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Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
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| Country
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 Italy
 Colombia
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| Directed by
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Ruggero Deodato
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| Release Date
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1980
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| Language
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Italian
Spanish
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| Studio
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F.D. Cinematográfica S.R.L.
Bolivariana Films
F.D. Cinematográfica
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| Distributor
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United Artists Europa inc.
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| Main Cast
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| Character
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Actor
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| Professor Harold Monroe
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Robert Kerman
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| Jack Anders
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Perry Pirkanen
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| Faye Daniels
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Francesca Ciardi
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| Mark Tomaso
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Luca Barbareschi
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| Alan Yates
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Carl Gabriel Yorke
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| Chaco
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Salvatore Basile
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Cannibal Holocaust is a 1980 Italian-Colombian found footage mockumentary cannibal film directed by Ruggero Deodato and starring Robert Kerman.
When an American film crew looking to shoot a documentary on the indigenous tribes of the Amazon rainforest vanishes, a rescue mission is dispatched, but finds only the group's film reels. When the footage is examined, what is found is a shocking descent into depravity, all in the name of sensation.
Cannibal Holocaust is considered one of the most controversial films in history due to the unprecedented levels of graphic violence depicted, leading to the arrest of director Ruggero Deodato on suspicion that actual murders were committed and filmed. Although Deodato was able to prove no murders were actually committed in the film, the film still contains graphic depictions of sexual violence, actual, brutal killings of animals, and cast and crew forced to take part in numerous distressing scenes and dangerous stunts. The film was swiftly banned or heavily censored in several countries. Despite the controversies, Cannibal Holocaust has since gained a cult following and is noted for its novel filming style and storytelling structure, which was designed to give it an air of gritty realism. The film is also considered one of the earliest in the found footage genre, which would later be popularized by films such as The Blair Witch Project that use similar stylistic choices.
The following weapons were used in the film Cannibal Holocaust:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Professor Harold Monroe (Robert Kerman) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 during his stay in the Amazon jungle.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 (M&P) w/ 4" barrel - .38 Special
Monroe draws his Smith & Wesson Model 10 to protect one of his guides when the latter provokes the local natives, but Chaco prevents him from doing anything...
Monroe with his Smith & Wesson Model 10 in hand for personal protection.
A side shot of the Smith & Wesson Model 10 when Monroe decides to fire all his shots to prove that he is not a threat.
Submachine Gun
IMI Uzi
Colombian soldiers use the IMI Uzi. One is used to execute some members of the Shamatari tribe.
IMI Uzi w/ stock removed - 9x19mm Parabellum
A nice side shot of the IMI Uzi in the hands of one of the Colombian soldiers before the ambush on the Shamatari tribe.
After the tribe is ambushed, one of the soldiers hits a captured tribesman with his M1 carbine while another soldier holds his IMI Uzi.
Another good side view of the IMI Uzi held by a Colombian soldier while Chaco talks to him.
Beretta M12
in the introduction of the fictional documentary The Last Road to Hell, some soldiers are seen with a Beretta M12.
Note: According to director Ruggero Deodato, the clips shown in The Last Road to Hell are real recordings from Nigeria and Southeast Asia, therefore the weapons shown are not replicas or props.
Beretta M12 - 9x19mm Parabellum
A soldier holds a Beretta M12 while ensuring the passage of civilians somewhere in Southeast Asia.
Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3
In the introduction of "The Last Road to Hell", soldiers use several Heckler & Koch G3s to execute people.
Heckler & Koch G3A3 w/ slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO
Three soldiers in total are seen carrying Heckler & Koch G3, not counting the soldiers who use it in firing squads where the G3 is not very noticeable. Deodato claims this footage was taken in Nigeria, and may very well depict the Nigerian Army, who widely used the G3, during the Nigerian Civil War.
M1 Carbine
Several Colombian soldiers carry M1 Carbines during the ambush on the natives.
M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine
One of the soldiers carries an M1 Carbine during the ambush on members of the Yacumo tribe.
A better view of the M1 Carbine.
A soldier protects the ship on which Monroe and the army commander talk about the missing film crew.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1400
Chaco (Salvatore Basile) carries a Winchester Model 1400. It is also carried by Faye Daniels (Francesca Ciardi) and Felipe the guide (unknown actor). Mark Tomaso (Luca Barbareschi) uses the shotgun to shoot a young pig.
Winchester Model 1400 - 12 gauge
Felipe displays his Winchester Model 1400 and Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun to the camera.
Chaco enters the jungle with Monroe.
Chaco finds the camp used by the film crew.
A front view of the Winchester Model 1400
Chaco fires his rifle to scare away a member of an Amazon tribe.
The best side view of the Winchester Model 1400.
Faye holds the Winchester while moving through the jungle. Jack is behind her with the Marlin Model 55.
Mark holds the shotgun while the village burns.
Marlin Model 55
A Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun is used by Jack Anders (Perry Pirkanen).
Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun - 12 gauge
Jack (right) enters the village while holding the Marlin. Faye is ahead, holding the Winchester Model 1400.
Jack stays alert while holding the Marlin.
A close view shows the 2-round detachable box magazine and rear sights of the Marlin.
Jack fires the Marlin into the air to frighten the villagers.
Other
Palmer Cap-Chur Long Range Projector
A Palmer Cap-Chur Long Range Projector is seen standing in as a rifle. Throughout the film, the breech bolt is missing. The Palmer is carried by Miguel (unknown actor) at the beginning of the film. Monroe and Chaco are also seen with it at various times.
Palmer Cap-Chur Long Range Projector - .50 caliber darts
Chaco takes the Palmer from Miguel and checks the state of the barrel by carelessly pointing it at his eye. Chaco does not perform the highly recommended step of unloading the weapon before inspecting it.
Monroe (right) holds the Palmer.
Miguel holds the Palmer. The distinctive barrel band and CO2 cartridge tube filler cap are shown.
Miguel carries the Palmer while moving through the jungle. The open breech is visible, indicated by the red arrow.
Chaco holds the Palmer while Miguel shows off his switchblade knife to the villagers.
Orion Flare Gun
Alan Yates (Carl Gabriel Yorke) uses an Orion Flare Gun to try and scare off the vengeful Yanomamo tribe.
Orion Flare Gun - 12 gauge flare
Alan Yates fires his Orion Flare Gun, setting the forest on fire in record time.
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