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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = Five Gates to Hell | + | |name = ''Five Gates to Hell'' |
|picture = FGtH-poster.jpg | |picture = FGtH-poster.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Theatrical poster'' | |caption = ''Theatrical poster'' | ||
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| − | '''''Five Gates to Hell''''' | + | '''''Five Gates to Hell''''' is a 1959 American adventure war drama starring [[Dolores Michaels]], [[Patricia Owens]] and [[Neville Brand]] that follows two doctors, seven nurses, and one nun who are kidnapped by guerrillas during the war in French Indochina. Initially, they are forced to provide medical aid to a warlord. Soon, the women are exploited to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers. Head nurse Athena Roberts ([[Dolores Michaels]]) rallies her fellow prisoners in the face of the cruel treatment, and plots an escape. The film was directed by James Clavell, the author/screenwriter/director who himself was a POW during World War II and later became well known for his epic novels set in Asia and later were adapted into such successful television miniseries such as ''Shogun''. |
{{Film Title|Five Gates to Hell}} | {{Film Title|Five Gates to Hell}} | ||
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== Colt M1911A1 == | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
| − | Chen Pamok ([[Neville Brand]]) and his deputy officer Gung Sa ([[Benson Fong]]) carry | + | Chen Pamok ([[Neville Brand]]) and his deputy officer Gung Sa ([[Benson Fong]]) carry the [[M1911A1]]. This gun is later captured by Athena Roberts ([[Dolores Michaels]]) and Joy ([[Patricia Owens]]). |
| − | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 | + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-003.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-003.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) with his [[M1911A1]] in hand.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-001.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-001.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Gung Sa (Benson Fong) pulls his pistol from a holster.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-002.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-002.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Chen aims the gun at Dr. John Richter ([[Ken Scott]]) (right).]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-004.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-004.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Athena Roberts ([[Dolores Michaels]]) seizes Chen's pistol.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-005.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-005.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Joy ([[Patricia Owens]]) takes the [[M1911A1]].]] |
| − | ==M3 | + | ==M3 "Grease Gun"== |
| − | + | The [[M3 "Grease Gun"]] is used prominently throughout the film and also featured on the theatrical poster. | |
| − | [[Image: M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image: M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] |
| − | + | [[Image:FGtH-006.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Chen Pamok ([[Neville Brand]]) (left) with his submachine gun.]] | |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-006.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-009.jpg |thumb|none|600px|The [[M3 "Grease Gun"]] is seen in the hands of most guerillas.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-009.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-008.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Dr. Jacques Minelle ([[John Morley]]) fires a catpured SMG.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-008.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-010.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Athena ([[Dolores Michaels]]) fires a submachine gun.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-010.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-011.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Joy ([[Patricia Owens]]) holds an [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-011.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-012.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Susette ([[Nancy Kulp]]) (right) with the SMG in hand.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-012.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-018.jpg |thumb|none|601px|Sister Maria ([[Shirley Knight]]) (right) holds an [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-013.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-013.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Joy (Patricia Owens) has a problem with her gun.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-014.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-014.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Greta ([[Gerry Gaylor]]) fires without problems.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-015.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-015.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Yvette ([[Greta Chi]]) holds a [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-016.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-016.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Chioko ([[Nobu McCarthy]]) with the Grease Gun in hand during a firefight.]] |
| − | == | + | == MP 40 == |
| − | Several | + | Several guerillas carry [[MP 40]]s. The MP 40 is later also used by Chioko ([[Nobu McCarthy]]) and Yvette ([[Greta Chi]]). |
| − | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 40 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-017.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-017.jpg |thumb|none|600px|A Vietnamese guerilla with an [[MP 40]] in hand.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-01G.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-01G.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Chioko (Nobu McCarthy) (right) carries this SMG.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH- | + | [[Image:FGtH-019.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Yvette (Greta Chi) (left) with an [[MP 40]] slung over her shoulder.]] |
| − | + | [[Image:FGtH-020.jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-020.jpg |thumb|none| | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
| − | Some Chen's men are armed with | + | Some of Chen's men are armed with the [[M1 Carbine]]. |
| − | [[Image: M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image: M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-022.jpg |thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-022.jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] |
| − | == | + | == Browning M1917 == |
| − | [[ | + | A [[Browning M1917] is seen at the guerilla's guard post on the road. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:M1917A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1917A machine gun with tripod and ammo box - .30-06]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-024.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
== Mk 2 hand grenade == | == Mk 2 hand grenade == | ||
| − | Various characters | + | Various characters use the [[Mk 2 hand grenade]]. |
| − | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 | + | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-025.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen Pamok ([[Neville Brand]]) carries hand grenades hung on his belt.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-026.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-026.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Athena Roberts ([[Dolores Michaels]]) with a grenade on a captured bandolier.]] |
| − | [[Image:FGtH-027.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FGtH-027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Greta ([[Gerry Gaylor]]) with a captured pair of [[Mk 2 hand grenade]]s.]] |
Latest revision as of 14:23, 22 September 2024
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Five Gates to Hell is a 1959 American adventure war drama starring Dolores Michaels, Patricia Owens and Neville Brand that follows two doctors, seven nurses, and one nun who are kidnapped by guerrillas during the war in French Indochina. Initially, they are forced to provide medical aid to a warlord. Soon, the women are exploited to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers. Head nurse Athena Roberts (Dolores Michaels) rallies her fellow prisoners in the face of the cruel treatment, and plots an escape. The film was directed by James Clavell, the author/screenwriter/director who himself was a POW during World War II and later became well known for his epic novels set in Asia and later were adapted into such successful television miniseries such as Shogun.
The following weapons were used in the film Five Gates to Hell:
Colt M1911A1
Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) and his deputy officer Gung Sa (Benson Fong) carry the M1911A1. This gun is later captured by Athena Roberts (Dolores Michaels) and Joy (Patricia Owens).
Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) with his M1911A1 in hand.
Chen aims the gun at Dr. John Richter (Ken Scott) (right).
Athena Roberts (Dolores Michaels) seizes Chen's pistol.
M3 "Grease Gun"
The M3 "Grease Gun" is used prominently throughout the film and also featured on the theatrical poster.
Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) (left) with his submachine gun.
The M3 "Grease Gun" is seen in the hands of most guerillas.
Dr. Jacques Minelle (John Morley) fires a catpured SMG.
Athena (Dolores Michaels) fires a submachine gun.
Susette (Nancy Kulp) (right) with the SMG in hand.
Greta (Gerry Gaylor) fires without problems.
Chioko (Nobu McCarthy) with the Grease Gun in hand during a firefight.
MP 40
Several guerillas carry MP 40s. The MP 40 is later also used by Chioko (Nobu McCarthy) and Yvette (Greta Chi).
A Vietnamese guerilla with an MP 40 in hand.
Yvette (Greta Chi) (left) with an MP 40 slung over her shoulder.
M1 Carbine
Some of Chen's men are armed with the M1 Carbine.
Browning M1917
A [[Browning M1917] is seen at the guerilla's guard post on the road.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Various characters use the Mk 2 hand grenade.
Chen Pamok (Neville Brand) carries hand grenades hung on his belt.
Athena Roberts (Dolores Michaels) with a grenade on a captured bandolier.
