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{{Infobox Movie
 
{{Infobox Movie
|name =Captain Corelli's Mandolin
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|name=''Captain Corelli's Mandolin''
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|caption = ''Movie Poster''
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|caption=''Movie Poster''
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|country =[[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<br>[[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom<br>[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
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|director=John Madden
[[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom<br />
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|date=May 4, 2001
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|language=English<br>German<br>Greek<br>Italian
 
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|distributor=Universal Studios
|director = John Madden
 
|date= May 4, 2001
 
|language = English<br /> German<br /> Greek<br /> Italian
 
 
 
|distributor = Universal Studios
 
 
|character1=Captain Antonio Corelli
 
|character1=Captain Antonio Corelli
 
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'''''Captain Corelli's Mandolin''''' is a 2001 war drama directed by John Madden and based on the novel by Louis de Bernières. Doctor's daughter Pelagia and fisherman Mandras fall in love with each other in the untouched idyll of Kefalonia. But her love is disturbed by the Second World War and the invasion of Italian troops. Mandras joins the resistance and she stays alone. But then she meets the Italian officer Antonio Corelli, who kindles a new love in her. The two approach each other but soon threaten new trouble. After the Italians decided in 1943 not to fight on the side of the Germans, there is a conflict between the former allies.
  
'''''Captain Corelli's Mandolin''''' is a 2001 war drama directed by John Madden and based on the novel by Louis de Bernières. Doctor's daughter Pelagia and Fischer Mandras fall in love with each other in the untouched idyll of Kefalonia. But her love is disturbed by the Second World War and the invasion of Italian troops. Mandras goes underground and she stays alone. But then she meets the Italian officer Antonio Corelli, who kindles a new love in her. The two approach each other but soon threatens new trouble. After the Italians decided in 1943 not to fight on the side of the Germans, there is a conflict between the former allies.
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{{Film Title}}
  
{{Film Title}}
 
 
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=Pistols=
 
=Pistols=
  
== Beretta M1934 ==
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==Beretta M1934==
 
The Italian officers, including Captain Antonio Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]), are armed with [[Beretta M1934|Beretta Modello 34]]. Dr. Iannis ([[John Hurt]]) gives a Mod. 34 to Pelagia ([[Penelope Cruz]]) for her personal defense.
 
The Italian officers, including Captain Antonio Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]), are armed with [[Beretta M1934|Beretta Modello 34]]. Dr. Iannis ([[John Hurt]]) gives a Mod. 34 to Pelagia ([[Penelope Cruz]]) for her personal defense.
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]]
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[[File:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Modello 1934 - .380 ACP]]
[[Image:BerCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pelagia points her Mod 34.]]
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[[File:BerCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pelagia points her Mod 34.]]
[[Image:BerCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Corelli discharges the pistol.]]
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[[File:BerCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Corelli discharges the pistol.]]
  
 
==Luger P08==
 
==Luger P08==
 
Captain Gunther Weber ([[David Morrissey]]) carries a [[Luger P08]] as his sidearm.
 
Captain Gunther Weber ([[David Morrissey]]) carries a [[Luger P08]] as his sidearm.
[[Image:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:LugeCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Weber is desperate as he tries to pull the trigger.]]
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[[File:LugeCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Weber is desperate as he tries to pull the trigger.]]
  
 
=Rifles=
 
=Rifles=
  
== Moschetto Carcano Mod. 91/38 Cavalleria ==
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==Carcano M91/38 Carbine==
Italian soldiers of the 33ª Divisione fanteria "''Acqui''" (33rd Mountain Infantry Division ''Acqui'') and ''Carabinieri'' units (military police) are correctly armed with [[Carcano Rifle Series#Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine|Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]] and artillery/cavalry bandoleers. Like most of the weapons in the movie, partisans are armed with this rifle. Captain Antonio Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) is seen with a Carcano rifle when German troops attack the Italian division.
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Italian soldiers of the 33ª Divisione fanteria "''Acqui''" (33rd Mountain Infantry Division ''Acqui'') and ''Carabinieri'' units (military police) are correctly armed with [[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]] and artillery/cavalry bandoleers. Like most of the weapons in the movie, partisans are armed with this rifle. Captain Antonio Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) is seen with a Carcano rifle when German troops attack the Italian division.
[[Image:CarcanoM38CavCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine with folded bayonet - 6.5x52mm]]
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[[File:CarcanoM38CavCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Moschetto da Cavalleria Modello 1891/38 - 6.5x52mm Carcano]]
[[Image:CarcCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Division Acqui (left) and Carabinieri (right) march with the Carcano Cavalry Carbines.]]
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[[File:CarcCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Division Acqui (left) and Carabinieri (right) march with the Carcano Cavalry Carbines.]]
[[Image:CarcCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carlo is walking with his Carcano.]]
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[[File:CarcCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carlo is walking with his Carcano.]]
[[Image:CarcCor3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian troops drop their rifles after surrendering..]]
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[[File:CarcCor3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian troops drop their rifles after surrendering..]]
[[Image:CarcCor4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) comes to the fight with a Carcano (who later became a MAB).]]
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[[File:CarcCor4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) comes to the fight with a Carcano (who later became a MAB).]]
[[Image:CarcCor5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his Carcano.]]
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[[File:CarcCor5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his Carcano.]]
  
== Carcano Moldello 91 ==
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==Carcano Modello 1891==
Some Italian troops are seen to use [[Carcano Rifle Series#Carcano M91 Rifle|Carcano Modello 91]] rifles. The 91 was the main rifle of the Italian infantry since 1891 (when he replaced the [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli]]) until the Second World War. Excluding the troops that specifically required a shorter rifle, the 91 long rifle equipped the majority of the Italian army during both world wars. It should be noted that soldiers carrying Carcano Mod. 91 "long rifle" are correctly equipped with belt, pouches and bayonet scabbard, instead of the bandolier (seen on members of the ''Acqui Division''), issued only to the troops who use Carcano cavalry carabines with integrated bayonets.
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Some Italian troops are seen to use [[Carcano M91]] rifles. The 91 was the main rifle of the Italian infantry since 1891 (when he replaced the [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli]]) until the Second World War. Excluding the troops that specifically required a shorter rifle, the 91 long rifle equipped the majority of the Italian army during both world wars. It should be noted that soldiers carrying Carcano Mod. 91 "long rifle" are correctly equipped with belts, pouches, and bayonet scabbards, instead of the bandolier (seen on members of the ''Acqui Division''), issued only to the troops who use Carcano cavalry carabines with integrated bayonets.
[[Image:Carcano91.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Carcano M91 Long Rifle - 6.5x52mm]]
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[[File:Carcano91.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fucile Modello 1891 - 6.5x52mm Carcano]]
[[Image:CarcLCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers shoot the Carcano long rifle.]]
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[[File:CarcLCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers shoot the Carcano long rifle.]]
[[Image:CarcLCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier behind Captain Corelli is seen holding a 91.]]
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[[File:CarcLCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier behind Captain Corelli is seen holding a 91.]]
  
== Karabiner 98k ==
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==Karabiner 98k==
Wehrmacht and partisans are mainly armed with [[Karabiner 98k|K98k rifles]].
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Wehrmacht and partisans are mainly armed with [[Karabiner 98k]]s.
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:K98kCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier fires his K98k.]]
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[[File:K98kCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier fires his K98k.]]
  
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
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==Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*==
A partisan is armed with [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]].
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A partisan is armed with a [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*]].
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]]
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[[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III* - .303 British]]
[[Image:SMLECor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Partisan oversees the arrival of Captain Corelli.]]
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[[File:SMLECor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Partisan oversees the arrival of Captain Corelli.]]
  
== Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter ==
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==Lee-Speed Sporter==
Before choosing a MAB, Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]) weapon was a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)#Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter|Lee-Speed Sporter]].
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Before choosing a MAB, Mandras's ([[Christian Bale]]) weapon was a [[Lee-Speed Sporter]].
[[Image:BSArifles.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Two well-preserved specimens of Lee-Speed Sporters]]
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[[File:BSArifles.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Two well-preserved specimens of Lee-Speed Sporters]]
[[Image:LeeSCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|.]]
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[[File:LeeSCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|.]]
  
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
=Submachine Guns=
  
== MAB Model 38A ==
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==Beretta Model 38A==
Italian infantry, Carabinieri and partisans, including Captain Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]), use [[Beretta Model 38#Beretta Model 38A|Moschetto Automatico Beretta 38]] SMGs. This is not entirely correct, because the weapon was mainly reserved for special forces or police units (like ''Carabinieri'' or Royal ''Guardia di Finanza'' in the case of Cephalonia) and only small part to infantry divisions. However, before the Royal Italian Army was moved to the Eastern Front and Balkan Campaign, Beretta Factory gave the soldiers the chance to buy MAB 38 privately, it was twice the salary of a month.
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Italian infantry, Carabinieri and partisans, including Captain Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]), use [[Beretta Model 38A]] SMGs. This is not entirely correct, because the weapon was mainly reserved for special forces or police units (like ''Carabinieri'' or Royal ''Guardia di Finanza'' in the case of Cephalonia) and only a small part to infantry divisions. However, before the Royal Italian Army was moved to the Eastern Front and Balkan Campaign, Beretta Factory gave the soldiers the chance to buy MAB 38 privately, it was twice the salary of a month.
[[Image:Beretta Model 38A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38A - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Beretta Model 38A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAB Modello 1938A - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MABCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Partisans enter in the Italian small arms depot.]]
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[[File:MABCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Partisans enter in the Italian small arms depot.]]
[[Image:MABCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]) fires his MAB on the Germans.]]
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[[File:MABCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]) fires his MAB on the Germans.]]
[[Image:MABCor3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) tries to defend from German attack.]]
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[[File:MABCor3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Corelli ([[Nicolas Cage]]) tries to defend from German attack.]]
[[Image:MABCor4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ''Acqui'' division soldier shoots a MAB in the final battle.]]
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[[File:MABCor4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ''Acqui'' division soldier shoots a MAB in the final battle.]]
  
== MP38 ==
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==MP38==
The soldier who threatened Captain Corelli is armed with a [[MP40#MP38|MP38]].
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The soldier who threatened Captain Corelli is armed with a [[MP38]].
[[Image:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The MP38. The sub-machine gun of the German Military Before 1940. It was still used in small quantities in 1941 and 1942.]]
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[[File:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The MP38 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MP38Cor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the scoring on the top.]]
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[[File:MP38Cor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the scoring on the top.]]
  
== MP40 ==
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==MP40==
Many of the Wehrmacht soldiers are armed with [[MP40#MP40|MP40]].
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Many of the Wehrmacht soldiers are armed with [[MP40]].
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MP40Cor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier checks Italians as they leave their weapons.]]
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[[File:MP40Cor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier checks Italians as they leave their weapons.]]
  
 
=Machine Guns=
 
=Machine Guns=
  
== Breda Modello 37 ==
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==Breda Modello 37==
Italians use [[Breda Modello 37]] heavy machineguns. This is historically correct, but Model 37s would have to be accompanied by a considerable number of [[Breda Modello 30|Model 30]]s.
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Italians use [[Breda Modello 37]] heavy machine guns. This is historically correct, but Model 37s would have to be accompanied by a considerable number of [[Breda Modello 30|Model 30]]s.
[[Image:Bredam37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Breda Modello 37 - 8x59mm RB Breda]]
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[[File:Bredam37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mitragliatrice Breda modello 37 - 8x59mmRB Breda]]
[[Image:BredCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]) takes a Breda 37 for the partisans.]]
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[[File:BredCor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mandras ([[Christian Bale]]) takes a Breda 37 for the partisans.]]
[[Image:BredCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian soldiers fire the Model 37.]]
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[[File:BredCor2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian soldiers fire the Model 37.]]
  
== MG42 ==
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==MG42==
German soldiers use [[MG42#MG42|MG42]]s during the hostilities.
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German soldiers use [[MG42]]s during the hostilities.
[[Image:MG42Bipod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with bipod extended - 7.92mm Mauser]]
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[[File:MG42Bipod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 - 7.92mm Mauser]]
[[Image:MG42Cor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Wehrmacht gunners armed with MG42s.]]
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[[File:MG42Cor1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Wehrmacht gunners armed with MG42s.]]
  
 
=Others=
 
=Others=
  
 
==Tellermine 42==
 
==Tellermine 42==
Greek partisans use some [[Tellermine 42]] mines.
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Greek partisans use some [[Tellermine 42]] anti-tank mines.
[[Image:Tellermine 42.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tellermine 42 Anti-tank mine]]
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[[File:Tellermine 42.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tellermine 42]]
[[Image:CaptCor_mine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tellermine being by Mandras.]]
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[[File:CaptCor_mine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tellermine being buried by Mandras.]]
  
 
==10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 40==
 
==10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 40==
Italian soldiers use German 10.5 cm Feldhaubitze/Gebirgshaubitze 40 Howitzers to defend the island.
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Italian soldiers use German [[10.5 cm leichte FeldHaubitze 18|10.5 cm leichte FeldHaubitze 18/40]] to defend the island.
[[Image:LeFH1840.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/40 field gun displayed in Hämeenlinna Artillery Museum - 105mm]]
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[[File:LeFH1840.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/40 - 105mm]]
[[Image:CaptCor_how1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A howitzer before pulverized by a Stuka dive bomber.]]
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[[File:CaptCor_how1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A howitzer before pulverized by a Stuka dive bomber.]]
[[Image:CaptCor_how2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another howitzer under fire.]]
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[[File:CaptCor_how2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another howitzer under fire.]]
[[Image:CaptCor_how3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian withdraw the howitzer.]]
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[[File:CaptCor_how3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian withdraw the howitzer.]]
  
 
==Oerlikon 20mm Cannon==
 
==Oerlikon 20mm Cannon==
An [[Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon|Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]] can be seen mounted on German landing crafts.
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An [[Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon|Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]] can be seen mounted on German landing craft.
[[Image:20mm Oerlikon Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm.]]
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[[File:20mm Oerlikon Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm]]
[[Image:CaptCor_Oer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Oerlikon mounted on the left ship.]]
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[[File:CaptCor_Oer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Oerlikon mounted on the left ship.]]
  
 
[[Category: Movie]]
 
[[Category: Movie]]

Latest revision as of 11:10, 17 November 2023


Captain Corelli's Mandolin
CapCorMan.jpg
Movie Poster
Country FRA.jpg France
UKD.jpg United Kingdom
Flag of the United States.jpg United States
Directed by John Madden
Release Date May 4, 2001
Language English
German
Greek
Italian
Distributor Universal Studios
Main Cast
Character Actor
Captain Antonio Corelli Nicolas Cage
Pelagia Penélope Cruz
Dr. Iannis John Hurt
Mandras Christian Bale
Captain Günther Weber David Morrissey
Drosoula Irene Papas
Colonel Johannes Barge Patrick Malahide


Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a 2001 war drama directed by John Madden and based on the novel by Louis de Bernières. Doctor's daughter Pelagia and fisherman Mandras fall in love with each other in the untouched idyll of Kefalonia. But her love is disturbed by the Second World War and the invasion of Italian troops. Mandras joins the resistance and she stays alone. But then she meets the Italian officer Antonio Corelli, who kindles a new love in her. The two approach each other but soon threaten new trouble. After the Italians decided in 1943 not to fight on the side of the Germans, there is a conflict between the former allies.


The following weapons were used in the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin:


Pistols

Beretta M1934

The Italian officers, including Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage), are armed with Beretta Modello 34. Dr. Iannis (John Hurt) gives a Mod. 34 to Pelagia (Penelope Cruz) for her personal defense.

Beretta Modello 1934 - .380 ACP
Pelagia points her Mod 34.
Captain Corelli discharges the pistol.

Luger P08

Captain Gunther Weber (David Morrissey) carries a Luger P08 as his sidearm.

Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm
Captain Weber is desperate as he tries to pull the trigger.

Rifles

Carcano M91/38 Carbine

Italian soldiers of the 33ª Divisione fanteria "Acqui" (33rd Mountain Infantry Division Acqui) and Carabinieri units (military police) are correctly armed with Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine and artillery/cavalry bandoleers. Like most of the weapons in the movie, partisans are armed with this rifle. Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage) is seen with a Carcano rifle when German troops attack the Italian division.

Moschetto da Cavalleria Modello 1891/38 - 6.5x52mm Carcano
Division Acqui (left) and Carabinieri (right) march with the Carcano Cavalry Carbines.
Carlo is walking with his Carcano.
Italian troops drop their rifles after surrendering..
Captain Corelli (Nicolas Cage) comes to the fight with a Carcano (who later became a MAB).
A soldier fires his Carcano.

Carcano Modello 1891

Some Italian troops are seen to use Carcano M91 rifles. The 91 was the main rifle of the Italian infantry since 1891 (when he replaced the Vetterli) until the Second World War. Excluding the troops that specifically required a shorter rifle, the 91 long rifle equipped the majority of the Italian army during both world wars. It should be noted that soldiers carrying Carcano Mod. 91 "long rifle" are correctly equipped with belts, pouches, and bayonet scabbards, instead of the bandolier (seen on members of the Acqui Division), issued only to the troops who use Carcano cavalry carabines with integrated bayonets.

Fucile Modello 1891 - 6.5x52mm Carcano
Two soldiers shoot the Carcano long rifle.
A soldier behind Captain Corelli is seen holding a 91.

Karabiner 98k

Wehrmacht and partisans are mainly armed with Karabiner 98ks.

Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A German soldier fires his K98k.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*

A partisan is armed with a Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III* - .303 British
A Partisan oversees the arrival of Captain Corelli.

Lee-Speed Sporter

Before choosing a MAB, Mandras's (Christian Bale) weapon was a Lee-Speed Sporter.

Two well-preserved specimens of Lee-Speed Sporters
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Submachine Guns

Beretta Model 38A

Italian infantry, Carabinieri and partisans, including Captain Corelli (Nicolas Cage) and Mandras (Christian Bale), use Beretta Model 38A SMGs. This is not entirely correct, because the weapon was mainly reserved for special forces or police units (like Carabinieri or Royal Guardia di Finanza in the case of Cephalonia) and only a small part to infantry divisions. However, before the Royal Italian Army was moved to the Eastern Front and Balkan Campaign, Beretta Factory gave the soldiers the chance to buy MAB 38 privately, it was twice the salary of a month.

MAB Modello 1938A - 9x19mm
Partisans enter in the Italian small arms depot.
Mandras (Christian Bale) fires his MAB on the Germans.
Captain Corelli (Nicolas Cage) tries to defend from German attack.
An Acqui division soldier shoots a MAB in the final battle.

MP38

The soldier who threatened Captain Corelli is armed with a MP38.

The MP38 - 9x19mm
Note the scoring on the top.

MP40

Many of the Wehrmacht soldiers are armed with MP40.

MP40 - 9x19mm
A German soldier checks Italians as they leave their weapons.

Machine Guns

Breda Modello 37

Italians use Breda Modello 37 heavy machine guns. This is historically correct, but Model 37s would have to be accompanied by a considerable number of Model 30s.

Mitragliatrice Breda modello 37 - 8x59mmRB Breda
Mandras (Christian Bale) takes a Breda 37 for the partisans.
Italian soldiers fire the Model 37.

MG42

German soldiers use MG42s during the hostilities.

MG42 - 7.92mm Mauser
Two Wehrmacht gunners armed with MG42s.

Others

Tellermine 42

Greek partisans use some Tellermine 42 anti-tank mines.

Tellermine 42
A Tellermine being buried by Mandras.

10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 40

Italian soldiers use German 10.5 cm leichte FeldHaubitze 18/40 to defend the island.

Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/40 - 105mm
A howitzer before pulverized by a Stuka dive bomber.
Another howitzer under fire.
Italian withdraw the howitzer.

Oerlikon 20mm Cannon

An Oerlikon 20mm Cannon can be seen mounted on German landing craft.

Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm
The Oerlikon mounted on the left ship.

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