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A Matter of Resistance is a 1966 French romantic comedy directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau which received the Louis Delluc Prize in 1965. Lower Normandy, 1944: A French Resistance fighter gets stuck in a tree one morning with his parachute on the property of the chateau Jérôme lives in with his wife Marie and his mother. However, the property is also occupied by the Germans. In the utmost secrecy, but with full commitment, the three try to help prepare for the Allies' landing. Everything could have gone smoothly, if not for the German Major Klopstock and Julien having their eyes on the beautiful Marie.
The following weapons were used in the film A Matter of Resistance:
Pistols
Colt M1911A1
Julien (Henri Garcin) is armed with a Colt M1911A1.
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is carried by Major Klopstock (Carlos Thompson), Stabsfeldwebel (Sergeant Major) Schimmelbeck (Marc Dudicourt), and other German soldiers.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk. II
One of the French Résistance fighters is briefly seen with a Sten Mk II.
M1 Thompson
US paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division are equipped with M1 Thompsons.
M1A1 Thompson
At least one of the paratroopers wields an M1A1 Thompson during the assault on the German bunker.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by German soldiers.
Karabiner 98AZ
Some German soldiers are seen carrying Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbines.
Mauser Rifle
An unknown Mauser rifle is seen.
Other
Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife
A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife is carried by Julien.
Double Barreled Shotgun
Jérôme (Philippe Noiret) owns a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.
F1 Mle. 1935
The American Captain (Donald O'Brien) carries an F1 Mle. 1935 which he gives to Dimanche (Pierre Brasseur).
Browning M1919A4
An M3 Halftrack has a mounted Browning M1919A4.