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|caption = ''Original French Poster'' | |caption = ''Original French Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<BR>[[Image:MEX.jpg|25px]] Mexico | |country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<BR>[[Image:MEX.jpg|25px]] Mexico | ||
− | |director = Gérard Oury | + | |director = [[Gérard Oury]] |
|date= 1984 | |date= 1984 | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | == Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | ||
Laura ([[Maruschka Detmers]]) is armed with a revolver in the scene in Chichen Itza. Later her revolver is hold by Pako ([[Rodolfo De Souza]]) and then by Alvaro ([[Luis Rego]]). The revolver appears to be [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]]. | Laura ([[Maruschka Detmers]]) is armed with a revolver in the scene in Chichen Itza. Later her revolver is hold by Pako ([[Rodolfo De Souza]]) and then by Alvaro ([[Luis Rego]]). The revolver appears to be [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]]. | ||
+ | [[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-Colt-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Laura aims her revolver at Loulou.]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Colt-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Laura aims her revolver at Loulou.]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-Colt-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A side view of the revolver.]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Colt-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A side view of the revolver.]] | ||
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[[File:LVDSAP-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ratoff ([[Philippe Khorsand]]) (at the left) and Mustapha ([[Farid Chopel]]) carry revolvers tucked at their belts.]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ratoff ([[Philippe Khorsand]]) (at the left) and Mustapha ([[Farid Chopel]]) carry revolvers tucked at their belts.]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alvaro ([[Luis Rego]]) disarms Ratoff and Mustapha.]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alvaro ([[Luis Rego]]) disarms Ratoff and Mustapha.]] | ||
+ | [[File:LVDSAP-Colt-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French police comissioneer Goretto ([[François Dunoyer]]) (at the right) fires his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
+ | [[File:LVDSAP-Colt-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican police detective fires his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
= Pistols = | = Pistols = | ||
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== M1911-style pistol == | == M1911-style pistol == | ||
− | [[M1911A1]]-style | + | [[M1911A1]]-style pistols are seen in hands of Mexican Military police personnel in the final scene. |
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP fires his pistol (at the right).]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP fires his pistol (at the right).]] | ||
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[[Image:CZ Vz.61.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion - .32 ACP]] | [[Image:CZ Vz.61.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-Skorpion-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ratoff holds Alix Lefebure at gunpoint.]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Skorpion-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ratoff holds Alix Lefebure at gunpoint.]] | ||
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= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
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[[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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+ | == FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine == | ||
+ | At least one of the Mexican soldiers is armed with a [[FN Mauser Mle 1924|FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine]] in the final scene. | ||
+ | [[File:FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine - 7×57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[File:LVDSAP-Rifle-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers fire bolt action rifles in the final scene. An FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine is seen in center. Note the short barrel, the shape of the top barrel band, the turned down bolt handle and the sling swivel below the handguard.]] | ||
== Unidentified rifles == | == Unidentified rifles == | ||
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[[File:LVDSAP-Colt-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican soldier fires a rifle (seen at the background next to muzzle of the revolver). The rifle seems to be a bolt-action due to the position of the soldier's hand.]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Colt-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican soldier fires a rifle (seen at the background next to muzzle of the revolver). The rifle seems to be a bolt-action due to the position of the soldier's hand.]] | ||
= Assault Rifles = | = Assault Rifles = | ||
== Type 56 == | == Type 56 == | ||
− | Several [[AK-47]]-style rifles (supposedly [[Type 56]]s) are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments. | + | Several [[AK-47]]-style rifles (supposedly [[Type 56 assault rifle]]s) are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments. |
[[File:M22.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:M22.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:LVDSAP-AK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Four AKs are seen behind Mustapha ([[Farid Chopel]]).]] | [[File:LVDSAP-AK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Four AKs are seen behind Mustapha ([[Farid Chopel]]).]] | ||
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= Other Weapons = | = Other Weapons = | ||
== Rifle Grenade Launcher == | == Rifle Grenade Launcher == | ||
− | In one scene a rifle, fitted with a rifle grenade launcher, is seen in hands of a policeman. | + | In one scene a rifle, fitted with a rifle grenade launcher, is seen in hands of a policeman. It is probably [[Tromblon VB]]. |
[[File:LVDSAP-Launcher-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:LVDSAP-Launcher-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Category:French Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:French Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category:Mexican Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Mexican Produced/Filmed]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Gérard Oury]] |
Latest revision as of 05:31, 22 October 2023
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The Vengeance of the Winged Serpent (La vengeance du serpent à plumes) is a 1984 French/Mexican adventure comedy directed by Gérard Oury and starring Coluche as Loulou Dupin, a middle-aged loser. He falls in love to a girl who appears to be a member of a leftist terrorist organisation, and this turnes Loulou's life upside down.
The following weapons were used in the film The Vengeance of the Winged Serpent (La vengeance du serpent à plumes):
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Revolvers
Colt New Service
Colt New Service revolvers are seen in hands of Mexican prison guards and guerrillas. In the final scene Colt New Service revolvers (maybe misidentified) are used by Mexican plainclothes police detectives.
Colt Single Action Army
Typical grips of Single Action Army revolvers are seen in holsters of several guerrillas.
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
Laura (Maruschka Detmers) is armed with a revolver in the scene in Chichen Itza. Later her revolver is hold by Pako (Rodolfo De Souza) and then by Alvaro (Luis Rego). The revolver appears to be Smith & Wesson Military & Police.
Unidentified revolvers
Various revolvers are seen in several scenes.
Pistols
Walther PPK
While in Paris, Mustapha (Farid Chopel) carries a Walther PPK.
M1911-style pistol
M1911A1-style pistols are seen in hands of Mexican Military police personnel in the final scene.
Submachine Guns
MAT-49
MAT-49 SMGs are seen in hands of French police. Several MAT-49s are among the firearms hidden in Loulou's apartments.
M3 "Grease Gun"
Several M3 "Grease Gun" are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments. In the final scene a Mexican soldier fires an M3, fitted with perforated barrel shroud. It's hard to say if it's a pure movie prop (and what's the reason of such decoration) or if it's some Mexican-used version of M3.
MP40
An MP40 is seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
M1921A Thompson
A M1921A Thompson is used by one of the Mexican prison guards. In the final scene at least one Mexican soldier holds a Thompson.
Madsen M50
In the scene in Chichen Itza Pako (Rodolfo De Souza) is armed with a Madsen M50. Later it is used by Loulou Dupin (Coluche).
Uzi
In the scene of exchange the kidnapped Alix Lefebure (Ged Marlon) for Pako Laura (Maruschka Detmers) is armed with an Uzi.
Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion
In the abovementioned scene Ratoff (Philippe Khorsand) is armed with a Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion.
Shotguns
Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun
A Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun is seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
Rifles
Ruger AC556
During the arrest of Pako, the leader of the terrorists, in Orly Airport several French policemen carry Ruger AC556 rifles.
A Ruger AC556K is used by Norbert (uncredited), one of the terrorists, in the scene of exchange the kidnapped Alix Lefebure for Pako.
Ruger Mini-14
Mexican soldiers of honor guard carry Ruger Mini-14 rifles.
Winchester Model 1873
Most guerrillas are armed with lever action rifles, among which many Winchester Model 1873 rifles can be seen.
Winchester Rifles
Most guerrillas are armed with lever action rifles, supposedly various Winchester models.
FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine
At least one of the Mexican soldiers is armed with a FN 1924 Mexican Mauser Carbine in the final scene.
Unidentified rifles
Assault Rifles
Type 56
Several AK-47-style rifles (supposedly Type 56 assault rifles) are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
Heckler & Koch G3
Two Heckler & Koch G3s are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
Armalite AR-10
An Armalite AR-10 is seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
Hang Grenades
F1
An F1 hand grenade is used by Laura (Maruschka Detmers) to destroy a lorry with newspapers. Some more F1s are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Several Model 24 Stielhandgranate hand grenades are seen among the weapons hidden in Loulou's apartments.
Other Weapons
Rifle Grenade Launcher
In one scene a rifle, fitted with a rifle grenade launcher, is seen in hands of a policeman. It is probably Tromblon VB.