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| − | '''''The Man from Acapulco''''' (Original title: ''Le Magnifique'') is a 1973 French-Italian action espionage comedy film directed by [[Philippe de Broca]]. Bob Saint-Clair is the | + | '''''The Man from Acapulco''''' (Original title: ''Le Magnifique'', "The Magnificent") is a 1973 French-Italian action espionage comedy film directed by [[Philippe de Broca]]. Bob Saint-Clair is the most sophisticated agent in the world- and the creation of an author, writer of trash novels Françoise Merlin. He always dreamed of writing a good book, but has just finished another novel about the adventures of the invincible agent. Unlike Bob, however, he is faced with everyday worries and a lack of money, despite the fact that his novels are devoured by millions of readers. François often casts people who bother him as enemies Saint-Clair deals with in his novels- like his miserly publisher Charron, who refuses to pay deposits, although François makes him a lot of money, as Saint-Clair's archenemy Colonel Karpof. The character of Tatiana has her basis in Francois' charming neighbor, Christine, a student of sociology. One day, she borrows some of François' books in order to write a study on the reasons for the popularity of such literature. François interpret this as Christine's interest in him. François embarks on a journey of self-discovery and tries to free himself from his fantasy world and the constrains of his life. Starring [[Jean-Paul Belmondo]] in the dual roles of writer François Merlin and agent Bob Saint-Clair, and [[Jacqueline Bisset]] as student of sociology Christine and agent Tatiana. In the role of greedy publisher Charron and Colonel Karpof is Vittorio Caprioli. |
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== Colt New Service == | == Colt New Service == | ||
| − | Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) carries a [[Colt New Service]] revolver. | + | Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) carries a [[Colt New Service]] revolver. Tatiana also ([[Jacqueline Bisset]]) used this gun. |
[[Image:Colt_New_Service.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service M1917 - .45 ACP (in moon clips).]] | [[Image:Colt_New_Service.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service M1917 - .45 ACP (in moon clips).]] | ||
| − | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-supressed revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) uses a suppressed revolver to | + | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-supressed revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) uses a suppressed revolver to down a sniper in a tree.]] |
| − | [[Image:Jacqueline Bisset-CNS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tatiana ([[Jacqueline Bisset]]) is seen with this revolver during shootout on a beach.]] | + | [[Image:Jacqueline Bisset-CNS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tatiana ([[Jacqueline Bisset]]) is seen with this revolver during the shootout on a beach.]] |
| − | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-CNS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) | + | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-CNS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) fires a [[Colt New Service]] at a frogman in a tree.]] |
==Mauser C96 "Red 9"== | ==Mauser C96 "Red 9"== | ||
| − | Various characters | + | Various characters including Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) are seen with a [[Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] pistol. |
| − | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" | + | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" - 9x19mm.]] |
| − | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-Mauser-detail.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) | + | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-Mauser-detail.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) owns a special [[Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] pistol that can be used as a sniper rifle...]] |
| − | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-Mauser C96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... and liquidate | + | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-Mauser C96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and uses it to liquidate an assassin in the airport who is disguised as a bride.]] |
| − | [[Image:LeMagnifique-MC96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Karpof's men who | + | [[Image:LeMagnifique-MC96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Karpof's men who leads the prisoners into a Mexican pyramid is armed with a [[Mauser C96]].]] |
== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
| − | Inside the Mexican pyramid | + | Inside the Mexican pyramid, the gun in the hand of Karpof's henchman turns into a [[Luger P08]] pistol in a continuity error. |
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:LeMagnifique-LP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:LeMagnifique-LP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karpof's bodyguard holds a [[Luger P08]] in his hand.]] |
==M1911 pistol== | ==M1911 pistol== | ||
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== Unknown pistol == | == Unknown pistol == | ||
| − | + | Agent Rodríguez and Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) carry an unknown pistol. | |
| − | [[Image:LeMagnifique-UnkP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rodriguez in a phone booth | + | [[Image:LeMagnifique-UnkP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rodriguez in a phone booth fires the pistol at a shark.]] |
| − | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-BS-C.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob | + | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-BS-C.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob has this unknown pistol holstered among the arsenal he wears.]] |
| − | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-UnkP.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-UnkP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the unknown gun.]] |
=Submachine guns= | =Submachine guns= | ||
==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
| − | Various characters, include Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) and Tatiana ([[Jacqueline Bisset]]), use | + | Various characters, include Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) and Tatiana ([[Jacqueline Bisset]]), use [[Madsen M50]] submachine guns. |
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Karpof guard-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karpof's frogmen | + | [[Image:Karpof guard-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karpof's frogmen invade the beach equipped with [[Madsen M50]]s.]] |
| − | [[Image:Jacqueline Bisset-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tatiana and Bob | + | [[Image:Jacqueline Bisset-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tatiana and Bob mow down the frogmen together with their submachine guns.]] |
| − | [[Image:Jean Lefebvre-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Among frogmen | + | [[Image:Jean Lefebvre-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Among the frogmen appears the electrician ([[Jean Lefebvre]]) with a machine gun in his hand.]] |
| − | [[Image:Soldiers-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers are also armed with | + | [[Image:Soldiers-Madsen M50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers are also armed with [[Madsen M50]]s.]] |
==Gevarm Type D4== | ==Gevarm Type D4== | ||
| − | Most Karpof's men are armed with | + | Most of Karpof's men are armed with [[Gevarm Type D4]] submachine guns. |
| − | [[File:Gevarm d4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gevarm | + | [[File:Gevarm d4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gevarm Type D4 SMG - 9x19mm Parabellum]] |
| − | [[Image:Karpof guard- FBP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Gevarm Type D4]] | + | [[Image:Karpof guard- FBP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Gevarm Type D4]]s are seen in the hands of all of Karpof's men in a Mexican pyramid.]] |
| − | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-GTD4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) | + | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-GTD4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) picks up one of these submachine guns.]] |
| − | [[Image:Karpof guard-GTD4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karpof's | + | [[Image:Karpof guard-GTD4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Of of Karpof's henchmen in the beach house puts his [[Gevarm Type D4]] to Tatiana's neck.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Customized Enforcer M1 Carbine== | ==Customized Enforcer M1 Carbine== | ||
| − | The plumbers (left is [[Philippe de Broca]], right [[André Weber]]) | + | The plumbers (left is [[Philippe de Broca]], right [[André Weber]]) hold [[M1 Carbine|Customized Enforcer M1 Carbine]]s. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Universal Enforcer M1 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Universal Enforcer M1 Carbine]] |
[[Image:Andrew Weber-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Andrew Weber-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
| − | ==Unidentified | + | ==Unidentified Sniper Rifle== |
| − | A | + | A sniper Bob takes out drops an unidentified scoped rifle while falling from his tree perch. |
[[Image:LeMagnifique-sniper.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:LeMagnifique-sniper.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Sawed-Off Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Sawed-Off Shotgun== | ||
| − | Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) | + | Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|double barreled sawed-off]] shotgun. |
[[Image: IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image: IGA-Coach-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stoeger/IGA Coach imported side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
| − | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-DBS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob | + | [[Image:J-P-Belmondo-DBS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob picks up a shotgun from one of Karpof's men and uses it to shoot a man above the staircase.]] |
| − | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-double barreled rifle-M.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Then he | + | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-double barreled rifle-M.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Then, he aims the shotgun at the man beside him.]] |
==High Standard FLITE KING shotgun== | ==High Standard FLITE KING shotgun== | ||
| − | [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard FLITE KING shotgun]] fired | + | A [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard FLITE KING shotgun]] is fired by the hero of another one of François Merlin's novels in his imagination. |
[[Image:HighStandardK120Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot '''Standard''' Model - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:HighStandardK120Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot '''Standard''' Model - 12 gauge]] | ||
| − | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-rifle-Le magnifique.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A trapper (Jean-Paul Belmondo) in Alaska | + | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-rifle-Le magnifique.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A trapper (Jean-Paul Belmondo) in Alaska fires his shotgun.]] |
=Handgrenades= | =Handgrenades= | ||
==F-1 hand grednade== | ==F-1 hand grednade== | ||
| − | Bob | + | Bob Saint-Clair ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) throws an [[F1 hand grenade]] at some thugs (the electrician on the beach, plumbers next to helicopter). |
[[Image:F1 Mle35 hand grenade.JPG|thumb|none|300px|F1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade with Mle1935 fuse.]] | [[Image:F1 Mle35 hand grenade.JPG|thumb|none|300px|F1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade with Mle1935 fuse.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-F1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob | + | [[Image:J.P.Belmondo-F1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bob primes a hand grenade.]] |
| − | [[Image:LeMagnifique-F1HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:LeMagnifique-F1HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade turned out to be a dummy.]] |
==Mills Bomb== | ==Mills Bomb== | ||
| − | Karpof's men at the airport try to kill Bob Saint-Clair by using a [[Mills Bomb]], he | + | Karpof's men at the airport try to kill Bob Saint-Clair by using a [[Mills Bomb]], he eliminates this threat with a tennis racket. |
[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Hand Grenade.]] | [[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Hand Grenade.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Agent-Mills bomb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The first of terrorists at the airport | + | [[Image:Agent-Mills bomb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The first of the terrorists at the airport throws a grenade at Bob.]] |
| − | [[Image:LeMagnifique-Mib.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:LeMagnifique-Mib.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another of Karpof's men responds to Bob's tennis serve with a golf club swing.]] |
=Fantasy Weapons= | =Fantasy Weapons= | ||
| − | == | + | ==Crucifix Gun== |
| − | The fake Greek Un-Orthodox priest is equipped with | + | The fake Greek Un-Orthodox priest (Michel Thomass) is equipped with [[Assassination Device|a gun mounted in a crucifix]]. |
[[Image:Pop-pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Pop-pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
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The Man from Acapulco (Original title: Le Magnifique, "The Magnificent") is a 1973 French-Italian action espionage comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca. Bob Saint-Clair is the most sophisticated agent in the world- and the creation of an author, writer of trash novels Françoise Merlin. He always dreamed of writing a good book, but has just finished another novel about the adventures of the invincible agent. Unlike Bob, however, he is faced with everyday worries and a lack of money, despite the fact that his novels are devoured by millions of readers. François often casts people who bother him as enemies Saint-Clair deals with in his novels- like his miserly publisher Charron, who refuses to pay deposits, although François makes him a lot of money, as Saint-Clair's archenemy Colonel Karpof. The character of Tatiana has her basis in Francois' charming neighbor, Christine, a student of sociology. One day, she borrows some of François' books in order to write a study on the reasons for the popularity of such literature. François interpret this as Christine's interest in him. François embarks on a journey of self-discovery and tries to free himself from his fantasy world and the constrains of his life. Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo in the dual roles of writer François Merlin and agent Bob Saint-Clair, and Jacqueline Bisset as student of sociology Christine and agent Tatiana. In the role of greedy publisher Charron and Colonel Karpof is Vittorio Caprioli.
The following weapons were used in the film The Man from Acapulco (Le Magnifique):
Handguns
Colt New Service
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) carries a Colt New Service revolver. Tatiana also (Jacqueline Bisset) used this gun.
Tatiana (Jacqueline Bisset) is seen with this revolver during the shootout on a beach.
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) fires a Colt New Service at a frogman in a tree.
Mauser C96 "Red 9"
Various characters including Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) are seen with a Mauser C96 "Red 9" pistol.
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) owns a special Mauser C96 "Red 9" pistol that can be used as a sniper rifle...
One of Karpof's men who leads the prisoners into a Mexican pyramid is armed with a Mauser C96.
Luger P08
Inside the Mexican pyramid, the gun in the hand of Karpof's henchman turns into a Luger P08 pistol in a continuity error.
Karpof's bodyguard holds a Luger P08 in his hand.
M1911 pistol
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and the Mexican army Major are seen with a M1911 pistol.
Unknown pistol
Agent Rodríguez and Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) carry an unknown pistol.
Submachine guns
Madsen M50
Various characters, include Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and Tatiana (Jacqueline Bisset), use Madsen M50 submachine guns.
Karpof's frogmen invade the beach equipped with Madsen M50s.
Among the frogmen appears the electrician (Jean Lefebvre) with a machine gun in his hand.
Mexican soldiers are also armed with Madsen M50s.
Gevarm Type D4
Most of Karpof's men are armed with Gevarm Type D4 submachine guns.
Gevarm Type D4s are seen in the hands of all of Karpof's men in a Mexican pyramid.
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) picks up one of these submachine guns.
Of of Karpof's henchmen in the beach house puts his Gevarm Type D4 to Tatiana's neck.
Rifles
Customized Enforcer M1 Carbine
The plumbers (left is Philippe de Broca, right André Weber) hold Customized Enforcer M1 Carbines.
Unidentified Sniper Rifle
A sniper Bob takes out drops an unidentified scoped rifle while falling from his tree perch.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Sawed-Off Shotgun
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) uses a double barreled sawed-off shotgun.
High Standard FLITE KING shotgun
A High Standard FLITE KING shotgun is fired by the hero of another one of François Merlin's novels in his imagination.
Handgrenades
F-1 hand grednade
Bob Saint-Clair (Jean-Paul Belmondo) throws an F1 hand grenade at some thugs (the electrician on the beach, plumbers next to helicopter).
Mills Bomb
Karpof's men at the airport try to kill Bob Saint-Clair by using a Mills Bomb, he eliminates this threat with a tennis racket.
Fantasy Weapons
Crucifix Gun
The fake Greek Un-Orthodox priest (Michel Thomass) is equipped with a gun mounted in a crucifix.
