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Is Paris Burning?
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Is Paris Burning? (French title Paris brûle-t-il?) is a 1966 French war epic about the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The movie is directed by René Clément. Numerous French and American movie stars appear in roles of historical persons, involved in events of those days.
The following weapons were used in the film Is Paris Burning?:
Handguns
Luger P08
Mle 1892 Revolver
Mauser HSc
A Mauser HSc pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz (Gert Fröbe). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols.
M1911A1
M1911A1 pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton (Kirk Douglas), Gen. Omar Bradley (Glenn Ford), Gen. Edwin Sibert (Robert Stack) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs.
Submachine Guns
MP40
Sten Mk II
M3 "Grease Gun"
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an M3 "Grease Gun".
Rifles
MAS-36
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
Vetterli Rifle
M1 Garand
M1 Garand rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers.
Machine Guns
Chatellerault M1924/29
Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Free French Forces soldiers use Browning Automatic Rifles during the battle of Paris streets.
MG42
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts.
Browning M1919A4E1
Browning M1919A4E1 machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles.
Hotchkiss M1914
A Hotchkiss M1914 is seen in one scene.
Maxim MG08
Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun
An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a 2cm FlaK 38 or some other small caliber AAA, like Oerlikon 20mm Cannon.
Bofors 40mm
A Bofors 40mm AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene.
Other Weapons
M9 "Bazooka"
An M9 "Bazooka" rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren (Anthony Perkins), Pvt. Charlie (Skip Ward), and a French Resistance fighter (Jean Valmont) who assists them.
Panzerschreck
In one scene a German soldier fires a Panzerschreck. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use Model 24 Stielhandgranate hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets.
Unidentified hand grenade
In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien (Yves Montand) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified.
Trivia
M8 Greynound Armoured Car
M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
M3 Halftrack APC
M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.