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'''''MacArthur''''' is a 1977 biographical film that focuses on the US General Douglas MacArthur, who became a celebrity - and controversial - figure during both World War II and the Korean War. Interposed with a speech the General is giving at the United States Military Academy, West Point, are flashbacks to his time in the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea and Korea, following events such as the fall and eventual retaking of the Philippines ("I Shall Return"), the Japanese Declaration of Surrender and the landings at Inchon followed by his dismissal by President Harry S. Truman. The film was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars [[Gregory Peck]] in the title role.
'''''MacArthur''''' is a 1977 biographical film that focuses on the exploits of US General Douglas MacArthur, who became a celebrity - and controversial - figure during both World War II and the Korean War. Interposed with a speech the General is giving at the United States Military Academy, West Point, are flashbacks to his time in the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea and Korea, following events such as the fall and eventual retaking of the Philippines ("I Shall Return"), the Japanese Declaration of Surrender and the landings at Inchon followed by his dismissal by President Harry S. Truman. The film was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars [[Gregory Peck]] in the title role.
MacArthur is a 1977 biographical film that focuses on the exploits of US General Douglas MacArthur, who became a celebrity - and controversial - figure during both World War II and the Korean War. Interposed with a speech the General is giving at the United States Military Academy, West Point, are flashbacks to his time in the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea and Korea, following events such as the fall and eventual retaking of the Philippines ("I Shall Return"), the Japanese Declaration of Surrender and the landings at Inchon followed by his dismissal by President Harry S. Truman. The film was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars Gregory Peck in the title role.
The following weapons were used in the film MacArthur:
The M1 Carbine appears in several scenes, carried by American soldiers (presumably officers).
Error creating thumbnail: File missingWorld War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 CarbineError creating thumbnail: File missingAs a GI is mowed down by Japanese fire, his M1 Carbine is visible behind him.Error creating thumbnail: File missingTo the left of the frame, an M1 Carbine is apparent in a soldiers hand.
M14 Rifle
Cadets marching at West Point in 1962 carry M14 Rifle's.
During the fall of the Philippines, an anti-aircraft crew on Corregidor are seen firing a Browning M2 mocked up to resemble the Browning M2 Water Cooled. A dead giveaway is the use of an M2 charging handle and stock with an M1917 water jacket.
