The Last Men

The Last Men Les Derniers Hommes Movie poster Country France Directed by David Oelhoffen Release Date 2023 Language French Studio Galatée Films Main Cast Character Actor "Lemiotte" Guido Caprino Adjudant Janicki Andrzej Chyra Legionnaire Karlson Nuno Lopes Caporal Lisboa aka "Lisbonne" Nuno Lopes Legionnaire Trefeuil aka "Sorbonne" Yann Goven Legionnaire Volmann aka "Poussin" Felix Meyer Capitaine Aubrac Arnaud Churin

The Last Men is a 2023 French war film depicting the true events of a column of French legionnaires during World War II. In 1945, the Imperial Japanese Army suddenly attacks the French garrisons in Indochina. An isolated garrison in South Laos receives an order to reach China through the jungle to avoid being annihilated by approaching enemies.

The following weapons were used in the film The Last Men:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Pistols

Ruby

Captain Aubrac (Arnaud Churin) quickdraws a Ruby pistol and fires a warning shot at Lemiotte when he wants to start a mutiny.

Gabilondo Ruby - .32 ACP

Captain Aubrac draws his Ruby at Lemiotte when he calls for a mutiny.

He fires a warning shot when Lemiotte says he will not shoot him.

Nambu Type 14

During the ambush, a Japanese officer is seen firing what appears to be a Nambu Type 14. But there is no closer view of the action.

Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu

The Japanese officer firing back at French soldiers.

Close-up of the shot.

Revolvers

MAS Mle. 1892

Adjudant (warrant officer) Janicki's personal firearm is a Mle 1892, which he uses against Japanese soldiers during the last gunfight.

Revolver d'ordonnance modèle 1892 - 8x27mmSR

Adjudant Janicki investigates the abandoned Laotian village.

Janicki and Tang find a Japanese camp.

Janicki is wounded while crossing the Mekong River.

Webley .38 Mk. IV

Lemiotte steals a Webley .38 Mk IV from a wounded British soldier. He carries it when looking for the French forces in China.

Webley Mark IV - .38 S&W

Janicki and Lemiotte rest against tree.

Lemiotte lowers the hammer of the Webley .38 Mk IV.

Submachine Guns

M1928 Thompson

A British soldier is briefly seen with a M1928 Thompson at the Chinese airfield.

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP

Rifles

Fusil Modèle 1916 Carabine

The primary weapon used by French soldiers is the Berthier Mle 1916 Carbine, including Legionnaires Trefeuil, Karlson, Lemiotte, and many others.

Mousqueton Berthier Modèle 1892 Modifié 1916 - 8x50mmR Lebel

A legionnaire at guard night duty stand ready with his Berthier Mle 1916 Carbine,

Lemiotte fires the carbine at Japanese soldiers.

Poussin and Sorbonne are both ready to attack the Japanese camp with their Berthiers.

Volmann aka Poussin reloading his weapon.

Trefeuil firing at Japanese pursuers. Note the muzzle flash looks similar to one produced by an AR-15 flash hider, indicating this was likely added in post-production.

Berthier Mle. 1902

The Berthier Mle. 1902 is used by Legionnaire Karlson after he leaves his FM 24/29 behind when he runs out of ammunition, as well as some other soldiers. The rifle is distinguishable from the Berthier Mle 1907-15 by a turned-down bolt handle and a shorter stock.

Fusil Berthier Modèle 1902 de Tirailleur Indochinois - 8x50mmR Lebel

A Legionnaire crossing a river with his Berthier Mle. 1902.

The same soldier firing at an enemy soldier.

Karlson is now armed with a Model 1902 ready to fire.

Karlson firing at Japanese soldiers during the final firefight.

Berthier Mle. 1907/15

Corporal "Lisbonne"'s main weapon is a Berthier Mle. 1907/15.

Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mmR Lebel

Lisbonne firing his rifle during the ambush.

Standing ready with Karlson on his left.

Lee-Metford Mk. II

Imperial Japanese soldiers are oddly armed with Lee-Metford Mk II rifles. They are probably standing in for Arisaka rifles.

Lee-Metford Mark II* - .303 British

Japanese soldiers slowly entering the French trap.

He doesn’t expect that a French soldier is a few feet ahead of him, ready to shoot.

Arisaka Type 38

A genuine Arisaka, in this case the Arisaka Type 38, is seen only once in the hands of a French soldier who captured its owner.

Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm Arisaka

A French soldier who lost his mind fires a captured Arisaka at his fellow comrades, forcing one of them to shoot him.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

Chinese National Revolutionary Army soldiers appear to be armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898s.

Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Chinese soldiers see the survivors of the French column arriving.

The Lange Visier rear sight can be seen.

Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I

Near the end of the movie, British troops are seen carrying the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*.

Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mark I - .303 British

A British soldier has a No. 4 slung on his shoulder in the background.

Machine Guns

Chatellerault M1924/29

Karlson carries a FM 24/29 and fires it at a Japanese platoon until it runs dry.

Fusil-mitrailleur Modèle 1924 M29 - 7.5x54mm

Karlson protecting his weapon from water when crossing a river.

This bunch of enemy soldiers is a real gift for a machine gunner.