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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = The Green Archer<br /> Der grüne Bogenschütze | + | |name = The Green Archer<br />Der grüne Bogenschütze |
| − | |picture =EdgarWallaceBogenschütze.jpg | + | |picture = EdgarWallaceBogenschütze.jpg |
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
| − | |country = | + | |country = [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany |
| − | [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany | ||
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|director = Jürgen Roland | |director = Jürgen Roland | ||
|date= February 2, 1961 | |date= February 2, 1961 | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | + | |studio=Rialto Film | |
| − | |distributor = Constantin Film | + | |distributor=Constantin Film |
|character1=Inspector James Lamotte Featherstone | |character1=Inspector James Lamotte Featherstone | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Klausjürgen Wussow]] | ||
|character2=Abel Bellamy | |character2=Abel Bellamy | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Gert Fröbe]] | ||
|character3=Valerie Howett | |character3=Valerie Howett | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Karin Dor]] | ||
|character4=Spike Holland | |character4=Spike Holland | ||
| − | |character5= | + | |actor4=[[Eddi Arent]] |
| + | |character5=Savini | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Harry Wüstenhagen]] | ||
|character6=Sergeant Higgins | |character6=Sergeant Higgins | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Wolfgang Völz]] | ||
|character7=John Wood | |character7=John Wood | ||
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|actor7=Heinz Weiss | |actor7=Heinz Weiss | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Green Archer''''' is a 1961 German movie directed by Jürgen Roland and | + | '''''The Green Archer''''' is a 1961 German movie directed by Jürgen Roland and the fifth ''Edgar Wallace'' film of the postwar period based on the 1923 novel of the same name. The American millionaire Abel Bellamy moves into his castle, Garre Castle near London, although he knows that the spirit of a green archer is up to mischief. It does not take long for the first casualties to be mourned. Inspector Featherstone of Scotland Yard can be smuggled into the property as a caretaker so that he can investigate undisturbed. But Bellamy's pretty niece Valerie is also investigated because she has a bad suspicion. |
{{Film Title|The Green Archer}} | {{Film Title|The Green Archer}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
| − | ==NHM Model 9 | + | ==NHM Model 9== |
| − | [[NHM Model 9]] gas revolvers are used by Abel Bellamy ([[Gert Fröbe]]) and Scotland Yard Police Officers like Sergeant Higgins ([[Wolfgang Völz]]) and Sergeant Bannister ( | + | [[NHM Model 9]] gas revolvers are used by Abel Bellamy ([[Gert Fröbe]]) and Scotland Yard Police Officers like Sergeant Higgins ([[Wolfgang Völz]]) and Sergeant Bannister (Charles Palent). |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:NHM Model 9 Type 1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|NHM Model 9 Type 1 blank-firing revolver - 9mm K]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel looks at his revolver taken from his desk.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abel looks at his revolver taken from his desk.]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip is seen in the pajamas' pocket while Abel talking to Julius Savini ([[Harry Wüstenhagen]]).]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip is seen in the pajamas' pocket while Abel talking to Julius Savini ([[Harry Wüstenhagen]]).]] | ||
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[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Higgins with his revolver while hiding from suspects on the other side of the wall.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Higgins with his revolver while hiding from suspects on the other side of the wall.]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As it turns out, the suspects are police officers like Sergeant Bannister.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As it turns out, the suspects are police officers like Sergeant Bannister.]] | ||
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Higgins with his drawn revolver during the shootout while his supervisor complaining about the lack of cream in tea.]] | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Higgins with his drawn revolver during the shootout while his supervisor complaining about the lack of cream in tea during the siege of Garre Castle.]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The supervisor fires the revolver.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Revolver10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The supervisor fires the revolver.]] | ||
==Mauser HSc== | ==Mauser HSc== | ||
The personal sidearm of Inspector James Lamotte Featherstone ([[Klausjürgen Wussow]]) is a [[Mauser HSc]] pistol. | The personal sidearm of Inspector James Lamotte Featherstone ([[Klausjürgen Wussow]]) is a [[Mauser HSc]] pistol. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Mauser HSC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser HSc - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-HSc1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The first appearance of the HSc pistol on the left.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-HSc1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The first appearance of the HSc pistol on the left.]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-HSc2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of his pistol while walking to a window.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-HSc2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of his pistol while walking to a window.]] | ||
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==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
| − | A [[Walther PPK]] is used by Coldharbour Smith ( | + | A [[Walther PPK]] is used by Coldharbour Smith (Stanislav Ledinek). This pistol is also seen in the hands of Spike Holland ([[Eddi Arent]]) and Inspector Featherstone. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Ppk 1960s.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK - .32 ACP]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After taking the pistol from the drawer he unlocks it.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After taking the pistol from the drawer he unlocks it.]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As a good gentlemen Spike would like to shake hands with Smith to introduce himself...]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As a good gentlemen Spike would like to shake hands with Smith to introduce himself...]] | ||
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... and accidentally took the PPK.]] | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and accidentally took the PPK.]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspector Featherstone now holds the Walther.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-PPK4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspector Featherstone now holds the Walther.]] | ||
==Unknown Pistol== | ==Unknown Pistol== | ||
| − | An antique pistol is seen hanging on the wall. | + | An antique pistol whose shape resembles a [[Wheellock Pistol]] is seen hanging on the wall. |
| + | [[File:Brunswick pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Brunswick wheellock pistol; for comparison]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-wallpistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol above the knight armor.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-wallpistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol above the knight armor.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
| − | ==Steyr Mannlicher- | + | ==Steyr Mannlicher-Schönauer Carbine== |
| − | Abel Bellamy is seen cleaning a rifle | + | Abel Bellamy is seen cleaning a rifle that looks like a [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer]] Carbine. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:MSCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mannlicher-Schönauer Carbine - 6.5x54mm]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He checks the sights.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He checks the sights.]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleaning the chamber.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cleaning the chamber.]] | ||
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==Unknown Rifles== | ==Unknown Rifles== | ||
| − | Other rifles of Abel Bellamy can also be seen. One is used by his servant Sen ( | + | Other rifles of Abel Bellamy can also be seen. One is used by his servant Sen (Robert Hore). |
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three rifles on the table. The servant at the window aims | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceBogenschütze-Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three rifles on the table. The servant at the window aims different one. Abel's NHM revolver alongside ammunition can be seen among the rifles.]] |
{{Edgar Wallace}} | {{Edgar Wallace}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:44, 29 July 2023
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The Green Archer is a 1961 German movie directed by Jürgen Roland and the fifth Edgar Wallace film of the postwar period based on the 1923 novel of the same name. The American millionaire Abel Bellamy moves into his castle, Garre Castle near London, although he knows that the spirit of a green archer is up to mischief. It does not take long for the first casualties to be mourned. Inspector Featherstone of Scotland Yard can be smuggled into the property as a caretaker so that he can investigate undisturbed. But Bellamy's pretty niece Valerie is also investigated because she has a bad suspicion.
The following weapons were used in the film The Green Archer:
Handguns
NHM Model 9
NHM Model 9 gas revolvers are used by Abel Bellamy (Gert Fröbe) and Scotland Yard Police Officers like Sergeant Higgins (Wolfgang Völz) and Sergeant Bannister (Charles Palent).
The grip is seen in the pajamas' pocket while Abel talking to Julius Savini (Harry Wüstenhagen).
Mauser HSc
The personal sidearm of Inspector James Lamotte Featherstone (Klausjürgen Wussow) is a Mauser HSc pistol.
Mr. Howett (Hans Epskamp) holds Featherstone's pistol.
Walther PPK
A Walther PPK is used by Coldharbour Smith (Stanislav Ledinek). This pistol is also seen in the hands of Spike Holland (Eddi Arent) and Inspector Featherstone.
Unknown Pistol
An antique pistol whose shape resembles a Wheellock Pistol is seen hanging on the wall.
Röhm RG3
A Röhm RG3 pocket pistol is very briefly seen used by Sergeant Higgins.
Rifles
Steyr Mannlicher-Schönauer Carbine
Abel Bellamy is seen cleaning a rifle that looks like a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine.
Unknown Rifles
Other rifles of Abel Bellamy can also be seen. One is used by his servant Sen (Robert Hore).
