Oba: The Last Samurai

Oba: The Last Samurai (2011)

Oba: The Last Samurai (Also known in Japan as 太平洋の奇跡−フォックスと呼ばれた男, Miracle of the Pacific: The Man Called Fox) is a 2011 Japanese-American war film based on the real life story of Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi), whom led a band of former IJA soldiers-turned guerrillas against the US Marines occupying Saipan.

The following weapons are seen in Oba: The Last Samurai:

Sidearms

Colt M1911A1

Captain Lewis (Sean McGowan) and Lieutenant Lang (James Judd) use the Colt M1911A1 in combat.

Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Lieutenant Lang (James Judd) with his Colt M1911A1.

Captain Lewis (Sean McGowan) with his Colt M1911A1 during a firefight in a Prisoner of War camp.

FN Model 1910

Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi) can be seen with an FN Model 1910 sidearm at one scene. This is actually not unrealistic; Japanese officers often bought more reliable European pistols rather then domestic.

FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP

Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi) draws his FN Model 1910.

Captain Ōba takes aim with his Model 1910.

Nambu Type 14

A Japanese soldier can be seen using a Nambu Type 14 when leading a patrol.

Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm

A Japanese soldier armed with a Nambu Type 14 leads a patrol through the jungle.

The soldier aims his Nambu.

Walther PP

Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi) and other Japanese officers use the Walther PP. This is an odd choice, although it is possible that it was merely purchased as a custom sidearm from China.

Walther PP - .32 ACP

A wounded Japanese soldier commits suicide with a Walther PP.

Japanese soldiers armed with Walther PP pistols deliver the Coup de grâce to Japanese officers committing seppuku.

Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi) fires his Walther PP at US Marines.

Captain Ōba fires his Walther.

Submachine Guns

M1 Thompson

One of the US Marines can be seen firing an M1 Thompson during the Japanese Banzai charge, distinguished by it's L-sight.

M1 Thompson - .45 ACP

A US Marines fires an M1 Thompson.

Close-up of the M1 Thompson.

M1A1 Thompson

Horiuchi (Toshiaki Karasawa), a Japanese guerrilla, uses an M1A1 Thompson. The weapon is also seen in the hands other other US Marines.

M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP

Sergeant Munroe (Harlan Glenn) fires his M1A1 Thompson.

Horiuchi (Toshiaki Karasawa) with his Thompson.

Captain Ōba gets a close-look at the barrel.

Horiuchi shows Chieko Aono (Mao Inoue) how to sight the M1A1 Thompson.

Horiuchi fires his Thompson...

...reloads...

...and let's loose, spraying and praying.

Horiuchi with his Thompson during a night raid.

Shotguns

Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"

A US Marine can be seen with a Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun" on patrol.

Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge

A US Marine on patrol wields a Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun".

Rifles

Arisaka Type 38

Several Japanese soldiers are armed with the Arisaka Type 38.

Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka

IJA soldiers line up with Arisaka Type 38 rifles.

IJA soldiers open fire.

A Japanese soldier with an Arisaka 38.

Close-up of the Type 38.

Arisaka Type 99

The main weapon of the IJA troops is the Arisaka Type 99 last-ditch rifle.

Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm

Japanese soldiers moves into position with Type 99 rifles.

A Japanese soldier with a Type 99 gives the order to charge.

A Japanese soldier wielding a flag mounted on this Type 99 is shot down by a Marine.

A Japanese soldier ambushes a Marine patrol.

A Japanese soldier firing his Arisaka 99.

A Japanese sniper with an Arisaka Type 99.