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|character4=Maj. Cham | |character4=Maj. Cham | ||
|actor4=[[Lee Van Cleef]] | |actor4=[[Lee Van Cleef]] | ||
|character5=Leung | |character5=Leung | ||
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'''''China Gate''''' (1957) was written, produced and directed by [[Samuel Fuller]] (''[[The Steel Helmet]]'', ''[[Pickup on South Street]]'', ''[[Merrill's Marauders]]'') and was set during the First Indochina War. The film starred [[Gene Barry]], [[Angie Dickinson]], Nat “King” Cole, [[Lee Van Cleef]], Neyle Morrow, and [[James Hong]]. The French Foreign Legion sends a small team on a dangerous sabotage mission in communist-controlled North Vietnam. | '''''China Gate''''' (1957) was written, produced and directed by [[Samuel Fuller]] (''[[The Steel Helmet]]'', ''[[Pickup on South Street]]'', ''[[Merrill's Marauders]]'') and was set during the First Indochina War. The film starred [[Gene Barry]], [[Angie Dickinson]], Nat “King” Cole, [[Lee Van Cleef]], Neyle Morrow, and [[James Hong]]. The French Foreign Legion sends a small team on a dangerous sabotage mission in communist-controlled North Vietnam. | ||
{{Film Title|China Gate}} | |||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the [[M1 Carbine]]. | Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the [[M1 Carbine]]. | ||
[[Image: M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image: M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:china12_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Charlie ([[James Hong]]) and other Legionnaires listen to the plan. The Legionnaire in the center carries a “Grease Gun.”]] | [[Image:china12_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Charlie ([[James Hong]]) and other Legionnaires listen to the plan. The Legionnaire in the center carries a “Grease Gun.”]] | ||
[[Image:china13_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lucky Legs leads the Legionnaires to their destination.]] | [[Image:china13_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lucky Legs leads the Legionnaires to their destination.]] | ||
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== Browning M2 Heavy Barrel== | == Browning M2 Heavy Barrel== | ||
Throughout the film, Legionnaires man the [[Browning M2 Heavy Barrel]] machine gun. | Throughout the film, Legionnaires man the [[Browning M2 Heavy Barrel]] machine gun. | ||
[[Image: Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image: Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG.]] | ||
[[Image:china4_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:china4_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:china3_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:china3_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
Communists fire a [[Browning M1919A4]] from a patrol boat. | Communists fire a [[Browning M1919A4]] from a patrol boat. | ||
[[Image:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod, pre 1943 model with bolt latch - .30-06 Springfield.]] | ||
[[Image:china27a_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:china27a_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
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China Gate (1957) was written, produced and directed by Samuel Fuller (The Steel Helmet, Pickup on South Street, Merrill's Marauders) and was set during the First Indochina War. The film starred Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat “King” Cole, Lee Van Cleef, Neyle Morrow, and James Hong. The French Foreign Legion sends a small team on a dangerous sabotage mission in communist-controlled North Vietnam.
The following weapons were used in the film China Gate:
M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun".
M1 Carbine
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1 Carbine.
M1903A1 Springfield Rifle
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1903A1 Springfield rifle.
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
Throughout the film, Legionnaires man the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel machine gun.
Browning M1919A4
Communists fire a Browning M1919A4 from a patrol boat.
M1 Mortar
Communists use an M1 Mortar against the Legionnaires from a patrol boat.
M15 anti-tank mine
The Legionnaires avoid the M15 anti-tank mine.
120 mm Anti-aircraft Cannon
The communists operate a 120 mm Anti-aircraft cannon.
