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|caption = DVD Cover | |caption = DVD Cover | ||
|country = [[Image:HOK.jpg|25px]] Hong Kong | |country = [[Image:HOK.jpg|25px]] Hong Kong | ||
− | |director = David Chung | + | |director = [[David Chung (I)|David Chung]] |
|date = 1987 | |date = 1987 | ||
|language = Cantonese | |language = Cantonese | ||
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|actor1=[[Michelle Yeoh]] | |actor1=[[Michelle Yeoh]] | ||
|character2=Sky 1 / Wong | |character2=Sky 1 / Wong | ||
− | |actor2= | + | |actor2=[[Tung-Shing Yee]] |
|character3=Luk | |character3=Luk | ||
|actor3=[[Richard Ng]] | |actor3=[[Richard Ng]] | ||
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|actor7=Chang Yu | |actor7=Chang Yu | ||
|character8=Fok Ming-Ming's grandfather | |character8=Fok Ming-Ming's grandfather | ||
− | |actor8=Ku | + | |actor8=Feng Ku |
|character9=Japanese agent | |character9=Japanese agent | ||
− | |actor9= | + | |actor9=Hark-On Fung |
|character10=Japanese agent | |character10=Japanese agent | ||
|actor10=Yeung Sing | |actor10=Yeung Sing | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | '''''Magnificent Warriors''''' (Chinese title: 中華戰士 - ''Zhong hua zhan shi'') is a 1987 Hong Kong war action martial arts film, directed by David Chung. It starring [[Michelle Yeoh]] as Fok Ming-Ming, a martial arts expert, who team up with several other characters and tribe fighters to fight against the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. | + | '''''Magnificent Warriors''''' (Chinese title: 中華戰士 - ''Zhong hua zhan shi'') is a 1987 Hong Kong war action martial arts film, directed by [[David Chung (I)|David Chung]]. It starring [[Michelle Yeoh]] as Fok Ming-Ming, a martial arts expert, who team up with several other characters and tribe fighters to fight against the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. |
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Nambu Type 14== | ==Nambu Type 14== | ||
− | General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui) and his two agents ( | + | General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui) and his two agents (Hark-On Fung and Yeung Sing), as well as various Japanese officers carry [[Nambu Type 14]] pistols throughout the film and fire them many times. |
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 1 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese agent ( | + | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 1 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese agent (Hark-On Fung) fires his Nambu Type 14.]] |
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 1 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui) fires his Nambu.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 1 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui) fires his Nambu.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 1 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese agent (Yeung Sing) threatens Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]).]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 1 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese agent (Yeung Sing) threatens Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]).]] | ||
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==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | ==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | ||
− | Sky 1 / Wong ( | + | Sky 1 / Wong ([[Tung-Shing Yee]]) carries a [[Mauser C96|Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"]], but later he is disarmed by Luk ([[Richard Ng]]). |
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-war dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" commercial model - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-war dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" commercial model - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 ( | + | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 (Tung-Shing Yee) pulls his Mauser C96 on a Japanese soldier.]] |
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 pulls his Mauser C96 on a Japanese soldier.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 pulls his Mauser C96 on a Japanese soldier.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Mauser C96 in Luk's ([[Richard Ng]]) left hand.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Mauser C96 in Luk's ([[Richard Ng]]) left hand.]] | ||
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==Volcanic Repeater== | ==Volcanic Repeater== | ||
Luk ([[Richard Ng]]) carries a [[Volcanic Repeater]] | Luk ([[Richard Ng]]) carries a [[Volcanic Repeater]] | ||
− | during the fuel storage scene. Later Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) takes this weapon and gives to Sky 1 / Wong ( | + | during the fuel storage scene. Later Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) takes this weapon and gives to Sky 1 / Wong ([[Tung-Shing Yee]]). |
[[Image:Volcanic long barrel.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Volcanic Repeater with a long barrel - .41 Volcanic]] | [[Image:Volcanic long barrel.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Volcanic Repeater with a long barrel - .41 Volcanic]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk draws his Volcanic Repeater.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk draws his Volcanic Repeater.]] | ||
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[[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk holds his Volcanic Repeater.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 2 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk holds his Volcanic Repeater.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) holds the Volcanic Repeater.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) holds the Volcanic Repeater.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 ( | + | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 (Tung-Shing Yee) pretends to take Chin-Chin (Chindy Lau) hostage.]] |
[[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 holds the Volcanic Repeater.]] | [[Image:Magnificent pistol 3 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 holds the Volcanic Repeater.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
− | Most of Japanese soldiers carry [[Arisaka Type 99]] rifles. At the beginning of the film, Gunrunner ([[Jing Chen]]) sells them to Brother Wang (Lee Man-Tai). Later these rifles are used by Chin-Chin (Chindy Lau) and Sky 1 / Wong ( | + | Most of the Japanese soldiers carry [[Arisaka Type 99]] rifles. At the beginning of the film, Gunrunner ([[Jing Chen]]) sells them to Brother Wang (Lee Man-Tai). Later these rifles are used by Chin-Chin (Chindy Lau) and Sky 1 / Wong ([[Tung-Shing Yee]]). Luk ([[Richard Ng]]) also fires two rifles during the final fight. |
[[Image:99aris.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:99aris.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Arisaka Type 99 rifles in the crate.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Arisaka Type 99 rifles in the crate.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Arisaka Type 99 rifles in the crate.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Arisaka Type 99 rifles in the crate.]] | ||
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[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Brother Wang (Lee Man-Tai) holds the rifle.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Brother Wang (Lee Man-Tai) holds the rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Two Japanese soldiers with their Arisaka rifles.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Two Japanese soldiers with their Arisaka rifles.]] | ||
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==Arisaka Type 38== | ==Arisaka Type 38== | ||
− | Several Japanese soldiers use [[Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. Luk ([[Richard Ng]]) captures a few of them and gives to | + | Several Japanese soldiers use [[Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. Luk ([[Richard Ng]]) captures a few of them and gives them to tribal fighters. Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) also holds one. |
[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka]] | [[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk has a few rifles on his back.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk has a few rifles on his back.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk distributes the rifles to | + | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk distributes the rifles to tribal fighters.]] |
− | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk distributes the rifles to | + | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Luk distributes the rifles to tribal fighters.]] |
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) points a bayonet at General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui).]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) points a bayonet at General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui).]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming holds the rifle.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 2 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming holds the rifle.]] | ||
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+ | ==Type 24 Zhongzheng== | ||
+ | A [[Type Zhongzheng Rifle]] is briefly seen used by the Gunrunner ([[Jing Chen]]). | ||
+ | [[File:Type Zhongzheng type 1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type Zhongzheng rifle - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gunrunner ([[Jing Chen]]) holds a rifle and bullet.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gunrunner opens the chamber.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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==Browning M1919A4 (mocked up as Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun)== | ==Browning M1919A4 (mocked up as Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun)== | ||
− | Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) fires the [[Browning M1919A4]] mocked up as the [[Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun]] during the final fight. This machine gun is also used by Sky 1 / Wong ( | + | Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) fires the [[Browning M1919A4]] mocked up as the [[Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun]] during the final fight. This machine gun is also used by Sky 1 / Wong (Tung-Shing Yee) and Youda (Lowell Lo). |
[[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[File:Type 24 HMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Type 24 HMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent machinegun 1 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The machine gun is seen.]] | [[Image:Magnificent machinegun 1 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The machine gun is seen.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The machine gun in a sandbagged position.]] | [[Image:Magnificent Warriors Rifle 1 10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The machine gun in a sandbagged position.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent machinegun 1 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 ( | + | [[Image:Magnificent machinegun 1 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sky 1 (Tung-Shing Yee) fires the machine gun.]] |
[[Image:Magnificent machinegun 1 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Youda (Lowell Lo) fires the machine gun.]] | [[Image:Magnificent machinegun 1 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Youda (Lowell Lo) fires the machine gun.]] | ||
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==Prop "Machine Gun"== | ==Prop "Machine Gun"== | ||
− | A Japanese combat aircraft is equipped with | + | A Japanese combat aircraft is equipped with a prop machine gun that "fires" burning acetylene. |
[[Image:Magnificent machinegun 2 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The "machine gun" opens fire.]] | [[Image:Magnificent machinegun 2 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The "machine gun" opens fire.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent machinegun 2 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The "machine gun" is firing.]] | [[Image:Magnificent machinegun 2 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The "machine gun" is firing.]] | ||
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=Others= | =Others= | ||
==Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894== | ==Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894== | ||
− | In one scene, Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) is seen using a [[Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894]] to | + | In one scene, Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) is seen using a [[Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894]] to shoot down a Japanese combat aircraft. |
[[Image:Hebel Model 1894 Flare Gun (26.5mm).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Hebel Flare Pistol M1894 - 26.5mm]] | [[Image:Hebel Model 1894 Flare Gun (26.5mm).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Hebel Flare Pistol M1894 - 26.5mm]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent flame 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) pulls out her Flare Pistol.]] | [[Image:Magnificent flame 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Fok Ming-Ming ([[Michelle Yeoh]]) pulls out her Flare Pistol.]] | ||
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==Mortar== | ==Mortar== | ||
− | Imperial Japanese Army | + | Imperial Japanese Army soldiers use mortars during the final fight. |
[[Image:Magnificent mortair 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers ready their mortars.]] | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers ready their mortars.]] | ||
[[Image:Magnificent mortair 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers ready their mortars.]] | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers ready their mortars.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers | + | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers preparing to fire.]] |
[[Image:Magnificent mortair 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers with the mortar.]] | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers with the mortar.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers | + | [[Image:Magnificent mortair 5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers firing the mortar.]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] |
Latest revision as of 10:25, 19 January 2021
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Magnificent Warriors (Chinese title: 中華戰士 - Zhong hua zhan shi) is a 1987 Hong Kong war action martial arts film, directed by David Chung. It starring Michelle Yeoh as Fok Ming-Ming, a martial arts expert, who team up with several other characters and tribe fighters to fight against the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
The following weapons were used in the film Magnificent Warriors:
Handguns
Nambu Type 14
General Toga (Tetsuya Matsui) and his two agents (Hark-On Fung and Yeung Sing), as well as various Japanese officers carry Nambu Type 14 pistols throughout the film and fire them many times.
![](/images/thumb/b/bd/Magnificent_pistol_1_3.jpg/600px-Magnificent_pistol_1_3.jpg)
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
Sky 1 / Wong (Tung-Shing Yee) carries a Mauser C96 "Broomhandle", but later he is disarmed by Luk (Richard Ng).
![](/images/thumb/d/db/Magnificent_pistol_2_3.jpg/600px-Magnificent_pistol_2_3.jpg)
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
Luk (Richard Ng) is seen using two Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolvers during the final fight.
![](/images/thumb/3/3a/Magnificent_revolver_1.jpg/600px-Magnificent_revolver_1.jpg)
Volcanic Repeater
Luk (Richard Ng) carries a Volcanic Repeater during the fuel storage scene. Later Fok Ming-Ming (Michelle Yeoh) takes this weapon and gives to Sky 1 / Wong (Tung-Shing Yee).
![](/images/thumb/2/26/Magnificent_pistol_3_3.jpg/600px-Magnificent_pistol_3_3.jpg)
Rifles
Arisaka Type 99
Most of the Japanese soldiers carry Arisaka Type 99 rifles. At the beginning of the film, Gunrunner (Jing Chen) sells them to Brother Wang (Lee Man-Tai). Later these rifles are used by Chin-Chin (Chindy Lau) and Sky 1 / Wong (Tung-Shing Yee). Luk (Richard Ng) also fires two rifles during the final fight.
![](/images/thumb/e/e1/Magnificent_Warriors_Rifle_1_9.jpg/600px-Magnificent_Warriors_Rifle_1_9.jpg)
Arisaka Type 38
Several Japanese soldiers use Arisaka Type 38 rifles. Luk (Richard Ng) captures a few of them and gives them to tribal fighters. Fok Ming-Ming (Michelle Yeoh) also holds one.
![](/images/thumb/8/86/Magnificent_Warriors_Rifle_2_4.jpg/600px-Magnificent_Warriors_Rifle_2_4.jpg)
Type 24 Zhongzheng
A Type Zhongzheng Rifle is briefly seen used by the Gunrunner (Jing Chen).
![](/images/thumb/d/d6/Magnificent_Warriors_Rifle_1_3.jpg/600px-Magnificent_Warriors_Rifle_1_3.jpg)
Machine Guns
Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun
Fok Ming-Ming (Michelle Yeoh) is seen firing the Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun at the beginning of the film.
![](/images/thumb/a/a5/Magnificent_machinegun_1_1.jpg/600px-Magnificent_machinegun_1_1.jpg)
Browning M1919A4 (mocked up as Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun)
Fok Ming-Ming (Michelle Yeoh) fires the Browning M1919A4 mocked up as the Type 24 Heavy Machine Gun during the final fight. This machine gun is also used by Sky 1 / Wong (Tung-Shing Yee) and Youda (Lowell Lo).
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB machine guns are mounted on the tanks of the Imperial Japanese Army.
Prop "Machine Gun"
A Japanese combat aircraft is equipped with a prop machine gun that "fires" burning acetylene.
Others
Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894
In one scene, Fok Ming-Ming (Michelle Yeoh) is seen using a Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894 to shoot down a Japanese combat aircraft.
![](/images/thumb/0/03/Magnificent_flame_1.jpg/600px-Magnificent_flame_1.jpg)
Mortar
Imperial Japanese Army soldiers use mortars during the final fight.