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| − | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSun.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Empire | + | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSun.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Empire of the Sun'' (1987)]] |
| − | ''Empire of the Sun'' is a 1987 film based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard, directed by | + | '''Empire of the Sun''' is a 1987 film based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film revolves around eleven year-old Jamie Graham, a China-born British subject who struggles to survive, alone, on the streets of Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War. Alongside [[John Malkovich]], [[Miranda Richardson]], and [[Nigel Havers]], the film is notable for being the first on-screen role for [[Christian Bale]], who plays Jamie; also of note, [[Ben Stiller]] had a small role in the film, and during his work on the project, conceived the film ''[[Tropic Thunder]]''. |
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Empire Of The Sun'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Empire Of The Sun'':''' | ||
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==Mauser C96== | ==Mauser C96== | ||
The [[Mauser C96]] pistol is seen used by the Shanghai resistance fighters on the rooftop. | The [[Mauser C96]] pistol is seen used by the Shanghai resistance fighters on the rooftop. | ||
| − | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 Pistol - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, a resistance fighter fires his Mauser C96 at Japanese troops.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A resistance fighter dies, his hand still holding a Mauser C96.]] |
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
| − | An [[M1911A1]] is seen in the holster of an US Army colonel that confronts Jamie. A resistance fighter also appears to use one to fire | + | An [[M1911A1]] is seen in the holster of an US Army colonel that confronts Jamie. A resistance fighter also appears to use one to fire at Japanese troops. |
| − | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 07.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A resistance fighter fires his M1911A1 at Japanese troops.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 34.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 is seen in the holster of an US Army colonel that confronts Jamie.]] |
=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
| − | == Webley Mk IV== | + | ==Webley Mk IV== |
A [[Webley Mk IV]] is also seen in the film. | A [[Webley Mk IV]] is also seen in the film. | ||
| − | [[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley Mk IV WW2 British Army version chambered for .38 S&W]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 29.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Webley Mk IV is seen.]] |
==Colt New Service== | ==Colt New Service== | ||
| − | A [[Colt New Service]] | + | A [[Colt New Service]] revolver is seen pulled when a Japanese pilot is seen with Jamie ([[Christian Bale]]). |
| − | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 28.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Colt New Service is seen.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Arisaka Type 38== | ==Arisaka Type 38== | ||
| − | The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 38]] was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film. | + | The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 38]] was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film. |
| − | [[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Arisaka Type 38 rifle - 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSunIJAArisakas.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSunIJAArisakas.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production still of Jamie ([[Christian Bale]]) as he runs through a column of Japanese soldiers carrying the Arisaka rifles.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 01.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers with their Arisaka Type 38 rifles.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers hold their Arisaka Type 38 rifles.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 19.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldier holds his Arisaka Type 38 rifle.]] |
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III== | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III== | ||
A resistance fighter uses a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]] on the rooftop. | A resistance fighter uses a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]] on the rooftop. | ||
| − | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. | + | [[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.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter (right) is seen firing the SMLE.]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter's SMLE can be seen dropped on the rooftop if you look closely at the lower right. Note the distinctive nosepiece, identifying this as a No.1 Mk.3 rifle.]] |
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
| − | The [[M1 Garand]] is seen carried by US | + | The [[M1 Garand]] is seen carried by US soldiers. |
| − | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 33.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1 Garand is carried by US soldiers.]] |
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Colt Monitor== | ==Colt Monitor== | ||
| − | A Colt Monitor | + | A [[Browning Automatic Rifle|Colt Monitor / Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also carried by a US soldier. |
| − | [[Image:Colt_Monitor.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Colt_Monitor.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Monitor - .30-06]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpSun 32.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpSun 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Colt Monitor on the left.]] |
==Browning M3 heavy machine gun== | ==Browning M3 heavy machine gun== | ||
[[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3 machine gun]]s are the primary guns mounted in the wings of the P-51 Mustangs in the film. | [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3 machine gun]]s are the primary guns mounted in the wings of the P-51 Mustangs in the film. | ||
| − | [[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M3 Aircraft - .50 BMG]] |
| − | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSunP-51Mustang.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSunP-51Mustang.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Browning M3 machine guns are the primary guns mounted in the wings of the P-51 Mustangs in the film.]] |
=Trivia Section= | =Trivia Section= | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Steven Spielberg]] | [[Category:Steven Spielberg]] | ||
Revision as of 05:55, 27 July 2018
Empire of the Sun is a 1987 film based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film revolves around eleven year-old Jamie Graham, a China-born British subject who struggles to survive, alone, on the streets of Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War. Alongside John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, and Nigel Havers, the film is notable for being the first on-screen role for Christian Bale, who plays Jamie; also of note, Ben Stiller had a small role in the film, and during his work on the project, conceived the film Tropic Thunder.
The following weapons were used in the film Empire Of The Sun:
Pistols
Mauser C96
The Mauser C96 pistol is seen used by the Shanghai resistance fighters on the rooftop.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is seen in the holster of an US Army colonel that confronts Jamie. A resistance fighter also appears to use one to fire at Japanese troops.
Revolvers
Webley Mk IV
A Webley Mk IV is also seen in the film.
Colt New Service
A Colt New Service revolver is seen pulled when a Japanese pilot is seen with Jamie (Christian Bale).
Rifles
Arisaka Type 38
The Arisaka Type 38 was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film.
A production still of Jamie (Christian Bale) as he runs through a column of Japanese soldiers carrying the Arisaka rifles.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III
A resistance fighter uses a Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III on the rooftop.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen carried by US soldiers.
Machine Guns
Colt Monitor
A Colt Monitor / Browning Automatic Rifle is also carried by a US soldier.
Browning M3 heavy machine gun
Browning M3 machine guns are the primary guns mounted in the wings of the P-51 Mustangs in the film.
Trivia Section
- The Japanese Zero fighters are in fact American-built Harvard trainers modified to look like the Zero.
- Eric Flynn, who plays a British POW, was actually a POW as a child in a Japanese camp.
- The can Jim 'Jamie' Graham (Christian Bale) drinks is Jerzee Evaporated Milk.
- Col. Marshall (Tom Danaher) was a Marine night fighter pilot in the Pacific in WWII and was credited with shooting down the last Japanese bomber of the war. He also flies one of the Japanese "Zeros" in the movie.