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'''''Gorgo''''' is a British 1961 science fiction monster movie directed by Eugène Lourié. It is the third Lourié's monster movie after ''[[The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms]]'' (1953) and ''[[Giant Behemoth, The|The Giant Behemoth]]'' (1959). After a volcanic eruption off Ireland coast a monster appears from the ocean. Two treasure divers manage to capture the creature and sell it to London circus where it is made the star attraction. After the monster, nicknamed Gorgo, is examined by scientists, they find out that this is just a infant of its species. Soon an adult monster | '''''Gorgo''''' is a British 1961 science fiction monster movie directed by Eugène Lourié. It is the third Lourié's monster movie after ''[[The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms]]'' (1953) and ''[[Giant Behemoth, The|The Giant Behemoth]]'' (1959). After a volcanic eruption off Ireland coast a monster appears from the ocean. Two treasure divers manage to capture the creature and sell it to London circus where it is made the star attraction. After the monster, nicknamed Gorgo, is examined by scientists, they find out that this is just a infant of its species. Soon an adult monster Ogra raises from the deep and moves to London to resque the small one. | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Sten Mk | == Sten Mk II == | ||
Some British soldiers are armed with [[Sten Mk | Some British soldiers are armed with [[Sten Mk II]] SMGs. | ||
[[Image:Sten | [[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Gorgo-Sten-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds a Sten | [[File:Gorgo-Sten-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds a Sten.]] | ||
[[File:Gorgo-SMLE-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sten is seen in hands of a soldier (next to the commanding officer) | [[File:Gorgo-SMLE-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Sten is seen in hands of a soldier (next to the commanding officer).]] | ||
== | == MP40 (Mockup) == | ||
During the defence of the Tower Bridge several soldiers fire [[ | During the defence of the Tower Bridge several soldiers fire [[MP40]] SMGs (this weapon was never issued to British military). The blue muzzle flash indicates the weapon to be a prop using natural gas to create muzzle flash, similar to Stens in ''[[The_Guns_of_Navarone#Sten_.28mockup.29|The Guns of Navarone]]''. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Gorgo-CarlGustaf-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers with | [[File:Gorgo-CarlGustaf-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers with MP40 SMGs are seen at the left and right.]] | ||
[[File:Gorgo-CarlGustaf-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his | [[File:Gorgo-CarlGustaf-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his MP40 at the left. Note the hose connected to the weapon.]] | ||
[[File:Gorgo-SMLE-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:Gorgo-SMLE-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP40 is seen in hands of a soldier (third from right).]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I == | == Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I == | ||
When Gorgo comes ashore on Nara Island, the harbour master McCartin ([[Christopher Rhodes]]) and two fishermen fire [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifles (of course, without any success). A No.4 Mk.I rifle is seen on board of Joe Ryan's MV ''Triton''. British soldiers widely use No.4 Mk.I rifles when Ogra goes on a rampage in London. | When Gorgo comes ashore on Nara Island, the harbour master Kevin McCartin ([[Christopher Rhodes]]) and two fishermen fire [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifles (of course, without any success). A No.4 Mk.I rifle is seen on board of Joe Ryan's MV ''Triton''. British soldiers widely use No.4 Mk.I rifles when Ogra goes on a rampage in London. | ||
[[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]] | ||
[[File:Gorgo-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCartin (at the left) and fishermen fire at Gorgo.]] | [[File:Gorgo-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCartin (at the left) and fishermen fire at Gorgo.]] | ||
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== Daimler Armoured Car Mk I == | == Daimler Armoured Car Mk I == | ||
Daimler Armoured Cars Mk I are also deployed against Ogra. Their 2-pounder (40mm) guns are inferior in comparison with 105mm guns of Centurion tanks. | Daimler Armoured Cars Mk I are also deployed against Ogra. Their [[Ordnance QF 2-pounder|2-pounder]] (40mm) guns are inferior in comparison with 105mm guns of Centurion tanks. | ||
[[File:Gorgo-Armor-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daimler Armoured Cars on London streets.]] | [[File:Gorgo-Armor-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daimler Armoured Cars on London streets.]] | ||
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Gorgo is a British 1961 science fiction monster movie directed by Eugène Lourié. It is the third Lourié's monster movie after The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) and The Giant Behemoth (1959). After a volcanic eruption off Ireland coast a monster appears from the ocean. Two treasure divers manage to capture the creature and sell it to London circus where it is made the star attraction. After the monster, nicknamed Gorgo, is examined by scientists, they find out that this is just a infant of its species. Soon an adult monster Ogra raises from the deep and moves to London to resque the small one.
The following weapons were used in the film Gorgo:
Handguns
Webley/Enfield Revolver
A Webley .38 Mk IV or Enfield No. 2 revolver is seen in holster of a British officer.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II
Some British soldiers are armed with Sten Mk II SMGs.
MP40 (Mockup)
During the defence of the Tower Bridge several soldiers fire MP40 SMGs (this weapon was never issued to British military). The blue muzzle flash indicates the weapon to be a prop using natural gas to create muzzle flash, similar to Stens in The Guns of Navarone.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
When Gorgo comes ashore on Nara Island, the harbour master Kevin McCartin (Christopher Rhodes) and two fishermen fire Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I rifles (of course, without any success). A No.4 Mk.I rifle is seen on board of Joe Ryan's MV Triton. British soldiers widely use No.4 Mk.I rifles when Ogra goes on a rampage in London.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
Some Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* are also seen in hands of British soldiers.
Machine Guns and Autocannons
Besa Machine Gun
Besa machine guns are coaxial mounted on Daimler Armoured Cars Mk I.
Browining M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns (British Army index L3) are mounted on Centurion (most likely Mark 5 or Mark 7) tanks.
Bren
What appears to be Bren gun is seen top-mounted on a Centurion tank.
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
A Oerlikon 20mm Cannon is seen mounted on US Navy submarine.
AN/M3 Autocannon
AN/M3, US version of Hispano-Suiza HS.404 20mm autocannon, are mounted on Grumman F9F Panther fighter planes, seen on US Navy aircraft carrier that stands for HMS Royal Oak (in reality no Royal Navy aircraft carrier had such name).
ADEN cannon
ADEN cannons are mounted on RAF Hawker Hunter fighter planes.
Bofors 40mm
Bofors 40mm AA autocannons are mounted on various Royal Navy and US Navy ships, notably HMS Pellew (F62) that is intensively used in attack on Ogra.
Other Weapons
Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol
A Royal Navy sailor uses a Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol to ignite the petrol trap when Ogra enters River Thames.
Webley & Scott No. 4 Mk. I Signal Pistol
A British soldier uses a Webley & Scott No. 4 Mk. I Signal Pistol during the defence of the Tower Bridge.
Flamethrower
The circus personnel use flamethrowers to threaten Gorgo and stop its attempts to break free. They appear to be a kind of non-military propane-fueled flamethrowers.
Trivia
Centurion Main Battle Tank
Centurion Mark 5 or Mark 7 tanks are deployed against Ogra during the defence of Tower Bridge. Their main guns are 105mm L7.
Daimler Armoured Car Mk I
Daimler Armoured Cars Mk I are also deployed against Ogra. Their 2-pounder (40mm) guns are inferior in comparison with 105mm guns of Centurion tanks.
Saracen APC
FV603 Saracen APCs are also used by British Army.
Missiles
During the defence of the Palace of Westminster British troops use car-mounted missiles. While the missiles doesn't match any real weapon, issued to British Army, they are more than just mockup, as they are loaded and fired. Possibly it's a kind of pyrotechnic rockets.
