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{{Infobox Movie | |||
|name = Commando Leopard | |||
|picture = Commando Leopard.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy<BR>[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany<BR>[[Image:CH.jpg|25px]] Switzerland | |||
|director = Antonio Margheriti | |||
|date= 1985 | |||
|language = Italian | |||
|studio= Ascot Film<BR>Prestige Film | |||
|distributor= | |||
|character1=Enrique Carrasco | |||
|actor1=[[Lewis Collins]] | |||
|character2=Colonel Silveira | |||
|actor2=[[Klaus Kinski]] | |||
|character3=Maria | |||
|actor3=[[Cristina Donadio]] | |||
|character4=Padre Julio | |||
|actor4=[[Manfred Lehmann]] | |||
|character5=Smithy | |||
|actor5=[[John Steiner]] | |||
}} | |||
''' | '''''Commando Leopard''''' is a 1985 Italian-West German-Swiss war movie directed by Antonio Margheriti (credited as Anthony M. Dawson), it was the second of three films that British actor Lewis Collins made with Margheriti after his role in ''[[Code Name: Wild Geese]]'' fell through. The story takes place in some Latin American country where a group of rebels led by the Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins|Collins]]) fights against the Government troops. And Carrasco's archenemy, Colonel Silveira ([[Klaus Kinski]]) makes great efforts to destroy the rebels. | ||
{{Film Title}} | |||
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== Colt Trooper Mk III == | == Colt Trooper Mk III == | ||
Colonel Silveira ([[Klaus Kinski]]) is armed with a [[Colt Trooper Mk III]] in shoulder holster. | Colonel Silveira ([[Klaus Kinski]]) is armed with a [[Colt Trooper Mk III]] in shoulder holster. | ||
[[Image:88bad789f5e946cdc5ee8abb246f8e89.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:88bad789f5e946cdc5ee8abb246f8e89.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Mk Trooper with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of the revolver is seen in Silveira's shoulder holster.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of the revolver is seen in Silveira's shoulder holster.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Silveira ([[Klaus Kinski]]) fires his revolver in the final scene.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Silveira ([[Klaus Kinski]]) fires his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Behind the Scenes Image-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Behind the Scenes Image: the movie armorer loads Kinski's revolver.]] | |||
== Unidentified Colt revolver == | == Unidentified Colt revolver == | ||
During the scene in the hospital several of the rebels are seen with revolvers. They are definitely of Colt | During the scene in the hospital several of the rebels are seen with revolvers. They are definitely of Colt design. The revolver on the first and second screenshots can be of different model then the third one. | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel threatens Padre Julio ([[Manfred Lehmann]]) with his revolver.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel threatens Padre Julio ([[Manfred Lehmann]]) with his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen from the muzzle.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen from the muzzle.]] | ||
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== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
Several characters use [[M1911A1]] pistols during the movie. Among them are Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]), Government officers and the old commander of the rebels ([[Luciano Pigozzi]]) (he is never named). During the attack on the | Several characters use [[M1911A1]] pistols during the movie. Among them are Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]), Government officers and the old commander of the rebels ([[Luciano Pigozzi]]) (he is never named). During the attack on the dam José ([[Thomas Danneberg]]) uses an M1911 with sound suppressor. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Government officer ([[Hans Leutenegger]]) with his M1911A1 pistol. His soldiers are armed with [[M16A1]] assault rifles.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Government officer ([[Hans Leutenegger]]) with his M1911A1 pistol. His soldiers are armed with [[M16A1]] assault rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer aims his pistol at the padre.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer aims his pistol at the padre.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]) threatens a supposed spy with his pistol.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]) threatens a supposed spy with his pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The old commander of the rebels with his pistol.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The old commander of the rebels with his pistol.]] | ||
[[File:M1911A1 with removable suppressor.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 with removable suppressor - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|José ([[Thomas Danneberg]]) uses a suppressed pistol to kill the soldier.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|José ([[Thomas Danneberg]]) uses a suppressed pistol to kill the soldier.]] | ||
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[[Image:Commando Leopard-Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Uzi.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Uzi.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Uzi-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on Uzi barrel.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Uzi-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on Uzi barrel.]] | ||
== M1A1 Thompson == | |||
Several of the rebels are armed with [[M1A1 Thompson]] SMGs. | |||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with M1A1 Thomspon during the attack on the damb. His comrade is armed with [[M16A1]].]] | |||
== M1928A1 Thompson == | == M1928A1 Thompson == | ||
Several of the rebels are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. | Several of the rebels are armed with [[M1928A1 Thompson]] SMGs. | ||
[[Image:M1928A1_Thompson.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1928A1_Thompson.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Thomspon in ambush.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Thomspon in ambush.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A sleeping rebel with his Thompson. A good view on the barrel.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A sleeping rebel with his Thompson. A good view on the barrel.]] | ||
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[[Image:Commando Leopard-M14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M14 is seen in hands of one of the rebels during the scene in the hospital.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M14 is seen in hands of one of the rebels during the scene in the hospital.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M14-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebel with M14.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M14-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebel with M14.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with M14 in the final scene.]] | |||
== M16A1 == | == M16A1 == | ||
Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]), his second-in-command, British mercenary Smithy ([[John Steiner]]), several of the rebels and most of Government soldiers are armed with [[M16A1]] assault rifles. In the final scene Padre Julio ([[Manfred Lehmann]]) also takes M16 to protect his village. | Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]), his second-in-command, British mercenary Smithy ([[John Steiner]]), several of the rebels and most of Government soldiers are armed with [[M16A1]] assault rifles. In the final scene Padre Julio ([[Manfred Lehmann]]) also takes M16 to protect his village. Note the round plungers on the M16A1 forward assists which are typical for the Philippine-made Elisco rifles. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with M16A1 in the opening scene. Two 30-round magazines are jungle-taped.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with M16A1 in the opening scene. Two 30-round magazines are jungle-taped.]] | ||
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== Type 56 == | == Type 56 == | ||
Several of the rebels are armed with [[ | Several of the rebels are armed with milled receiver [[Norinco Type 56]] assault rifles with removed "pig stickers". | ||
[[ | [[File:Early type 56.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Norinco Type 56, early model with milled receiver - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Type56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Type 56 assault rifle.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Type56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Type 56 assault rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Type56-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same man in another scene.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Type56-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same man in another scene.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Type56-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on Type 56.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Type56-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on Type 56.]] | ||
= Machine guns = | = Machine guns = | ||
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[[Image:Commando Leopard-M16A1M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on the M203 grenade launcher.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M16A1M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on the M203 grenade launcher.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-M16A1M203-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]) fires a grenade.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-M16A1M203-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enrique Carrasco ([[Lewis Collins]]) fires a grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Behind the Scenes Image-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Behind the Scenes Image: a close view on Collins' weapon. This image shows that the grenade launcher is real M203, not a [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray Launcher]].]] | |||
== Flamethrower == | == Flamethrower == | ||
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[[Image:Commando Leopard-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view on the grenade.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view on the grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two grenades are seen on the belt of the rebel.]] | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two grenades are seen on the belt of the rebel.]] | ||
= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
[[Image:Commando Leopard-Tank-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Commando Leopard-Tank-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M24 Chaffee light tanks of Government troops.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
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Commando Leopard is a 1985 Italian-West German-Swiss war movie directed by Antonio Margheriti (credited as Anthony M. Dawson), it was the second of three films that British actor Lewis Collins made with Margheriti after his role in Code Name: Wild Geese fell through. The story takes place in some Latin American country where a group of rebels led by the Enrique Carrasco (Collins) fights against the Government troops. And Carrasco's archenemy, Colonel Silveira (Klaus Kinski) makes great efforts to destroy the rebels.
The following weapons were used in the film Commando Leopard:
Handguns
Colt Trooper Mk III
Colonel Silveira (Klaus Kinski) is armed with a Colt Trooper Mk III in shoulder holster.
Unidentified Colt revolver
During the scene in the hospital several of the rebels are seen with revolvers. They are definitely of Colt design. The revolver on the first and second screenshots can be of different model then the third one.
M1911A1
Several characters use M1911A1 pistols during the movie. Among them are Enrique Carrasco (Lewis Collins), Government officers and the old commander of the rebels (Luciano Pigozzi) (he is never named). During the attack on the dam José (Thomas Danneberg) uses an M1911 with sound suppressor.
Submachine guns
Uzi
Maria (Cristina Donadio), several other rebels and some of the Government soldiers are armed with Uzi submachine guns.
M1A1 Thompson
Several of the rebels are armed with M1A1 Thompson SMGs.
M1928A1 Thompson
Several of the rebels are armed with M1928A1 Thompson SMGs.
M3 "Grease Gun"
Several of the rebels are armed with M3 SMGs.
Assault rifles
M14
Several of the rebels are armed with M14 rifles.
M16A1
Enrique Carrasco (Lewis Collins), his second-in-command, British mercenary Smithy (John Steiner), several of the rebels and most of Government soldiers are armed with M16A1 assault rifles. In the final scene Padre Julio (Manfred Lehmann) also takes M16 to protect his village. Note the round plungers on the M16A1 forward assists which are typical for the Philippine-made Elisco rifles.
Unidentified M16 version
In the final scene Colonel Silveira (Klaus Kinski) is seen with an unidentified M16 version. It has a long flash hider similar to Colt Commando. The reciever and the flash hider are covered with camouflage wrapping so the shape of the rifle is unclear.
Type 56
Several of the rebels are armed with milled receiver Norinco Type 56 assault rifles with removed "pig stickers".
Machine guns
M60
M60 machine guns are used by Government troops and rebels.
M60D machine guns are mounted on helicopters.
Support weapon
M203 grenade launcher
M203 grenade launcher is mounted on Carrasco's (Lewis Collins) M16A1.
Flamethrower
Silveira's soldier uses a flamethrower to kill innocent villagers.
A flamethrower is also mounted on one of Silveira's helicopters.
Unidentified rocket launcher
Silveira's man uses a rocket launcher to destroy an airplane. This weapon can be a movie prop.
Other weapon
Hand grenade
The rebels use "pineapple" hand grenades (supposedly Mk 2) in several scenes.
