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[[Image:Richard_3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Richard III'' (1995)]] | |||
Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, | '''''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'':''' | ||
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In the opening | = Pistols = | ||
[[Image: | == Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer == | ||
[[Image: | In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's ([[Ian McKellen]]) weapon of choice is a [[Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] pistol. | ||
[[Image:712good.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Model 712 Schnellfeuer with 10-round magazine - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:RIII 39.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The M712 during the opening.]] | |||
[[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== | ||
Prince Edward (Christopher Bowen) grabs a [[M1911A1|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. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[File:RIII 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prince Edward (Christopher Bowen) grabs a [[M1911A1|Colt 1911]] pistol when the headquarters comes under attack.]] | |||
[[File:RIII 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) holds a 1911 while stalking Richard in the final confrontation.]] | |||
In the opening | = Submachine Guns = | ||
[[Image: | == 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. | |||
[[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with Box Mag - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:RIII 32.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In the film's opening, several of Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergmann MP18]] submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury.]] | |||
[[File:RIII 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergmann MP18]] submachine guns.]] | |||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
King Henry's soldiers carry [[MP40]]s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack. | |||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:RIII 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|King Henry's soldiers carry [[MP40]]s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack.]] | |||
== MP41 == | |||
Some of Richard's guards are armed with the [[MP41]]. | |||
[[Image:Mp41-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP41 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:RIII 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard on left carry a MP41. The wooden stock is slightly visible.]] | |||
[[File:RIII 09.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Seen on the left is the MP41.]] | |||
[[File:RIII 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MP41 seen of the soldier on the left.]] | |||
= 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 Rifle]]s. | |||
[[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 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
==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. | |||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] | ||
[[File:RIII 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
==Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle== | ==Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle== | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none| | 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]] | |||
[[File:RIII 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
== | = Machine Guns = | ||
==Lewis machine gun== | |||
[[Image: | When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard ([[Ian McKellen]]) seizes a vehicle mounted [[Lewis gun|Lewis machine gun]] and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters. | ||
[[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lewis machine gun - .303]] | |||
[[File:RIII 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
==Browning M1917 machine gun== | ==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. | |||
[[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.]] | |||
==Browning M2 heavy machine gun== | ==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. | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:RIII 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the final battle, Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) fires a [[Browning M2]] heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep.]] | |||
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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.
