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Difference between revisions of "Richard III"
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[[Image:Richard_3.jpg|right|thumb|400px| ''Richard III'' (1995)]] | [[Image:Richard_3.jpg|right|thumb|400px| ''Richard III'' (1995)]] | ||
| − | Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, it is set in London during an alternate timeline of the World War II era. Richard's evil plans are | + | Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, it is set in London during an alternate timeline of the World War II era. Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne are paralleled with the rise of facism in Germany and Italy, under Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. The same interpretation was used in a successful stage version, on which the film was based and which also starred McKellen. |
| − | == | + | == Pistols == |
| + | === Mauser C96 === | ||
| + | In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's ([[Ian McKellen]]) weapon of choice is a [[Mauser C96|"Broomhandle" Mauser]] pistol. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser. ]] | |
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| − | [[ | + | ==Colt M1911A1 pistol== |
| + | Prince Edward ([[Christopher Bowen]]) grabs a [[M1911A1|Colt 1911]] pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|450px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | |
| − | In the opening scene Richard | + | == Submachine Guns == |
| − | + | === Bergmann MP18 === | |
| + | In the opening scene, several of Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergman MP18]] submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with Box Mag - 9mm]] | |
| − | + | === MP40 === | |
| + | King Henry's soldiers carry [[MP40]]s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MP40 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MP40 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Rifles == |
| − | [[Image: | + | === Browning Automatic Rifle == |
| + | [[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
| + | [[Image:FNBARtypeD8mm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FN BAR Type D - 8mm. This model has a folding carry handle and a smaller forend than the ones in the film.]] | ||
| − | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle== | + | ===Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle=== |
Seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. | Seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]] | ||
| − | ==Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle== | + | ===Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle=== |
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|700px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|700px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | ||
| − | == | + | |
| − | + | == Machine Guns == | |
| − | [[Image: | + | ==Lewis machine gun== |
| + | When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard ([[Ian McKellen]]) seizes a vehicle mounted [[Lewis gun|Lewis machine gun]] and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Lewis gun .303]] | ||
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==Browning M1917 machine gun== | ==Browning M1917 machine gun== | ||
| − | A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) | + | A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle. |
[[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | [[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | ||
==Browning M2 heavy machine gun== | ==Browning M2 heavy machine gun== | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 01:03, 11 March 2010
Richard III is a 1995 adaptation of Shakespeare's play starring Ian McKellan as the title character. It also stars Annette Bening, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey, Jr, and Nigel Hawthorne. It was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, it is set in London during an alternate timeline of the World War II era. Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne are paralleled with the rise of facism in Germany and Italy, under Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. The same interpretation was used in a successful stage version, on which the film was based and which also starred McKellen.
Pistols
Mauser C96
In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's (Ian McKellen) weapon of choice is a "Broomhandle" Mauser pistol.
Colt M1911A1 pistol
Prince Edward (Christopher Bowen) grabs a Colt 1911 pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
In the opening scene, several of Richard's soldiers wield Bergman MP18 submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury.
MP40
King Henry's soldiers carry MP40s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack.
Rifles
= Browning Automatic Rifle
Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle
Seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film.
Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle
Machine Guns
Lewis machine gun
When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard (Ian McKellen) seizes a vehicle mounted Lewis machine gun and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters.
Browning M1917 machine gun
A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle.
