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'''''The Iron Triangle''''' is a 1989 Vietnam War drama starring [[Beau Bridges]] as an Army captain who is captured by the Viet Cong and develops a unique relationship with a young Viet Cong soldier.   The film offered a perspective of the NVA and Viet Cong forces not seen in American films about the war.  
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[[Image:Iront3a.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Iron Triangle'' (1989)]]
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'''''The Iron Triangle''''' is a 1989 Vietnam War drama filmed in Sri Lanka starring [[Beau Bridges]] as an Army captain who is captured by the Viet Cong and develops a unique relationship with a young Viet Cong soldier ([[Liem Whatley]]). The film offered a perspective of the NVA and Viet Cong forces not seen in American films about the war. The film was directed by Eric Weston and the cast included [[François Chau]], [[Johnny Hallyday]], and [[Haing S. Ngor]].
  
  
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The [[M1911 pistol series#M191A1|M1911A1]] is seen in the holsters of US soldiers and used by ARVN Captain Duc ([[François Chau]]).
 
The [[M1911 pistol series#M191A1|M1911A1]] is seen in the holsters of US soldiers and used by ARVN Captain Duc ([[François Chau]]).
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
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[[Image:IronT 33.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Duc ([[François Chau]]) pulls his pistol.]]
  
  
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A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Colonel Tuong ([[Haing S. Ngor]]).  
 
A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Colonel Tuong ([[Haing S. Ngor]]).  
 
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]]
 
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]]
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[[Image:IronT 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Colonel Tuong ([[Haing S. Ngor]]). ]]
  
  
=Rifles=
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=Submachine Guns=
 
 
==M16A1 Rifle==
 
The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 rifle|M16A1s]], notably Captain Keene ([[Beau Bridges]]).
 
 
 
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]]
 
 
 
  
 
==M1928A1 Thompson==
 
==M1928A1 Thompson==
Joop ([[Bobby McGee]]), an American soldier, is seen carrying an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and lacking the Cutts compensator.   It is then captured by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]).   
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Murphy (Allan Moore), an American soldier, is seen carrying an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. It is then captured by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]).   
[[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson w/ 50-round Drum magazine - .45 ACP. The weapon in the film has a 30-round box magazine.]]
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[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]]
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[[Image:IronT 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Murphy (Allan Moore) is seen carrying an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. ]]
  
==SKS Rifle==
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==Sterling Mark 6==
The Viet Cong are seen using [[SKS rifle|SKS rifles]] during the final battle.  
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A [[Sterling SMG|Sterling Mark 6]] is the main weapon used by the French soldier Jacques ([[Johnny Hallyday]]).
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[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9mm]]
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[[Image:IronT 26.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
  
[[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS 7.62x39mm]]
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=Rifles=
  
==AKM Rifle==
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==M16A1 Rifle==
 
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The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 rifle|M16A1s]], notably Captain Keene ([[Beau Bridges]]).
[[AKM]] rifles are the main rifles used by the Viet Cong in the film.  
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[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]]
 
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[[Image:IronT 17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Keene ([[Beau Bridges]]) holds the M16A1 while riding in a Huey. Most of the US soldiers seen in the film are wearing helmets with the inaccurate Woodland camouflage scheme.]]
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|350px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:IronT 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A US soldier opens fire with the M16A1 during the final battle.]]
  
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==Type 56 Carbine==
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The Viet Cong are seen using [[SKS rifle|Type 56 Carbine]] during the final battle.
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[[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type 56 Carbine - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:IronT 34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A young female Viet Cong performs with a Type 56 Carbine during a propaganda rally.]]
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[[Image:IronT 24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Viet Cong in the middle opens fire with the Type 56 Carbine at an attacking US helicopter.]]
  
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==Norinco Type 56 Rifle==
  
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[[Norinco Type 56]] rifles are the main rifles used by the Viet Cong in the film.
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[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 (with 3rd pattern stamped receiver) with pig-sticker bayonet 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:IronT 12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]) holds the Norinco on Capt. Keene.]]
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[[Image:IronT 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ho opens fire with Norinco.]]
  
 
=Machine Guns=
 
=Machine Guns=
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==M60 Machine Gun==
 
==M60 Machine Gun==
  
The [[M60 machine gun]] is used by American forces in the film both on the ground and mounted on Huey's.   An M60 is also used by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]).
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The [[M60 machine gun]] is used by American forces in the film both on the ground and mounted on Huey's. An M60 is also used by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]).
 
 
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
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[[Image:IronT 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An American M60 team opens fire.]]
 
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[[Image:IronT 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A US soldiers fire the M60 mounted on a Huey.]]
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[[Image:IronT 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M60 is also used by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]) to pin down American troops.]]
  
 
=Other=
 
=Other=
  
  
==M26 Hand Grenade==
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==M67 Hand Grenade==
 
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The [[M67 hand grenade]] is seen used by American troops as well as by a Viet Cong woman in the final battle.  
A [[M26 hand grenade]] is seen used by American troops as well as by a Viet Cong woman in the final battle.  
 
  
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M26 High Explosive-Fragmentation hand grenade]]
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[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
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[[Image:IronT 21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A slain female V.C. fighter lays with a live M67 grenade in her hand]]
  
 
==M79 Grenade Launcher==
 
==M79 Grenade Launcher==
  
 
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is shown being used by American forces during the final battle.
 
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is shown being used by American forces during the final battle.
 
 
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M79 grenade launcher 40mm]]
 
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M79 grenade launcher 40mm]]
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[[Image:IronT 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
  
 
==M72 LAW==
 
==M72 LAW==
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[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M72A2 LAW, 66mm]]
 
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M72A2 LAW, 66mm]]
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[[Image:IronT 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:11, 29 July 2023

The Iron Triangle (1989)

The Iron Triangle is a 1989 Vietnam War drama filmed in Sri Lanka starring Beau Bridges as an Army captain who is captured by the Viet Cong and develops a unique relationship with a young Viet Cong soldier (Liem Whatley). The film offered a perspective of the NVA and Viet Cong forces not seen in American films about the war. The film was directed by Eric Weston and the cast included François Chau, Johnny Hallyday, and Haing S. Ngor.


The following weapons were used in the film The Iron Triangle:




Handguns

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is seen in the holsters of US soldiers and used by ARVN Captain Duc (François Chau).

M1911A1 .45 ACP
Captain Duc (François Chau) pulls his pistol.


Makarov PM

A Makarov PM is carried by Colonel Tuong (Haing S. Ngor).

Russian Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov
A Makarov PM is carried by Colonel Tuong (Haing S. Ngor).


Submachine Guns

M1928A1 Thompson

Murphy (Allan Moore), an American soldier, is seen carrying an M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. It is then captured by Ho (Liem Whatley).

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
Murphy (Allan Moore) is seen carrying an M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator.

Sterling Mark 6

A Sterling Mark 6 is the main weapon used by the French soldier Jacques (Johnny Hallyday).

Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9mm
IronT 26.jpg

Rifles

M16A1 Rifle

The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with M16A1s, notably Captain Keene (Beau Bridges).

M16A1 5.56x45mm
Captain Keene (Beau Bridges) holds the M16A1 while riding in a Huey. Most of the US soldiers seen in the film are wearing helmets with the inaccurate Woodland camouflage scheme.
A US soldier opens fire with the M16A1 during the final battle.

Type 56 Carbine

The Viet Cong are seen using Type 56 Carbine during the final battle.

Type 56 Carbine - 7.62x39mm
A young female Viet Cong performs with a Type 56 Carbine during a propaganda rally.
The Viet Cong in the middle opens fire with the Type 56 Carbine at an attacking US helicopter.

Norinco Type 56 Rifle

Norinco Type 56 rifles are the main rifles used by the Viet Cong in the film.

Norinco Type 56 (with 3rd pattern stamped receiver) with pig-sticker bayonet 7.62x39mm
Ho (Liem Whatley) holds the Norinco on Capt. Keene.
Ho opens fire with Norinco.

Machine Guns

M60 Machine Gun

The M60 machine gun is used by American forces in the film both on the ground and mounted on Huey's. An M60 is also used by Ho (Liem Whatley).

M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO
An American M60 team opens fire.
A US soldiers fire the M60 mounted on a Huey.
An M60 is also used by Ho (Liem Whatley) to pin down American troops.

Other

M67 Hand Grenade

The M67 hand grenade is seen used by American troops as well as by a Viet Cong woman in the final battle.

M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
A slain female V.C. fighter lays with a live M67 grenade in her hand

M79 Grenade Launcher

The M79 grenade launcher is shown being used by American forces during the final battle.

M79 grenade launcher 40mm
IronT 23.jpg

M72 LAW

M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by American forces in the opening and closing firefights.

M72A2 LAW, 66mm
IronT 02.jpg

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