Five Gates to Hell

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Five Gates to Hell Cinema poster Country United States Directed by James Clavell Release Date 1959 Language English Studio Twentieth Century Fox Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Main Cast Character Actor Athena Dolores Michaels Joy Patricia Owens Chen Pamok Neville Brand Chioko Nobu McCarthy Greta Gerry Gaylor Sister Maria Shirley Knight Yoette Greta Chi

Five Gates to Hell (1959) is adventure war drama that followed two doctors, seven nurses and one nun who are kidnapped by guerrillas during the war in French Indochina. The reason is to save the dying commander of fighters. Efforts to rescue the commander's life but it does not work out. Women are exploited to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers. Later when most partisans go into action, tries to escape. Starred Dolores Michaels, Patricia Owens and Neville Brand. 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:

M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"

Several main characters are seen using a M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun".

M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. The later model M3A1 would eliminate the crank lever for cocking the bolt, and instead used a simple hole in the bolt for the shooter to use their finger.

Chen Pamok (Neville Brand).

From left: Yvette (Greta Chi), Sister Maria (Shirley Knight), Greta (Gerry Gaylor), Athena (Dolores Michaels), Joy (Patricia Owens).

M1 Carbine

Guards in guerrillas camp carry a M1 Carbines.

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine.