richter ([[ | + | [[Image:FGtH-002.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Chen aims a gun at Dr. John Richter ([[Ken Scott]]) (right).]] |
[[Image:FGtH-004.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Athena Roberts ([[Dolores Michaels]]) seized Chen's pistol.]] | [[Image:FGtH-004.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Athena Roberts ([[Dolores Michaels]]) seized Chen's pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:FGtH-005.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Joy ([[Patricia Owens]]) took the [[M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]].]] | [[Image:FGtH-005.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Joy ([[Patricia Owens]]) took the [[M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]].]] | ||
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== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
Several guerilla men carry [[MP40]]s. This submachine gun holds in some scene also Chioko ([[Nobu McCarthy]]) and Yvette ([[Greta Chi]]). | Several guerilla men carry [[MP40]]s. This submachine gun holds in some scene also Chioko ([[Nobu McCarthy]]) and Yvette ([[Greta Chi]]). | ||
− | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9mm | + | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9mm]] |
[[Image:FGtH-017.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Vietnamesse guerilla with [[MP40]] in his hand.]] | [[Image:FGtH-017.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Vietnamesse guerilla with [[MP40]] in his hand.]] | ||
[[Image:FGtH-01G.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Chioko (Nobu McCarthy) (right) carries also this SMG.]] | [[Image:FGtH-01G.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Chioko (Nobu McCarthy) (right) carries also this SMG.]] | ||
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[[Image:FGtH-022.jpg |thumb|none|400px|]] | [[Image:FGtH-022.jpg |thumb|none|400px|]] | ||
− | == | + | == Browning M1917 == |
− | [[ | + | [[Browning M1917]] machine gun is seen at the guerilla's guard post on a road. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:M1917A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917A machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] |
[[Image:FGtH-024.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | [[Image:FGtH-024.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | ||
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Five Gates to Hell (1959) is adventure war drama that followed two doctors, seven nurses and one nun who are kidnapped by guerrillas during the war in French Indochina. The reason is to save the dying commander of fighters. Efforts to rescue the commander's life but it does not work out. Women are exploited to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers. Later when most partisans go into action, tries to escape. Starred Dolores Michaels, Patricia Owens and Neville Brand. The film was directed by James Clavell, the author/screenwriter/director who himself was a POW during World War II and later became well known for his epic novels set in Asia and later were adapted into such successful television miniseries such as Shogun.
The following weapons were used in the film Five Gates to Hell:
Colt M1911A1
Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) and his deputy officer Gung Sa (Benson Fong) carry a Colt M1911A1 pistols. This gun seized also Athena Roberts (Dolores Michaels) and Joy (Patricia Owens).
M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"
Several main characters are seen using a M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun".
MP40
Several guerilla men carry MP40s. This submachine gun holds in some scene also Chioko (Nobu McCarthy) and Yvette (Greta Chi).
M1 Carbine
Some Chen's men are armed with a M1 Carbines.
Browning M1917
Browning M1917 machine gun is seen at the guerilla's guard post on a road.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Various characters in movie are seen carry the Mk 2 hand grenades.