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[[Image:LoEGposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'' (2003)]] | |||
'''''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen''''' is the 2003 film adaptation of the graphic novel series created by Alan Moore. The film stars [[Sean Connery]] as the legendary adventurer Allan Quatermain, who teams up with other famous literary characters to face a mysterious foe bent on starting a world war. The film is set in the year 1899, but in keeping with the fantasy aspect of the film, features several weapons that could be considered anachronistic. | |||
{{Film Title|The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen}} | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Webley-Green== | |||
Allan Quatermain ([[Sean Connery]]) uses a [[Webley "WG" Army Model|Webley-Green]] revolver as his sidearm throughout the film. Dante ([[Max Ryan]]), the Fantom's second in command, while disguised as a British Army officer is armed with a Webley-Green revolver while the Fantom kidnapped German scientists in Berlin. | |||
[[Image:wgl.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley-Green - .455 Webley]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGWebley.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dante ([[Max Ryan]]), the Fantom's second in command, while disguised as a British Army officer is armed with a Webley-Green revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGWebley2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Allan Quatermain ([[Sean Connery]]) pointing his Webley-Green revolver at the Fantom's assassins in Kenya.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGWebley3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quatermain pulls his Webley-Green during the library shootout.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGWebley4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Webley-Green lies on the floor.]] | |||
==Tokarev TT-33== | |||
A [[Tokarev TT-33 Pistol|Tokarev TT-33]] pistol housed in an ornate shell is used by Captain Nemo ([[Naseeruddin Shah]]). | |||
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | |||
[[Image:DSCN0145.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Tokarev TT-33 housed in an ornate shell.]] | |||
[[Image:DSCN0144.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Tokarev TT-33 housed in an ornate shell.]] | |||
[[Image:DSCN0143.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Tokarev TT-33 housed in an ornate shell.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGtt33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tokarev TT-33 pistol housed in an ornate shell is used by Captain Nemo ([[Naseeruddin Shah]]).]] | |||
== Mauser C96 == | |||
One of the Fantom's assassins uses a [[Mauser C96]] pistol when confronting Quatermain's friend Nigel ([[David Hemmings]]) in Kenya. A pistol was apparently loaded with only one round as it clicks empty after firing. | |||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGC96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Fantom's assassins uses a Mauser C96 pistol when confronting Quatermain's friend Nigel ([[David Hemmings]]) in Kenya.]] | |||
== Luger P08 Artillery == | |||
Dorian Gray ([[Stuart Townsend]]) uses an anachronistic gold-plated [[Luger P08|Luger P08 Artillery]] in one scene. The Luger's design was first patented in 1898, one year before the film takes place. However, it did not enter production until 1900, making it unlikely that Dorian would own one (on the other hand, Dorian is working for a criminal mastermind who profits from wartime technology so maybe it was designed by the great professor). | |||
[[Image:LugerP08Artillery.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 Artillery - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGluger.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dorian Gray ([[Stuart Townsend]]) fires his Luger P08 Artillery.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGluger2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dorian fires his Luger at Ishmael (Terry O'Neill).]] | |||
==Colt New Army== | |||
In addition to his [[Winchester Model 1873]], Special Agent Tom Sawyer ([[Shane West]]) carries what appear to be two nickel [[Colt New Service|Colt New Army]] revolvers. | |||
[[File:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Army - .357 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGSAA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Tom Sawyer ([[Shane West]]) wields his two nickel Colt New Army revolvers.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGrev.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sawyer with his dual revolvers.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Sten Mk II== | |||
The crew of Captain Nemo ([[Naseeruddin Shah]]) are seen armed with ornately decorated [[Sten Mk II]] submachine guns in both Venice and at the Fantom/M's secret factory/hideout in Mongolia. | |||
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:DSCN0141.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Sten Mk II housed in an ornate shell.]] | |||
[[Image:DSCN0142.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Sten Mk II housed in an ornate shell.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGSten.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nemo's men stand guard with their ornately decorated Sten submachine guns.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGSten2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two guards with their Sten submachine guns inside the Nautilus.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGSten3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nemo's men fire their Sten submachine guns during a shootout with James Moriarty's guards.]] | |||
[[Image:LXG 312.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nemo's men fire their Sten submachine guns.]] | |||
==Thompson== | |||
The [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson submachine gun]] is used as the basis for a number of the Fantom's automatic rifles. | |||
[[File:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:LXG-MoriartyTompsonGun1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Modified Thompson Submachine Gun]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGtommy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the "automatic rifle". The Thompson's straight magazine is visible.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGtommy2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the Fantom's men open fire with their "automatic rifles".]] | |||
==Uzi== | |||
The [[Uzi]] is used as a basis for the automatic weapons carried by the Fantom's men. They are fitted with early model detachable wooden buttstocks. | |||
[[File:Uzi old stock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with detachable wooden buttstock (early model with straight comb) - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Fantom's men holds his Uzi.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
== Double Barreled Shotgun == | |||
The Elderly Hunter (Robert Vahey) uses his [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Shotgun]] to exchange fire with the Fantom's men in Kenya. Quatermain is also seen using this shotgun. | |||
[[File:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Double Barreled Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGDBS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Quatermain''': ''"Automatic rifles! Who in God's name has automatic rifles?"''<br>'''The Elderly Hunter''': ''"Dashed unsporting. Probably Belgian!"''<br>The Elderly Hunter (Robert Vahey) aims his Double Barreled Shotgun.]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==Lee-Enfield Mk I== | |||
[[Lee-Enfield rifle series|Lee-Enfield Mk I]] rifles are first seen carried by British soldiers in their futile attempt to stop the tank breaking into the Bank of England at the beginning of the film. Lee-Enfield rifles would later be used by the Fantom's men (disguised as British soldiers) when they abducted German scientists in Berlin. | |||
[[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk I - .303 British. In service between 1896-1907.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGEnfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Fantom's men disguised as a British soldier holds a Lee-Enfield rifle in Berlin. Note the bolt is on the wrong side, indicating that this is a reversed shot.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Lee-Enfield is held by one of the Fantom's men.]] | |||
== Double Barreled Express "Matilda" Rifle == | |||
Allan Quatermain ([[Sean Connery]]) carries a double barreled exposed hammer Express "Matilda" Rifle as his primary firearm. It appears to have barrels between 28 and 30 inches in length. | |||
[[File:LXGMatilda.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The screen-used "Matilda" rifle from the film, as seen at the [https://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/8/lot/2083/ Julien's Auction site]]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGMatilda.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bruce the Barman (Director Stephen Norrington in a cameo) grabs the "Matilda" rifle from behind the bar and tosses it to Quatermain.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGMatilda2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quatermain takes aim at a fleeing henchman with his Express Rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGMatilda3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quatermain takes target practice while on the topside of the Nautilus.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGMatilda4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Tom Sawyer takes aim with the rifle. In the DVD commentary, it was mentioned that this was an authentic rifle, not a lightweight prop, which made it very difficult for actor Shane West to keep steady.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGMatilda5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the double triggers as Quatermain takes aim at a snow tiger.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 1873== | |||
Special Agent Tom Sawyer ([[Shane West]]) of the United States Secret Service carries two engraved [[Winchester Model 1873]] lever-action rifles. The Winchester is used by both Quatermain and Sawyer throughout the film. | |||
[[File:Winchester Model 1873 20 inch barrel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1873 carbine with 20" barrel - .44-40 WCF]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGwinchester.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quatermain admires Agent Sawyer's custom Winchester rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGwinchester2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quatermain hands back the Winchester.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGwinchester3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quatermain is armed with the Winchester while in Venice.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGwinchester4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of the Winchester is seen.]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGwinchester5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Tom Sawyer ([[Shane West]]) holds his Winchester.]] | |||
==AK Rifle== | |||
In addition to the Thompson and the Uzi, an [[AK-47]]-type rifle is another firearm used as the basis for a number of automatic rifles carried by the Fantom's men. The foregrip is similar to the grip of a [[Mauser C96]]. | |||
[[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:LXG-AK47NoStrap1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Modified AK Rifle]] | |||
[[Image:LoEGAK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The distinct magazine of an AK rifle is seen outside the automatic rifle held by one of the Fantom's men.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:31, 29 July 2023
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is the 2003 film adaptation of the graphic novel series created by Alan Moore. The film stars Sean Connery as the legendary adventurer Allan Quatermain, who teams up with other famous literary characters to face a mysterious foe bent on starting a world war. The film is set in the year 1899, but in keeping with the fantasy aspect of the film, features several weapons that could be considered anachronistic.
The following weapons were used in the film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen:
Handguns
Webley-Green
Allan Quatermain (Sean Connery) uses a Webley-Green revolver as his sidearm throughout the film. Dante (Max Ryan), the Fantom's second in command, while disguised as a British Army officer is armed with a Webley-Green revolver while the Fantom kidnapped German scientists in Berlin.
Tokarev TT-33
A Tokarev TT-33 pistol housed in an ornate shell is used by Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah).
Mauser C96
One of the Fantom's assassins uses a Mauser C96 pistol when confronting Quatermain's friend Nigel (David Hemmings) in Kenya. A pistol was apparently loaded with only one round as it clicks empty after firing.
Luger P08 Artillery
Dorian Gray (Stuart Townsend) uses an anachronistic gold-plated Luger P08 Artillery in one scene. The Luger's design was first patented in 1898, one year before the film takes place. However, it did not enter production until 1900, making it unlikely that Dorian would own one (on the other hand, Dorian is working for a criminal mastermind who profits from wartime technology so maybe it was designed by the great professor).
Colt New Army
In addition to his Winchester Model 1873, Special Agent Tom Sawyer (Shane West) carries what appear to be two nickel Colt New Army revolvers.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk II
The crew of Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah) are seen armed with ornately decorated Sten Mk II submachine guns in both Venice and at the Fantom/M's secret factory/hideout in Mongolia.
Thompson
The Thompson submachine gun is used as the basis for a number of the Fantom's automatic rifles.
Uzi
The Uzi is used as a basis for the automatic weapons carried by the Fantom's men. They are fitted with early model detachable wooden buttstocks.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
The Elderly Hunter (Robert Vahey) uses his Double Barreled Shotgun to exchange fire with the Fantom's men in Kenya. Quatermain is also seen using this shotgun.
The Elderly Hunter: "Dashed unsporting. Probably Belgian!"
The Elderly Hunter (Robert Vahey) aims his Double Barreled Shotgun.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield Mk I
Lee-Enfield Mk I rifles are first seen carried by British soldiers in their futile attempt to stop the tank breaking into the Bank of England at the beginning of the film. Lee-Enfield rifles would later be used by the Fantom's men (disguised as British soldiers) when they abducted German scientists in Berlin.
Double Barreled Express "Matilda" Rifle
Allan Quatermain (Sean Connery) carries a double barreled exposed hammer Express "Matilda" Rifle as his primary firearm. It appears to have barrels between 28 and 30 inches in length.
Winchester Model 1873
Special Agent Tom Sawyer (Shane West) of the United States Secret Service carries two engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifles. The Winchester is used by both Quatermain and Sawyer throughout the film.
AK Rifle
In addition to the Thompson and the Uzi, an AK-47-type rifle is another firearm used as the basis for a number of automatic rifles carried by the Fantom's men. The foregrip is similar to the grip of a Mauser C96.
