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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox Movie |
+ | |name=''The Heroes of Telemark'' | ||
+ | |picture=Telemark.jpg | ||
+ | |caption=''Movie Poster'' | ||
+ | |country=[[File:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom | ||
+ | |director=[[Anthony Mann]] | ||
+ | |date=November 23, 1965 | ||
+ | |language=English<br>German<br>Norwegian | ||
+ | |studio=Benton Film Productions | ||
+ | |distributor=Rank Film Distributors | ||
+ | |character1=Dr. Rolf Pedersen | ||
+ | |actor1=[[Kirk Douglas]] | ||
+ | |character2=Knut Straud | ||
+ | |actor2=[[Richard Harris]] | ||
+ | |character3=Anna Pedersen | ||
+ | |actor3=Ulla Jacobsson | ||
+ | |character4=Uncle | ||
+ | |actor4=[[Michael Redgrave]] | ||
+ | |character5=Arne | ||
+ | |actor5=David Weston | ||
+ | |character6=Gunnar | ||
+ | |actor6=Sebastian Breaks | ||
+ | |character7=Freddy | ||
+ | |actor7=John Golightly | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ''The Heroes of Telemark'' is based on the actual mission (February 1943) in which Norwegian commandos infiltrated into Nazi | + | '''''The Heroes of Telemark''''' is a 1965 World War II film directed by [[Anthony Mann]] and was based on the actual mission (February 1943) in which Norwegian commandos infiltrated into Nazi-occupied Norway and sabotaged the Vemork Norsk Hydro plant in the town of Rjukan in the county of Telemark, Norway, which the Nazis were using to produce heavy water to make an atomic bomb. The movie changes the actual events for dramatic purposes. The movie's exteriors were actually shot on location in Norway in the wintertime and several of the actual participants have small roles in the movie. Most notably the captain of the ferry, at the end of the movie, was the actual captain of the ferry that the commandos sunk in 1943. |
− | + | {{Film Title}} | |
− | [[File: | + | __TOC__<br clear=all> |
+ | |||
+ | =Handguns= | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Colt New Service== | ||
+ | Dr. Rolf Pedersen ([[Kirk Douglas]]) can be seen using the [[Colt New Service]] in the movie. It is definitely a large-caliber model. Either 45 Colt or .455 Eley/Webley. | ||
+ | [[File:ColtNS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt New Service circa 1915 - .455 Webley]] | ||
+ | [[File:KirkColtNS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pederson ([[Kirk Douglas]]) with the [[Colt New Service]]. This appears to be a production shot rather than a still from the movie.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark11.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Walther P 38== | ||
+ | Dr. Pedersen ([[Kirk Douglas]]) uses a [[Walther P38]] in the movie as does Knut Straud ([[Richard Harris]]). | ||
+ | [[File:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Pedersen ([[Kirk Douglas]]) draws a [[Walther P38]] from his coat pocket.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark4.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Luger P 08== | ||
+ | During the takeover of a steamer, a ''Quisling'' (slang for a Norwegian traitor) uses a [[Luger P08]]. | ||
+ | [[File:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Submachine Guns= | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Sten Mk. I*== | ||
+ | Knut Straud ([[Richard Harris]]), Ralf Pederson ([[Kirk Douglas]]) and other commandos use a [[Sten Mk I*]] in the movie. | ||
+ | [[File:Sten MkI star.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sten Mark I* - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Straud ([[Richard Harris]]) and Pederson ([[Kirk Douglas]]) their [[Sten#Sten Mk I*|Sten Mk I* Submachine Guns]]. The movie was filmed on location in Norway during the winter. So it really is as cold as it looks!]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark7.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
+ | Knut Straud and many of the commandos use the [[M1928A1 Thompson]]. In real life, a Thompson submachine gun was purposely left behind by the saboteurs to indicate that this was the work of British forces and not of the local resistance, in order to try to avoid reprisals. | ||
+ | [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark9.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark8.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark7.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==MP 40== | ||
+ | Not surprisingly the [[MP40]] is seen being used by the German soldiers though not to the extent that some of the older WWII movies would show. | ||
+ | [[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark13.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Rifles= | ||
− | + | ==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I== | |
+ | At the start of the mission after returning to Norway Knut Straud ([[Richard Harris]]) retrieves a [[Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I]] rifle. It is never seen again. | ||
+ | [[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mark I - .303 British]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark6.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark5.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
+ | Jensen ([[Roy Dotrice]]) and many of the German soldiers use what appears to be the [[Karabiner 98k]]. | ||
+ | [[File:Karabiner98kLateBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Shotgun= | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
+ | Uncle ([[Michael Redgrave]]) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Hammerless Shotgun]] against German soldiers. | ||
+ | [[File:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|450px|1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless - 12 Gauge]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark12.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Telemark15.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | == | + | =Machine Guns= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | == | + | ==MG 42== |
− | + | German soldiers use a machine gun resembling the [[MG 42]]. | |
− | [[ | + | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Telemark16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
− | == | + | ==MG 34== |
− | + | An [[MG 34]] is mounted on the ferry. | |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
+ | [[File:Telemark17.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | + | =Other= | |
− | == | + | ==40mm Bofors== |
− | + | Several [[Bofors 40mm]] antiaircraft guns are seen mounted on the German train. | |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Bofors 40mm trailer.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bofors L/60 AA - 40x311mmR]] |
− | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Heroes of Telemark, The}} | |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Anthony Mann]] | ||
[[Category:Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
[[Category:Thriller]] | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] |
Latest revision as of 08:53, 17 August 2024
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The Heroes of Telemark is a 1965 World War II film directed by Anthony Mann and was based on the actual mission (February 1943) in which Norwegian commandos infiltrated into Nazi-occupied Norway and sabotaged the Vemork Norsk Hydro plant in the town of Rjukan in the county of Telemark, Norway, which the Nazis were using to produce heavy water to make an atomic bomb. The movie changes the actual events for dramatic purposes. The movie's exteriors were actually shot on location in Norway in the wintertime and several of the actual participants have small roles in the movie. Most notably the captain of the ferry, at the end of the movie, was the actual captain of the ferry that the commandos sunk in 1943.
The following weapons were used in the film The Heroes of Telemark:
Handguns
Colt New Service
Dr. Rolf Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) can be seen using the Colt New Service in the movie. It is definitely a large-caliber model. Either 45 Colt or .455 Eley/Webley.
Walther P 38
Dr. Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) uses a Walther P38 in the movie as does Knut Straud (Richard Harris).
Luger P 08
During the takeover of a steamer, a Quisling (slang for a Norwegian traitor) uses a Luger P08.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk. I*
Knut Straud (Richard Harris), Ralf Pederson (Kirk Douglas) and other commandos use a Sten Mk I* in the movie.
M1928A1 Thompson
Knut Straud and many of the commandos use the M1928A1 Thompson. In real life, a Thompson submachine gun was purposely left behind by the saboteurs to indicate that this was the work of British forces and not of the local resistance, in order to try to avoid reprisals.
MP 40
Not surprisingly the MP40 is seen being used by the German soldiers though not to the extent that some of the older WWII movies would show.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I
At the start of the mission after returning to Norway Knut Straud (Richard Harris) retrieves a Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifle. It is never seen again.
Karabiner 98k
Jensen (Roy Dotrice) and many of the German soldiers use what appears to be the Karabiner 98k.
Shotgun
Double Barreled Shotgun
Uncle (Michael Redgrave) uses a Double Barreled Hammerless Shotgun against German soldiers.
Machine Guns
MG 42
German soldiers use a machine gun resembling the MG 42.
MG 34
An MG 34 is mounted on the ferry.
Other
40mm Bofors
Several Bofors 40mm antiaircraft guns are seen mounted on the German train.