Duck, You Sucker!

Duck, You Sucker! DVD Cover Country Italy Directed by Sergio Leone Release Date 1971 Language English/Spanish Studio Rafran Cinematografica Distributor United Artists Main Cast Character Actor John Mallory James Coburn Juan Miranda Rod Steiger Dr. Villega Romolo Valli Col. Gunther Reza Antoine Saint-John

The theatrical re-release poster with the new title A Fistful of Dynamite

Duck! You Sucker! is a 1971 Western directed by Sergio Leone and stars James Coburn as a fugitive Irish explosives expert who escapes to Mexico to only find himself mixed up in another revolution. This film was released in the US under the title "Duck, You Sucker!", which is the literal English translation of the Italian title (which is "Giù la testa, coglione!"). However, it was subsequently re-released under the title A Fistful of Dynamite in order to capitalize on Leone's previous films. MGM would later release the film on DVD under the original title. Duck! You Sucker! was Leone's last western as well as his most overlooked film, mostly due to the movie being marketed as a comedy/satire of westerns, especially his earlier 'Man With No Name' trilogy.

The following weapons were used in the film Duck, You Sucker! aka A Fistful of Dynamite:

Handguns

Single Action Army

Juan (Rod Steiger) uses a Single Action Army Cavalry throughout the film, most notably to threaten John. It is also used by revolutionaries and the soldiers. A shorter SAA with a 4.75" barrel is also shown.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.

Juan (Rod Steiger) pulls a Colt Single Action Army.

Juan (Rod Steiger) with his Colt Single Action Army just after the bank was hit.

The kid on the left is armed with a Colt Single Action Army 4.75" barrel.

a Close-up view of the Colt Single Action Army 4.75" barrel.

A Colt Single Action Army Cavalry is seen poking through the window near the man in the middle.

Steyr M1912

A Mexican police officer (Luigi Pistilli) with a Steyr 1912 tries to arrest Juan after he sees him kill his comrade.

Steyr M1912 - 9x23mm Steyr

a Close-up view of the Steyr M1912

The officer (Luigi Pistilli) aims his Steyr M1912 at Juan.(Production image)

To Miranda's surprise, the officer suddenly goes completely still.

The Mexican officer (Luigi Pistilli) gives up after the threat of never seeing his family again

Astra 400

One of Juan's children is seen armed with an Astra 400 when they rob the stagecoach, John is also seen having it holstered various times through out the film. This weapon is anachronist, as the Astra 400 was made in 1921, 8 years after the movie took place.

Astra 400 (9mm Bergmann-Bayard caliber)

The sneering, racist Americans traveling in Mexico are held up by Juan and his family in the opening. His youngest son can be seen with an Astra.

John fires his Astra during the final battle

Walther P38

Col. Gunther Reza (Antoine Saint-John) uses an anachronistic (see below) Walther P38, Seen after the train is derailed.

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

Gunther Reza (Antoine Saint-John) survives to the derailed of his train and his is armed with a Walther P38

Browning Hi Power

A Browning Hi-Power pistol is seen taken by John (James Coburn) from the Mexican governor. This is an anachronism, since the HP was introduced in 1935, and this film takes place in 1913.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm

John aims the Browning Hi-Power at the Governor Jaime (Franco Graziosi).

Juan Miranda (Rod Steiger) holds the Browning Hi-Power of John (James Coburn)

Jaime (Franco Graziosi) offers Miranda (Rod Steiger) a fortune to save his life, but Miranda will have a lot of money regardless of whether he lets the governor live or not.

Remington 1866 Derringer

Dr. Villega (Romolo Valli) threatens a conductor with a Remington 1866 Derringer.

Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 RF

Dr. Villega (Romolo Valli) aims his Remington 1866 Derringer

a backward view of the Remington 1866 Derringer

Rifles

Winchester Model 1894

The Winchester Model 1894 is used by Mexican revolutionaries, as well as Juan's children.

Winchester 1894 - .30-30 WCF

Juan's children pop up from behind him to rob the coach

During the ambush of the Mexican revolutionaries, they used 2 types of rifles, including several Winchester Model 1894

Mauser M43

At least one bandit and later the Mexican troops can be seen carrying Mauser M43 rifles throughout the film, likely as it was filmed in Spain. The M43 is likely meant to stand in for the Steyr-made M1912 short rifle used during the Mexican revolution.

Mauser M43 - 8x57mm Mauser

A bandit fires his Mauser M43 from underneath the carrige they just ambushed.

Several Mexican soldiers use Mauser M43

One of the Miranda's Sons use a Mauser M43 how his rifle.

Guards at the Mesa Verde National Bank with their mausers.

Newly liberated rebels with captured mausers.

During the ambush of the Mexican revolutionaries, they used 2 types of rifles, including several Mauser M43

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)

The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) is seen in the hands of a British soldier in the Irish pub.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British

A British soldier takes a round from John's hidden rifle, Enfield in hand.

Winchester Model 1892 Mare's Leg"

The Winchester Model 1892 Mare's Leg" is used by a young John to shoot the British soldiers in the pub. This rifle could be the same that the seen on Once Upon a Time in the West.

Winchester 1892 "Mare's Leg" w/D lever loop and rounded barrel – .44-40..

John (James Coburn) swings the Winchester Model 1892 Mare's Leg" wrapped in newspaper at the soldiers sent to arrest him back in Ireland.

Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine

One of Juan's kids are seen with a carbine version of the Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block.

Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine - .50-45

Chulo ask his father if he can kill them all now, but his father scolds him for saying that.

Machine Guns

MG42

John uses what appears to be an MG42 machine gun with the buttstock removed to fire upon Ruiz's army column while they're on the bridge to great effect. However, this is an anachronism, since the MG42 was introduced in 1942, and this film takes place in 1913, 29 years earlier.

MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - .7.92x57mm Mauser

Closeup view of the anachronistic MG42.

View down the barrel of the MG42 at the bridge.

John fires the MG42.

John after firing his MG42 in the famous scene. Note that he's putting cotton in his ears after he's been using the machine gun.

Juan Miranda (Rod Steiger) is willing to avenge his family with MG42

Maxim MG08

Juan uses a Maxim MG08 machine gun alongside John during the canyon battle. When John gives him the command to fire, the weapon does not. He tries to tell John, but then it goes off and surprises him. When he regains control, he uses it to great effect. The weapon is also used in the film by revolutionaries and Mexican soldiers. Also used in Reza's armored car.

Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Juan tries to tell John of the weapon malfunction (Production Image)

Juan and his Maxim MG08

Juan Miranda (Rod Steiger) waits for Mallory (James Coburn) to give the order to attack Reza's troops.

Juan fires his Maxim MG08 at the column.

Miranda prepares himself to see the explosion in the column.

Rebel gunner with a Maxim.

Col. Reza (Antoine Saint-John) order to the artillery counterattack the ambush of Miranda and Mallory, But his request is not heard in time.

Col. Reza (Antoine Saint-Jonh) reads the Mallory's book upon the arrival of the Mexican camp.

Col. Reza (Antoine Saint-John) and two Maxim MG08 behind.

ZB-53 / Vz.37

The anachronistic ZB-53 / vz. 37 is seen in the Mexican camp and in the governor train, but never used.

ZB-53 / vz. 37 on tripod - .7.92x57mm Mauser

The ZB-53 / vz. 37 in the Revolutionary Mexican camp.

Two ZB's are seen in the Governors private train car.

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by Juan to shoot the cart containing his recent robbery victims, sending it careening down the hill and sending its occupants flying. It's also seen used by one of the bandits.

J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge

"Thank you, For everything

A bandit during the opening scene's ambush.

Mortar

Brixia Model 35

The rebels are seen using a Italian Brixia Model 35 light mortar (45mm).

Loading a grenade. The mortar fired it's round via a lever which the man is seen handling with his right hand.

Another view of the Brixia Model 35