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''U-571'' is a 2000 WWII military action film starring [[Matthew McConaughey]] as a US naval officer who finds himself the leader of a secret mission to capture the German coding machine known as the Enigma aboard a German U-Boat. | |||
[[Image:U-571 Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|U-571 (2000)]] | [[Image:U-571 Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|U-571 (2000)]] | ||
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== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The standard issue of the US sailors. Seen predominantly in the hands or holsters of Lt. Andrew Tyler ([[Matthew McConaughey]]) & CPO Henry Klough ([[Harvey Keitel]]). | The [[M1911A1]] is the standard issue sidearm of the US sailors in the film. Seen predominantly in the hands or holsters of Lt. Andrew Tyler ([[Matthew McConaughey]]) & CPO Henry Klough ([[Harvey Keitel]]). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:U571 005.JPG|thumb|none|500px|CPO Henry Klough ([[Harvey Keitel]]) with his holstered | [[Image:U571 005.JPG|thumb|none|500px|CPO Henry Klough ([[Harvey Keitel]]) with his holstered 1911A1 contemplates the next move along with Lt. Tyler and Lt. Hersh ([[Jake Weber]]).]] | ||
[[Image:U571 010.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Radioman Bill Wentz ([[Jack Noseworthy]]) with his holstered | [[Image:U571 010.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Radioman Bill Wentz ([[Jack Noseworthy]]) with his holstered 1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 002.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Tyler ([[Matthew McConaughey]]) armed with his | [[Image:U571 002.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Tyler ([[Matthew McConaughey]]) armed with his 1911A1 leads the way in the assault of U-571.]] | ||
==[[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1928A1]] | ==Thompson M1928A1== | ||
The [[Thompson Submachine Gun|Thompson M1928A1]] is used by several of the sailors when commandeering the U-571. Interestingly, the Thompsons featured in the film have the buttstocks removed, and have folding stocks taken from chopped M1A1 Carbine Paratrooper stocks installed. Though this is historically 'possible' there is no evidence of this being done during WWII. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:MiModtommy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Thompson Modified]] | ||
[[Image:U571 008.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The men ready their Thompsons before their assault. Note M1A1 carbine stock on far right.]] | [[Image:U571 008.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The men ready their Thompsons before their assault. Note M1A1 carbine stock on far right.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 001.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seaman Mazzola ([[Erik Palladino]]) continues the assault of U-571 with his Thompson.]] | [[Image:U571 001.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seaman Mazzola ([[Erik Palladino]]) continues the assault of U-571 with his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 003.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Emmett ([[Jon Bon Jovi]]) with his Thompson covers the men.]] | [[Image:U571 003.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Emmett ([[Jon Bon Jovi]]) with his Thompson covers the men.]] | ||
==Reising | ==Reising M50== | ||
Maj. Coonan ([[David Keith]]) is seen carrying the Reising | Maj. Coonan ([[David Keith]]) is seen carrying the [[Reising M50]] as his chief weapon as they board the U-571. | ||
[[Image:Reising m50-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Reising M50 (full stock variant) - .45 ACP. Fitted with Cutts compensator and 20 round magazine.]] | [[Image:Reising m50-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Reising M50 (full stock variant) - .45 ACP. Fitted with Cutts compensator and 20 round magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 013.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Maj. Coonan with his Reising M55 before the mission.]] | [[Image:U571 013.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Maj. Coonan ([[David Keith]]) with his Reising M55 before the mission.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 006.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The German captain Wassner ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) is questioned as the Reising M55 is pointed at him.]] | [[Image:U571 006.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The German captain Wassner ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) is questioned as the Reising M55 is pointed at him.]] | ||
== | ==MP40== | ||
The German crew of the U-571 are seen attempting to repel the US invaders with MP40's. | The German crew of the U-571 are seen attempting to repel the US invaders with [[MP40]]'s. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 9mm]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:U571 007.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A German sailor with an MP40 is taken out by the US sailors.]] | [[Image:U571 007.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A German sailor with an MP40 is taken out by the US sailors.]] | ||
==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
The MG34 is seen mounted on the U-571. | The [[MG34]] is seen mounted on the U-571. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px| [[MG34]].]] | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px| [[MG34]].]] | ||
[[Image:U571 011.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A German sailor prepares to execute survivors with the MG34.]] | [[Image:U571 011.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A German sailor prepares to execute survivors with the MG34.]] | ||
Revision as of 03:52, 19 March 2010
U-571 is a 2000 WWII military action film starring Matthew McConaughey as a US naval officer who finds himself the leader of a secret mission to capture the German coding machine known as the Enigma aboard a German U-Boat.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is the standard issue sidearm of the US sailors in the film. Seen predominantly in the hands or holsters of Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) & CPO Henry Klough (Harvey Keitel).
Thompson M1928A1
The Thompson M1928A1 is used by several of the sailors when commandeering the U-571. Interestingly, the Thompsons featured in the film have the buttstocks removed, and have folding stocks taken from chopped M1A1 Carbine Paratrooper stocks installed. Though this is historically 'possible' there is no evidence of this being done during WWII.
Reising M50
Maj. Coonan (David Keith) is seen carrying the Reising M50 as his chief weapon as they board the U-571.
MP40
The German crew of the U-571 are seen attempting to repel the US invaders with MP40's.
MG34
The MG34 is seen mounted on the U-571.
Depth Charges
Used by the German Zerstörer in an effort to sink the captured U-571.
