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[[Image:Iront3a.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Iron Triangle'' (1989)]] | [[Image:Iront3a.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''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. | + | '''''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. The film offered a perspective of the NVA and Viet Cong forces not seen in American films about the war. |
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==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 Cutts compensator. | + | 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 Cutts compensator. It is then captured by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]). |
[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]] | [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]] | ||
[[Image:IronT 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joop (Bobby McGee) is seen carrying an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. ]] | [[Image:IronT 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joop (Bobby McGee) is seen carrying an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. ]] | ||
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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]]). | 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|500px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:IronT 17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Keene ([[Beau Bridges]]) holds the M16A1 while riding in a Huey. | + | [[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:IronT 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A US soldier opens fire with the M16A1 during the final battle.]] | [[Image:IronT 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A US soldier opens fire with the M16A1 during the final battle.]] | ||
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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. | + | 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]] | ||
[[Image:IronT 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An American M60 team opens fire.]] | [[Image:IronT 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An American M60 team opens fire.]] | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 9 April 2012
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. The film offered a perspective of the NVA and Viet Cong forces not seen in American films about the war.
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).
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is carried by Colonel Tuong (Haing S. Ngor).
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Joop (Bobby McGee), 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).
Sterling Mark 6
A Sterling Mark 6 is the main weapon used by the French soldier Jacques (Johnny Hallyday).
Rifles
M16A1 Rifle
The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with M16A1s, notably Captain Keene (Beau Bridges).
SKS Rifle
The Viet Cong are seen using SKS rifles during the final battle.
Norinco Type 56 Rifle
Norinco Type 56 rifles are the main rifles used by the Viet Cong in the film.
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).
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.
M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is shown being used by American forces during the final battle.
M72 LAW
M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by American forces in the opening and closing firefights.
