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[[Image:Richard_3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Richard III'' (1995)]] | [[Image:Richard_3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Richard III'' (1995)]] | ||
'''''Richard III''''' is the 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring [[Ian McKellen]] as the title character. Directed by Richard Loncraine, the film co-stars [[Annette Bening]], [[Kristin Scott Thomas]], [[Jim Broadbent]], [[Robert Downey, Jr.]], and [[Nigel Hawthorne]]. Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, the film's setting is an alternate 1930's Britain as Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne | '''''Richard III''''' is the 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring [[Ian McKellen]] as the title character. Directed by Richard Loncraine, the film co-stars [[Annette Bening]], [[Kristin Scott Thomas]], [[Jim Broadbent]], [[Robert Downey, Jr.]], and [[Nigel Hawthorne]]. Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, the film's setting is an alternate 1930's Britain as Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne parallel the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy under the rule of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. In keeping with the period of the film, the majority of the weapons and vehicles seen are somewhat consistent with the actual time period in history. The film was based on a successful stage version which also starred McKellen. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Richard III'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Richard III'':''' | ||
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= Pistols = | = Pistols = | ||
== Mauser | == Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer == | ||
In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's ([[Ian McKellen]]) weapon of choice is a [[Mauser | In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's ([[Ian McKellen]]) weapon of choice is a [[Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] pistol. | ||
[[Image:RIII 39.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The | [[Image:712good.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Model 712 Schnellfeuer with 10-round magazine - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:RIII 40.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Richard executes King Henry (Edward Jewesbury) with the | [[Image:RIII 39.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The M712 during the opening.]] | ||
[[File:RIII 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard seizes a | [[Image:RIII 40.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Richard executes King Henry (Edward Jewesbury) with the M712 during the opening.]] | ||
[[File:RIII 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard seizes a M712 as he abandons his crashed jeep.]] | |||
==Colt M1911A1 pistol== | ==Colt M1911A1 pistol== | ||
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= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
Some of Richard of Gloucester's soldiers in the opening attack on Tewekesbury, and Richmond's soldiers during the final battle at Bosworth Field, are armed with [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]s. | |||
[[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:RIII 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR in action during the opening sequence]] | [[File:RIII 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR in action during the opening sequence]] | ||
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==Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle== | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle== | ||
The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] rifle is seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film | The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] rifle is seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. | ||
[[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:RIII 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:RIII 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle== | ==Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle== | ||
Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles | Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles are seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | ||
[[File:RIII 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:RIII 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
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A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle. | A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | [[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | ||
[[File:RIII 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|James Tyrell (Adrian Dunbar) mans the [[Browning M1917]] on Richard's jeep.]] | [[File:RIII 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|James Tyrell ([[Adrian Dunbar]]) mans the [[Browning M1917]] on Richard's jeep.]] | ||
==Browning M2 heavy machine gun== | ==Browning M2 heavy machine gun== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:45, 5 December 2022
Richard III is the 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring Ian McKellen as the title character. Directed by Richard Loncraine, the film co-stars Annette Bening, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey, Jr., and Nigel Hawthorne. Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, the film's setting is an alternate 1930's Britain as Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne parallel the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy under the rule of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. In keeping with the period of the film, the majority of the weapons and vehicles seen are somewhat consistent with the actual time period in history. The film was based on a successful stage version which also starred McKellen.
The following weapons were used in the film Richard III:
Pistols
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's (Ian McKellen) weapon of choice is a Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer pistol.
Colt M1911A1 pistol
Prince Edward (Christopher Bowen) grabs a Colt 1911 pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down. Likewise, the Earl of Richmond (Dominic West) holds one on Richard in the final confrontation.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
In the film's opening, several of Richard's soldiers wield Bergmann MP18 submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury. These also are seen during the final battle.
MP40
King Henry's soldiers carry MP40s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack.
MP41
Some of Richard's guards are armed with the MP41.
Rifles
Browning Automatic Rifle
Some of Richard of Gloucester's soldiers in the opening attack on Tewekesbury, and Richmond's soldiers during the final battle at Bosworth Field, are armed with Browning Automatic Rifles.
Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle
The Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle is seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film.
Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle
Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles are seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film.
Machine Guns
Lewis machine gun
When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard (Ian McKellen) seizes a vehicle mounted Lewis machine gun and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters.
Browning M1917 machine gun
A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle.
Browning M2 heavy machine gun
During the final battle, Richmond (Dominic West) fires a Browning M2 heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep while attacking Richard's forces.
