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'''''Angel and Sinner''''' is a 1945 movie directed by Christian-Jaque | '''''Angel and Sinner''''' is a 1945 movie directed by Christian-Jaque. Normandy, 1870. Prostitute Élisabeth decides to leave France, occupied by the Prussian army. She leaves Rouen and heads for Le Havre in a stagecoach with a group of aristocrats. When the carriage stops at an inn, a Prussian officer forbids the passengers to continue their journey until Élisabeth spends the night with him. At first, she refuses to submit to the enemy, but out of pity for her fellow passengers, she relents. And still, the stagecoach did not get far - it is captured by Prussian soldiers. And all the women are taken to the sadistic lieutenant's castle. | ||
This is the tenth film adaption based on the 1880 short story ''Boule de Suif'' by Guy de Maupassant | |||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
A Prussian officer is seen with what appears to be | A Prussian officer is seen with what appears to be an anachronistic [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver. Accurate sidearms for Prussian forces would be a [[Dreyse Needle Gun|Dreyse]] or a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] revolver. | ||
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The officer | [[File:AngelandSinner-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The officer brandishes his revolver after firing.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shortly after, he approaches the passengers of the carriage.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shortly after, he approaches the passengers of the carriage.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He shots at Cornudet (Alfred Adam).]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He shots at Cornudet (Alfred Adam) for having interfered.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Chassepot Mle. 1866== | ==Chassepot Mle. 1866== | ||
French and Prussian soldiers are armed with [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles. Actually, the main weapon of the Prussians at that time was the [[Dreyse Needle Gun]]. | French and Prussian soldiers are armed with period-correct [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles. Actually, the main weapon of the Prussians at that time was the [[Dreyse Needle Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot - 11mm]] | [[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot - 11mm]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Le chef des francs-tireurs Henri (Georges Tourreil) hides with his Chassepot from a Prussian cavalry patrol in Rouen.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Le chef des francs-tireurs Henri (Georges Tourreil) hides with his Chassepot from a Prussian cavalry patrol in Rouen. The writing on the wall is addressed to Marshal of France François Achille Bazaine who was initially praised but despised after his surrender at the siege of Metz.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The smooth receiver is seen what distinguish it from the [[Gras Model 1874]].]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The smooth receiver is seen what distinguish it from the [[Gras Model 1874]].]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He walks up the stairs which offers a detailed view of the rifle.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He walks up the stairs which offers a detailed view of the rifle.]] | ||
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[[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two more Prussians searching for Élisabeth.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Chassepot6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two more Prussians searching for Élisabeth.]] | ||
== | ==Gendarmerie Mle. 1842T Musketoon== | ||
Some ''franc-tireurs'' (free shooters) are equipped with | Some ''franc-tireurs'' (free shooters) are equipped with ''Mousqueton de gendarmerie modèle 1842T'' muzzleloading rifles. | ||
[[Image:St Etienne Mle 1842 Percussion Musket.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil d'infanterie Mle. 1842T St.Etienne - .69, the full length version for comparison.]] | |||
[[Image:Model 1777 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charleville 1777 AN IX De Cavallerie - .69 caliber, for comparison. The Mle. 1842 looks similar but has a slightly longer barrel.]] | |||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close up of the muzzle of La fille franc-tireur's (Berthe Tissen) rifle.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close up of the muzzle of La fille franc-tireur's (Berthe Tissen) rifle.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The free shooters | [[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The free shooters ambush a Prussian carriage.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A rifle carried by Un franc-tireur (François Viguier) over his back.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A rifle carried by Un franc-tireur (François Viguier) over his back.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another franc-tireur on the left holds his rifle | [[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another franc-tireur on the left holds his rifle which shows the percussion cap.]] | ||
[[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closer view of franc-tireur's rifle.]] | [[File:AngelandSinner-Rifle5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closer view of franc-tireur's rifle.]] | ||
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Angel and Sinner is a 1945 movie directed by Christian-Jaque. Normandy, 1870. Prostitute Élisabeth decides to leave France, occupied by the Prussian army. She leaves Rouen and heads for Le Havre in a stagecoach with a group of aristocrats. When the carriage stops at an inn, a Prussian officer forbids the passengers to continue their journey until Élisabeth spends the night with him. At first, she refuses to submit to the enemy, but out of pity for her fellow passengers, she relents. And still, the stagecoach did not get far - it is captured by Prussian soldiers. And all the women are taken to the sadistic lieutenant's castle.
This is the tenth film adaption based on the 1880 short story Boule de Suif by Guy de Maupassant
The following weapons were used in the film Angel and Sinner:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Prussian officer is seen with what appears to be an anachronistic Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver. Accurate sidearms for Prussian forces would be a Dreyse or a Colt 1851 Navy revolver.
Rifles
Chassepot Mle. 1866
French and Prussian soldiers are armed with period-correct Chassepot 1866 rifles. Actually, the main weapon of the Prussians at that time was the Dreyse Needle Gun.
Gendarmerie Mle. 1842T Musketoon
Some franc-tireurs (free shooters) are equipped with Mousqueton de gendarmerie modèle 1842T muzzleloading rifles.
