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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Pharaoh's Army | |name = ''Pharaoh's Army'' | ||
|picture = Pharaohs Army Poster.jpg | |picture = Pharaohs Army Poster.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Theatrical Poster'' | |caption = ''Theatrical Poster'' | ||
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'''''Pharaoh's Army''''' is a 1995 Western movie directed, written and produced by Robby Henson, and starring [[Chris Cooper]], [[Patricia Clarkson]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]]. During the American Civil War, a small unit of Union troops under the command of Captain John Hull Abston (Cooper) is sent to gather supplies from Kentucky farmers who support Confederacy. The soldiers arrive at the homestead of Sarah Anders (Clarkson) who lives with her teenage son while her husband is a Confederate soldier. | '''''Pharaoh's Army''''' is a 1995 Western movie directed, written, and produced by Robby Henson, and starring [[Chris Cooper]], [[Patricia Clarkson]], and [[Kris Kristofferson]]. During the American Civil War, a small unit of Union troops under the command of Captain John Hull Abston (Cooper) is sent to gather supplies from Kentucky farmers who support the Confederacy. The soldiers arrive at the homestead of Sarah Anders (Clarkson,) who lives with her teenage son while her husband is a Confederate soldier. | ||
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== Remington 1858 New Army == | == Remington 1858 New Army == | ||
Captain John Hull Abston ([[Chris Cooper]]) and his four men, Corp. Neely (Frank Clem) and Pvts. Chicago ([[Robert Joy]]), Rodie ([[Richard Tyson]]) and Newt (Huckleberry Fox), carry [[Remington 1858 New Army]] revolvers. Capt. Abston and Chicago have blued revolvers, while three other men have revolvers with brass frames. | Captain John Hull Abston ([[Chris Cooper]]) and his four men, Corp. Neely (Frank Clem) and Pvts. Chicago ([[Robert Joy]]), Rodie ([[Richard Tyson]]), and Newt (Huckleberry Fox), carry [[Remington 1858 New Army]] revolvers. Capt. Abston and Chicago have blued revolvers, while the three other men have revolvers with brass frames. It should be noted that no brass framed Remingtons were ever manufactured in the 19th century. The guns used in this film are modern, unauthentic creations by Italian replica manufacturers such as Pietta. | ||
[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber]] | [[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:Remington1858brassframe.jpeg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1858 New Army (with a brass frame) - .44 caliber]] | [[Image:Remington1858brassframe.jpeg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1858 New Army (with a brass frame) - .44 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie holds the brass-framed Remington.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie holds the brass-framed Remington.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mrs. Anders' son (Will Lucas) steals the brass-framed revolver from Newt | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mrs. Anders' son (Will Lucas) steals the brass-framed revolver from Newt as he lies unconsciousness.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The boy cocks the hammer and aims the revolver at Newt.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The boy cocks the hammer and aims the revolver at Newt.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely carries his brass-framed revolver tucked into his belt.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely carries his brass-framed revolver tucked into his belt.]] | ||
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[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Abston holds the blued revolver.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Abston holds the blued revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He aims at the deserter Rodie.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He aims at the deserter Rodie.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Abson replaces the empty cylinder of his revolver | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Abson replaces the empty cylinder of his revolver with a loaded one during the hunt for the sniper.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The boy fires after the departing squad.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The boy fires after the departing squad.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Remington1858-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An enraged Abston aims his revolver at Sarah and her son.]] | ||
== Colt 1860 Army == | == Colt 1860 Army == | ||
Newt is initially seen with a [[Colt 1860 Army]], but when Sarah's son steals Newt's revolver, it switches to a Remington 1858. | Newt is initially seen with a [[Colt 1860 Army]], but when Sarah's son steals Newt's revolver, it switches to a Remington 1858. | ||
[[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber | [[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Colt1860Army-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Newt aims his Colt 1860 Army revolver.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Colt1860Army-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Newt aims his Colt 1860 Army revolver.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Colt1860Army-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Newt climbs the ladder with his revolver in hand.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Colt1860Army-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Newt climbs the ladder with his revolver in hand.]] | ||
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= Rifles and Muskets = | = Rifles and Muskets = | ||
== Springfield 1863 == | == Springfield 1863 == | ||
Rodie and Neely carry [[Springfield 1861|Springfield 1863]] rifled muskets. A Springfield 1863 is also one of the guns | Rodie and Neely carry [[Springfield 1861|Springfield 1863]] rifled muskets. A Springfield 1863 is also one of the guns used by the sniper. As the movie is set in 1862, these guns are slightly anachronistic. | ||
[[Image:Springfield Model 1863.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Springfield Model 1863.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield Model 1863 - .58 caliber Minie ball. Note straight hammer and screw-retained barrel bands.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie carries the Springfield 1863 attached to his saddle. Such way of carrying of a long infantry rifle would | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie carries the Springfield 1863 attached to his saddle. Such way of carrying of a long infantry rifle would definitely lead to the clogging of the muzzle. Neely carries his rifle on sling at the background.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely holds his rifle.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely holds his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie's rifle is attached to the saddle.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie's rifle is attached to the saddle.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of Neely's rifle is seen.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie holds his rifle.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rodie holds his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The fleeing sniper | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The fleeing sniper leaves two rifles, one of which is a Springfield.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely holds his rifle.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Neely holds his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Springfield is seen in the cart next to wounded Newt.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Springfield is seen in the cart next to a wounded Newt.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Neely (Frank Clem) holds a | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Springfield1863-A.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Neely (Frank Clem) holds a Springfield 1863 on a promotional image. The screw-retained barrel band is seen.]] | ||
== Flintlock Hunting Musket / Rifle == | == Flintlock Hunting Musket / Rifle == | ||
Sarah Anders ([[Patricia Clarkson]]) owns a flintlock long gun that looks like a kind of [[Jaeger Rifle]]. | Sarah Anders ([[Patricia Clarkson]]) owns a flintlock long gun that looks like a kind of [[Jaeger Rifle]]. A similar rifle also used by the sniper. | ||
[[Image:Jeager rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For comparison: Plain German Jaeger rifle - .62 | [[Image:Jeager rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For comparison: Plain German Jaeger rifle - .62 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Abston takes Mrs. Anders' rifle.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Abston takes Mrs. Anders' rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A similar rifle, left by the sniper, leans against the log.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A similar rifle, left by the sniper, leans against the log.]] | ||
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[[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He returns the rifle.]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He returns the rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mrs. Anders | [[File:Pharaohs Army-FlintlockRifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mrs. Anders grabs the gun in an attempt to shoot Abston as he leaves.]] | ||
= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
A photo in Sarah Anders' house shows her husband in Confederate uniform, | A photo in Sarah Anders' house shows her husband in Confederate uniform, holding a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] revolver. | ||
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber]] | [[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Photo-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Photo-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Pharaohs Army-Photo-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Anders holds a Colt 1851 Navy | [[File:Pharaohs Army-Photo-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Anders holds a Colt 1851 Navy in a photo. This photo is supposed to be a genuine image of a participant of the Civil War.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Western]] | [[Category:Western]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
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Pharaoh's Army is a 1995 Western movie directed, written, and produced by Robby Henson, and starring Chris Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, and Kris Kristofferson. During the American Civil War, a small unit of Union troops under the command of Captain John Hull Abston (Cooper) is sent to gather supplies from Kentucky farmers who support the Confederacy. The soldiers arrive at the homestead of Sarah Anders (Clarkson,) who lives with her teenage son while her husband is a Confederate soldier.
The following weapons were used in the film Pharaoh's Army:
Revolvers
Remington 1858 New Army
Captain John Hull Abston (Chris Cooper) and his four men, Corp. Neely (Frank Clem) and Pvts. Chicago (Robert Joy), Rodie (Richard Tyson), and Newt (Huckleberry Fox), carry Remington 1858 New Army revolvers. Capt. Abston and Chicago have blued revolvers, while the three other men have revolvers with brass frames. It should be noted that no brass framed Remingtons were ever manufactured in the 19th century. The guns used in this film are modern, unauthentic creations by Italian replica manufacturers such as Pietta.
Colt 1860 Army
Newt is initially seen with a Colt 1860 Army, but when Sarah's son steals Newt's revolver, it switches to a Remington 1858.
Rifles and Muskets
Springfield 1863
Rodie and Neely carry Springfield 1863 rifled muskets. A Springfield 1863 is also one of the guns used by the sniper. As the movie is set in 1862, these guns are slightly anachronistic.
Flintlock Hunting Musket / Rifle
Sarah Anders (Patricia Clarkson) owns a flintlock long gun that looks like a kind of Jaeger Rifle. A similar rifle also used by the sniper.
Trivia
A photo in Sarah Anders' house shows her husband in Confederate uniform, holding a Colt 1851 Navy revolver.
