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| − | '''''Fixed Bayonets!''''' (1951) was the second film to depict the Korean War by writer/director [[Samuel Fuller]] (''[[Merrill's Marauders]]'', ''[[The Big Red One]]''). The critical and commercial success of his earlier Korean film, ''The Steel Helmet'', garnered Fuller a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was also the screen debut of [[James Dean]], who makes a cameo appearance at the end of the film. ''Fixed Bayonets!'' is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of ''The Steel Helmet,'' probably due to the hand of Army censors. | + | '''''Fixed Bayonets!''''' (1951) was the second film to depict the Korean War by writer/director [[Samuel Fuller]] (''[[Merrill's Marauders]]'', ''[[The Big Red One]]''). The critical and commercial success of his earlier Korean film, ''[[The Steel Helmet]]'', garnered Fuller a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was also the screen debut of [[James Dean]], who makes a cameo appearance at the end of the film. ''Fixed Bayonets!'' is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of ''The Steel Helmet,'' probably due to the hand of Army censors. |
{{Film Title|Fixed Bayonets!}} | {{Film Title|Fixed Bayonets!}} | ||
Revision as of 05:54, 27 March 2013
Fixed Bayonets! (1951) was the second film to depict the Korean War by writer/director Samuel Fuller (Merrill's Marauders, The Big Red One). The critical and commercial success of his earlier Korean film, The Steel Helmet, garnered Fuller a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was also the screen debut of James Dean, who makes a cameo appearance at the end of the film. Fixed Bayonets! is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of The Steel Helmet, probably due to the hand of Army censors.
The following weapons were used in the film Fixed Bayonets!:
1795 Springfield Flintlock Infantry Musket
The movie is dedicated to U.S. Combat Infantrymen, whose badge presents a Springfield Model 1795 on a blue field superimposed to an elliptic oak-leaf wreath, symbolizing steadfast character, strength, and loyalty.
M1 Garand
American GIs carry the M1 Garand.
M1 Carbine
American soldiers carry Korean War-era M1 Carbine.
Browning M2HB
American troops use Browning M2s against the Chinese.
M20 "Super Bazooka" (3.5" Rocket)
American GIs use a M20 "Super Bazooka"
Browning M1917
American and Chinese troops use the Browning M1917 machine gun.
M20 Recoilless Rifle
American GIs operate an M20 Recoilless Rifle.
PPSh-41
ChiCom infantry carry the PPSh-41.
Mk 2 hand grenade
American GIs carry Mk 2 hand grenades.
