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	During the robbery Arthur ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) and Anatole ([[Bourvil]]) arm themselves with Western-style toy revolvers.		During the robbery Arthur ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) and Anatole ([[Bourvil]]) arm themselves with Western-style toy revolvers.
	[[File:The Brain-ToyRevolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Arthur opens the box with two toy revolvers.]]		[[File:The Brain-ToyRevolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Arthur opens the box with two toy revolvers.]]

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Handguns

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	= ~~Handguns~~ =		= Revolvers =
	== Colt Official Police ==		== Colt Official Police ==
	When Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) looks for his sister in Paris, he carries a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver with pearl grips.		When Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) looks for his sister in Paris, he carries a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver with pearl grips.
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	[[File:The Brain-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The muzzle is seen.]]		[[File:The Brain-Revolver-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The muzzle is seen.]]

			=Pistols=
	== M1911A1 ==		== M1911A1 ==
	One of Frankie Scannapieco's bodyguards is seen with an [[M1911A1]] pistol.		One of Frankie Scannapieco's bodyguards is seen with an [[M1911A1]] pistol.

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M1928A1 Thompson

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	= Submachine Guns =		= Submachine Guns =
	== M1928A1 Thompson ==		== M1928A1 Thompson ==
	MPs, guarding the money in the train, are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. The Brain's henchmen are also seen with Thompsons. During the hunt for The Brain in the ruins Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) is armed with M1928A1 that is fitted with drum magazine and a foregrip to look more "mobster style".		Belgian MPs ([[Robert Dalban]], [[Raoul Delfosse]] and a number of uncredited ones), guarding the money in the train, are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. The Brain's henchmen are also seen with Thompsons. During the hunt for The Brain in the ruins Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) is armed with M1928A1 that is fitted with drum magazine and a foregrip to look more "mobster style".
	[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:The Brain-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|MPs with Thompsons stand in formation along the train while the cash is loaded on board.]]		[[File:The Brain-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|MPs with Thompsons stand in formation along the train while the cash is loaded on board.]]

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	= Submachine Guns =		= Submachine Guns =
	~~== M1928 Thompson ==~~
	~~During the hunt for The Brain in the ruins Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) is armed with [[M1928 Thompson]] with drum magazine and a foregrip.~~
	~~[[Image:M1928.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]]~~
	~~[[File:The Brain-Thompson-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Frankie raises his hands, taking the fireworks for shooting at him.]]~~
	~~[[File:The Brain-Thompson-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view of the Thompson.]]~~
	~~[[File:The Brain-Thompson-10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Frankie fires his SMG.]]~~

	== M1928A1 Thompson ==		== M1928A1 Thompson ==
	MPs, guarding the money in the train, are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. The Brain's henchmen are also seen with Thompsons.		MPs, guarding the money in the train, are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. The Brain's henchmen are also seen with Thompsons. During the hunt for The Brain in the ruins Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) is armed with M1928A1 that is fitted with drum magazine and a foregrip to look more "mobster style".
	[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:The Brain-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|MPs with Thompsons stand in formation along the train while the cash is loaded on board.]]		[[File:The Brain-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|MPs with Thompsons stand in formation along the train while the cash is loaded on board.]]
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	[[File:The Brain-Thompson-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An MP ([[Robert Dalban]]) cleans his Thompson.]]		[[File:The Brain-Thompson-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An MP ([[Robert Dalban]]) cleans his Thompson.]]
	[[File:The Brain-Thompson-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of The Brain's henchmen, disguised as a firefighter, holds a Thompson.]]		[[File:The Brain-Thompson-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of The Brain's henchmen, disguised as a firefighter, holds a Thompson.]]
			[[File:The Brain-Thompson-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Frankie raises his hands, taking the fireworks for shooting at him. Note the simplified L-shaped rear sight that allows to identify the SMG as M1928A1.]]
			[[File:The Brain-Thompson-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A close view of the Thompson.]]
			[[File:The Brain-Thompson-10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Frankie fires his SMG.]]

	== MAT-49 ==		== MAT-49 ==

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{{Infobox Movie
|name = The Brain (Le cerveau)
|picture = The Brain Poster.jpg
|caption = ''English Language Release Theatrical Poster''
|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France [[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy
|director = [[Gérard Oury]]
|date= 1969
|language = French English Italian
|studio=Gaumont International Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica
|distributor
|character1=Arthur Lespinasse
|actor1=[[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]
|character2=Anatole
|actor2=[[Bourvil]]
|character3=The Brain/Colonel Matthews
|actor3=[[David Niven]]
|character4=Frankie Scannapieco
|actor4=[[Eli Wallach]]
|character5=Sofia Scannapieco
|actor5=Silvia Monti
}}

'''''The Brain''''' (''Le cerveau'') is a 1969 French crime comedy directed by [[Gérard Oury]] and starring [[Jean-Paul Belmondo]] and [[Bourvil]] as two criminals who plan to rob a train that carries a large sum of cash, without knowing that the criminal mastermind "The Brain" ([[David Niven]]) has the same idea.

{{Film Title|The Brain}}

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= Handguns =
== Colt Official Police ==
When Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) looks for his sister in Paris, he carries a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver with pearl grips.
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:The Brain-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie aims his revolver at Arthur and Anatole.]]
[[File:The Brain-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen from the left...]]
[[File:The Brain-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and from the right.]]
[[File:The Brain-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the revolver.]]

== Smith & Wesson Model 29 ==
One of Frankie Scannapieco's bodyguards is armed with a large revolver that appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]].
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel29.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 Magnum]]
[[File:The Brain-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard loads his revolver.]]
[[File:The Brain-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle is seen.]]

== M1911A1 ==
One of Frankie Scannapieco's bodyguards is seen with an [[M1911A1]] pistol.
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.]]
[[File:The Brain-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard draws his pistol...]]
[[File:The Brain-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and puts it back in holster.]]

== Luger P08 ==
Bruno ([[Frank Valois]]), Frankie's manservant and driver, carries a [[Luger P08]].
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:The Brain-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bruno draws his pistol.]]

= Submachine Guns =
== M1928 Thompson ==
During the hunt for The Brain in the ruins Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) is armed with [[M1928 Thompson]] with drum magazine and a foregrip.
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie raises his hands, taking the fireworks for shooting at him.]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the Thompson.]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie fires his SMG.]]

== M1928A1 Thompson ==
MPs, guarding the money in the train, are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. The Brain's henchmen are also seen with Thompsons.
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MPs with Thompsons stand in formation along the train while the cash is loaded on board.]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP ([[Robert Dalban]]) with Thompson stops Arthur and Anatole, disguised as railway workers.]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thompsons are seen in the gun rack.]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP ([[Robert Dalban]]) cleans his Thompson.]]
[[File:The Brain-Thompson-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of The Brain's henchmen, disguised as a firefighter, holds a Thompson.]]

== MAT-49 ==
In the night scene on the road the police carry [[MAT-49]] SMGs.
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
[[File:The Brain-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman with MAT-49.]]
[[File:The Brain-MAT49-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|More MAT-49s are seen.]]
[[File:The Brain-MAT49-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the barrel at the left.]]

== MP40 ==
Several [[MP40]]s are seen in Frankie Scannapieco's weapon case.
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Mauser rifles, two [[Bazooka]] launchers and several MP40 SMGs drop from the case when Frankie opens the door.]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP40 is seen better.]]

= Rifles =
== Mauser 98 Sporter ==
In one scene Frankie Scannapieco ([[Eli Wallach]]) fires a [[Mauser 98 Sporter]] with a sniper scope from the window of his villa.
[[Image:Mau 0571-01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German-style Mauser 98 Sporter Model B - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:The Brain-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie aims.]]
[[File:The Brain-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is entangled in the blinds. A "butterknife" bolt handle can be seen.]]
[[File:The Brain-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie tries to fire but finds out that the sniper scope is collapsed to one side.]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie holds his rifle and covers his head when all his guns drop from the case.]]

== Vz. 24 Rifle ==
Three Mauser rifles are seen in Frankie Scannapieco's weapon case. They look similar to [[Karabiner 98k]] but due to straight bolt handles they appear to be [[VZ-24 Czech Mauser]] rifles.
[[Image:Czech vz. 24.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three rifles, two [[Bazooka]] launchers and several [[MP40]] SMGs drop from the case when Frankie opens the door.]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A straight bolt handle is seen.]]

== L1A1 ==
An [[L1A1]] is seen in hands of a British Queen's Guard soldier in the opening scene.
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO. This is the later, typical version of the L1A1 which used black fiberglass furniture.]]
[[File:The Brain-L1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard holds an L1A1 with black furniture and fixed bayonet.]]

== Various long guns ==
In the final scene US police officers are seen with various rifles and/or shotguns. Due to large distance they cannot be identified.
[[File:The Brain-LongGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police officers guard the freight car with cash.]]

= Other Weapons =
== M9 Bazooka ==
Two [[M9 Bazooka]] launchers are seen in Frankie Scannapieco's weapon case.
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Mauser rifles, two Bazooka launchers and several [[MP40]] SMGs drop from the case when Frankie opens the door.]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bazooka is seen better when it hits Frankie's head.]]
[[File:The Brain-Firearms-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rear parts of two Bazooka are seen.]]

== Toy Revolvers ==
During the robbery Arthur ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) and Anatole ([[Bourvil]]) arm themselves with Western-style toy revolvers.
[[File:The Brain-ToyRevolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arthur opens the box with two toy revolvers.]]

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