Attention! Bandits! (Achtung! Banditi!)
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Original French Poster
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Country
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Italy
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Directed by
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Carlo Lizzani
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Release Date
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1951
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Language
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Italian
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Studio
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Cooperativa Spettatori Produttori Cinematografici
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Distributor
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P.D.C.
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Attention! Bandits! (Italian title: Achtung! Banditi!) is a 1951 Italian war drama directed by Carlo Lizzani. Starring Andrea Checchi, Vittorio Duse, and Gina Lollobrigida.
The following weapons were used in the film Attention! Bandits! (Achtung! Banditi!):
Handguns
Beretta M1934
The partisan "Blondie" (Bruno Berellini) uses a Beretta M1934.
Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP
Walther P38
German officers carry the Walther P38. This pistol is also used by partisans commander Lorenzo (Giuliano Montaldo).
Injured Lorenzo fires at a German military patrol from the back of an ambulance.
Submachine Guns
Beretta M38A
Italian Cacciatori and partisans in the film most commonly use a Beretta Model 38A.
Beretta Model 38A - 9x19mm
Partisan Franco with his submachine gun in the battle for the bridge.
Sten Mk II
Italian partisans and some fascist policemen are also armed with the Sten Mk II.
Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm
Lorenzo (with a Sten on his back) is ready to replace the commander as a machine gunner.
Fascist policemen with the Sten. NOTE: The Sten was never used by Italian Social Republic troops, and even the MP 38/MP 40 was rarely given to Italian soldiers.
MP40
The MP 40 is used by German soldiers and Italian fascist police. Several are captured during fighting by the partisans.
German soldiers arresting workers in the occupied factory.
The member of the fascist police patrol (right) is equipped with a German submachine gun.
A partisan which entering the ambulance with a German submachine gun slung over his back.
Machine Guns
Breda Modello 37
The partisans manage to to obtain a Breda Modello 37, which was hidden in the factory by workers.
Breda Modello 37 - 8x59mm RB Breda
The partisans in a fight with the Germans at the factory. The group's commander (
Giuseppe Taffarel) takes aim.
Commander Vento carries the machine gun during the retreat of the group into the surrounding hills.
MG42
German troops are armed with the MG 42. Partisans capture several as well.
MG 42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A German military patrol with a MG 42.
Partisans (in the background) run with looted German machine guns.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers and Italian cacciatori are widely equipped with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm
German soldiers armed with rifles and submachine guns occupy the factory.
Italian
cacciatori with German rifles in hand.
Carcano M91 Rifle
A young partisan is armed with a Carcano M91.
Carcano M91 Long Rifle - 6.5x52mm
The partisan downs a German who threw a grenade at an ambulance.
Hand Grenades
Mk 2 hand grenade
The partisan "Cat" (Franco Bologna) uses a Mk 2 hand grenade.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
German soldiers and partisans widely use Model 24 Stielhandgranates.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade
Partisan "Blondie" (
Bruno Berellini) disguised as a German infantryman with a grenade in his hand.
A German soldier prepares to throw a grenade at an ambulance from a bridge.