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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun. | Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 25.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. ]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 13.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[M1 Garand]] is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) and 1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). | [[M1 Garand]] is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) and 1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 08.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]) holds an M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 09.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[M1 Garand]] is used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) on the left.]] | ||
==Gewehr 98== | ==Gewehr 98== | ||
Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[ | Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none|450px|For comparision: Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
The [[MP40]] is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. In reality, the Japanese didn't use much of any submachine guns, let alone German ones. | The [[MP40]] is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. In reality, the Japanese didn't use much of any submachine guns, let alone German MP40 ones. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 21.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MP40 is held by Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). The MP40 was not a primary weapon used by either US forces or the Japanese during the War in the Pacific.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 23.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MP40 is held by Pvt. Doll. The weapon was likely used due to its availability and that it bears a small resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also used by American forces during the battle. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also used by American forces during the battle. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 15.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==M1919A4 Machine Gun== | ==M1919A4 Machine Gun== | ||
The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces. | The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Madsen Machine Gun== | ==Madsen Machine Gun== | ||
Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. | Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. A certain number of Madsens ended up in the hands of the Japanese army, but the use of this machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Portuguese Madsen machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Portuguese Madsen machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]] | ||
=Explosives= | =Explosives= | ||
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Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using [[Mk 2 hand grenade|MK II Hand Grenades]] when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position. | Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using [[Mk 2 hand grenade|MK II Hand Grenades]] when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|MK II hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|MK II hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 22.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TRL64 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Kieron Moore]] with grenade]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:B&W]] | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 16 February 2021
The Thin Red Line is a 1964 WWII film which was the first feature film adaptation of the James Jones novel of the same name. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film were also included in director Terrence Malick's 1998 adaptation of the novel. The film was shot in Spain, which explains why not a single Japanese weapon was featured despite taking place in the Pacific Theater. The film's title derives a quote from Jones's book which reads, "they discover the thin red line that divides the sane from the mad... and the living from the dead..."
The following weapons were used in the 1964 film The Thin Red Line:
Handguns
M1911A1
Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) is seen with a stolen M1911A1 at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone (Ray Daley) is also seen with the handgun.
Rifles
M1 Garand
M1 Garand is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) and 1st Sgt. Welsh (Jack Warden).
Gewehr 98
Japanese soldiers are seen using German Gewehr 98s as stand-ins for Arisaka Type 38 rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American M3 "Grease Gun". In reality, the Japanese didn't use much of any submachine guns, let alone German MP40 ones.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
The Browning Automatic Rifle is also used by American forces during the battle.
M1919A4 Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces.
Madsen Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are also seen using a Madsen machine gun. A certain number of Madsens ended up in the hands of the Japanese army, but the use of this machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese Type 99 Light Machine Gun.
Explosives
MK II Hand Grenade
Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using MK II Hand Grenades when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position.
