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'''''Poppies Are Also Flowers''''' (also known as ''The Poppy Is Also a Flower'', ''Danger Grows Wild'' and ''The Opium Connection'') is a 1966 made for TV adventure movie directed by Terence Young and based on an idea by Ian Fleming. An international group of anti-narcotics agents struggles against drug traffic in the Middle East and Europe. | '''''Poppies Are Also Flowers''''' (also known as ''The Poppy Is Also a Flower'', ''Danger Grows Wild'' and ''The Opium Connection'') is a 1966 made for TV adventure movie directed by [[Terence Young]] and based on an idea by Ian Fleming. An international group of anti-narcotics agents struggles against drug traffic in the Middle East and Europe. | ||
'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Poppies Are Also Flowers:''''' | '''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Poppies Are Also Flowers:''''' | ||
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= | = Revolvers = | ||
== Smith & Wesson Military & Police Revolver == | == Smith & Wesson Military & Police Revolver == | ||
[[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolvers are used in the opening scene by Benson ([[Stephen Boyd]]) and his men. Later M&P revolvers are carried by several of Colonel Salem's officers. | [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolvers are used in the opening scene by Benson ([[Stephen Boyd]]) and his men. Later M&P revolvers are carried by several of Colonel Salem's officers. | ||
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[[File:PAAF-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two of Colonel Salem's officers, disguised as nomads, arrest Salah Rahman Khan ([[Hugh Griffith]]).]] | [[File:PAAF-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two of Colonel Salem's officers, disguised as nomads, arrest Salah Rahman Khan ([[Hugh Griffith]]).]] | ||
== Mauser Pocket Pistol == | = Pistols = | ||
A [[Mauser Pocket Pistol]] | == Mauser 1910 Pocket Pistol == | ||
A [[Mauser 1910 Pocket Pistol]] is used by Linda Benson ([[Angie Dickinson]]) in the scene in Tehran hotel. | |||
[[Image:MauserM1910.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1910 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 6.35mm]] | [[Image:MauserM1910.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1910 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 6.35mm]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-MauserPocket-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson holds Coley Jones ([[E.G. Marshall]]) at gunpoint.]] | [[File:PAAF-MauserPocket-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson holds Coley Jones ([[E.G. Marshall]]) at gunpoint.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-MauserPocket-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view | [[File:PAAF-MauserPocket-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Mauser-Pocket-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson with her pistol in hand.]] | [[File:PAAF-Mauser-Pocket-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson with her pistol in hand.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Mauser-Pocket-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson ([[Angie Dickinson]]) holds a Mauser pocket pistol on a promotional image.]] | |||
== Colt Model 1903 == | == Colt Model 1903 == | ||
A [[Colt Model 1903]] is Coley Jones' ([[E.G. Marshall]]) personal weapon. In the scene in | A [[Colt Model 1903]] is Coley Jones' ([[E.G. Marshall]]) personal weapon. In the scene in the Tehran hotel the pistol is taken from Jones by Linda Benson ([[Angie Dickinson]]). In the final scene Linda Benson holds the pistol herself and then returns it to Jones. Martin ([[Harold Sakata]]) also is armed with a Colt 1903. | ||
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt_Model_1903.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Pistol3-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Martin ([[Harold Sakata]]) aims his pistol at Sam Lincoln ([[Trevor Howard]]).]] | |||
[[File:PAAF-Pistol3-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The same scene on a promotional image. The pistol is seen better here.]] | |||
[[File:PAAF-Pistol1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson with her [[Mauser Pocket Pistol]] and Jones' pistol.]] | [[File:PAAF-Pistol1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson with her [[Mauser Pocket Pistol]] and Jones' pistol.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Pistol1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson hits Martin ([[Harold Sakata]]) with the grip of Jones' pistol in the final scene.]] | [[File:PAAF-Pistol1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Linda Benson hits Martin ([[Harold Sakata]]) with the grip of Jones' pistol in the final scene.]] | ||
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== MAB Model D Type II == | == MAB Model D Type II == | ||
In the final scene Coley Jones ([[E.G. Marshall]]) uses a [[MAB Model D|MAB Model D Type II]] pistol. | In the final scene, Coley Jones ([[E.G. Marshall]]) uses a [[MAB Model D|MAB Model D Type II]] pistol. | ||
[[File:MAB Model D Type II.jpg|thumb|300px|none|MAB Model D Type II - .32 ACP]] | [[File:MAB Model D Type II.jpg|thumb|300px|none|MAB Model D Type II - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-MAB-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jones holds his pistol.]] | [[File:PAAF-MAB-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jones holds his pistol.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-MAB-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jones puts the pistol back | [[File:PAAF-MAB-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jones puts the pistol back in its holster.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-MAB-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Coley Jones ([[E.G. Marshall]]) holds his pistol on a promotional image.]] | |||
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
An [[M1911A1]] is | An [[M1911A1]] is the personal weapon of Colonel Salem ([[Yul Brynner]]). Captain Vanderbilt's ([[Anthony Quayle]]) pistol is also supposed to be an M1911. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Pistol2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Vanderbilt ([[Anthony Quayle]]) with his pistol.]] | [[File:PAAF-Pistol2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Vanderbilt ([[Anthony Quayle]]) with his pistol.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF- | [[File:PAAF-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Salem with M1911 tucked into his belt.]] | ||
= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
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Several of Colonel Salem's soldiers carry [[M1A1 Thompson]] SMGs. | Several of Colonel Salem's soldiers carry [[M1A1 Thompson]] SMGs. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several men | [[File:PAAF-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several men hold Thompsons including the one at the right.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of Thompson is seen at the right.]] | [[File:PAAF-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of a Thompson is seen at the right.]] | ||
== Unidentified SMGs == | == Unidentified SMGs == | ||
Several of Colonel Salem's soldiers carry | Several of Colonel Salem's soldiers carry submachine guns that aren't identified. Some ideas about them can be find on [[Talk:Poppies_Are_Also_Flowers|Discussion page]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:PAAF-SMG-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man on the left carries an SMG on his back.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-SMG-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man | [[File:PAAF-SMG-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man on the left holds an SMG.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-SMG-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man | |||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
During several scenes in Iranian desert [[M1 Garand]] rifles are seen in hands of both Salah Rahman Khan's brigands and Colonel Salem's soldiers. | During several scenes in the Iranian desert, [[M1 Garand]] rifles are seen in hands of both Salah Rahman Khan's brigands and Colonel Salem's soldiers. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand fires his Garand.]] | [[File:PAAF-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand fires his Garand.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brigands with Garands.]] | [[File:PAAF-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brigands with Garands.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Salem's soldiers, disguised as nomads, carry Garands.]] | [[File:PAAF-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Salem's soldiers, disguised as nomads, carry Garands.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of Garand is seen | [[File:PAAF-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of a Garand is seen on the left.]] | ||
== Lee-Enfield rifle == | == Lee-Enfield rifle == | ||
During several scenes in Iranian desert [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]] rifles are seen in hands of various brigands. | During several scenes in the Iranian desert, [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]] rifles are seen in the hands of various brigands. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand holds | [[File:PAAF-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand holds an SMLE rifle in the opening scene.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of | [[File:PAAF-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of an SMLE rifle is seen behind Galam Khan ([[Jean-Claude Pascal]]).]] | ||
At least one of Colonel Salem's men carries a rifle that looks like a [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]]. | At least one of Colonel Salem's men carries a rifle that looks like a [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]]. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | ||
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== Unidentified sporterized rifle == | == Unidentified sporterized rifle == | ||
During several scenes in Iranian desert sporterized rifles, supposedly Mausers, are carried by various brigands and drug traders. | During several scenes in the Iranian desert sporterized rifles, supposedly Mausers, are carried by various brigands and drug traders. | ||
[[Image:Mau 0571-01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German-style Mauser 98 Sporter Model B - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mau 0571-01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German-style Mauser 98 Sporter Model B - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand with sporterized rifle is seen behind Benson ([[Stephen Boyd]]).]] | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand with sporterized rifle is seen behind Benson ([[Stephen Boyd]]).]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand ([[Paolo Magalotti]]) hits Benson with the buttstock of his rifle.]] | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand ([[Paolo Magalotti]]) hits Benson with the buttstock of his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand with sporterized rifle is seen behind Galam Khan ([[Jean-Claude Pascal]]). Next to him another brigand carries an [[SMLE]].]] | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand with a sporterized rifle is seen behind Galam Khan ([[Jean-Claude Pascal]]). Next to him another brigand carries an [[SMLE]].]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of a sporterized rifle.]] | ||
== Various unidentified rifles == | == Various unidentified rifles == | ||
Various rifles are seen during the scenes in Iranian desert. These scenes were filmed in Iran so the rifles or some of them may be of VZ-98/29 Persian Mauser model. | Various rifles are seen during the scenes in the Iranian desert. These scenes were filmed in Iran, so the rifles (or some of them) may be of VZ-98/29 Persian Mauser model. | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Guards with rifles | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Guards with bayonets affixed rifles are seen in the background.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Mauser rifle is seen | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Mauser rifle is seen on the back of one of Colonel Salem's men.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand with a rifle is seen at the left.]] | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand with a rifle is seen at the left.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A brigand on the left carries a rifle.]] | ||
[[File:PAAF-Rifle-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man with a Mauser-style rifle is seen behind Colonel Salem.]] | [[File:PAAF-Rifle-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man with a Mauser-style rifle is seen behind Colonel Salem.]] | ||
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Poppies Are Also Flowers (also known as The Poppy Is Also a Flower, Danger Grows Wild and The Opium Connection) is a 1966 made for TV adventure movie directed by Terence Young and based on an idea by Ian Fleming. An international group of anti-narcotics agents struggles against drug traffic in the Middle East and Europe.
The following weapons are seen in the movie Poppies Are Also Flowers:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Military & Police Revolver
Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolvers are used in the opening scene by Benson (Stephen Boyd) and his men. Later M&P revolvers are carried by several of Colonel Salem's officers.
Pistols
Mauser 1910 Pocket Pistol
A Mauser 1910 Pocket Pistol is used by Linda Benson (Angie Dickinson) in the scene in Tehran hotel.
Colt Model 1903
A Colt Model 1903 is Coley Jones' (E.G. Marshall) personal weapon. In the scene in the Tehran hotel the pistol is taken from Jones by Linda Benson (Angie Dickinson). In the final scene Linda Benson holds the pistol herself and then returns it to Jones. Martin (Harold Sakata) also is armed with a Colt 1903.
MAB Model D Type II
In the final scene, Coley Jones (E.G. Marshall) uses a MAB Model D Type II pistol.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is the personal weapon of Colonel Salem (Yul Brynner). Captain Vanderbilt's (Anthony Quayle) pistol is also supposed to be an M1911.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
Several of Colonel Salem's soldiers carry M1A1 Thompson SMGs.
Unidentified SMGs
Several of Colonel Salem's soldiers carry submachine guns that aren't identified. Some ideas about them can be find on Discussion page.
Rifles
M1 Garand
During several scenes in the Iranian desert, M1 Garand rifles are seen in hands of both Salah Rahman Khan's brigands and Colonel Salem's soldiers.
Lee-Enfield rifle
During several scenes in the Iranian desert, Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III rifles are seen in the hands of various brigands.
At least one of Colonel Salem's men carries a rifle that looks like a Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I.
Unidentified sporterized rifle
During several scenes in the Iranian desert sporterized rifles, supposedly Mausers, are carried by various brigands and drug traders.
Various unidentified rifles
Various rifles are seen during the scenes in the Iranian desert. These scenes were filmed in Iran, so the rifles (or some of them) may be of VZ-98/29 Persian Mauser model.
