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'''Uncommon Valor''' is a 1983 action film starring [[Gene Hackman]] as a retired Colonel who leads a group of Vietnam veterans and a young former Marine ([[Patrick Swayze]]) back to Vietnam on a mission to rescue POW's, one of which may be his son. | |||
{{Film Title|Uncommon Valor}} | |||
[[Image:Uncommon valor.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Uncommon Valor (1983)]] | [[Image:Uncommon valor.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Uncommon Valor (1983)]] | ||
[[Image:Uncommon valor dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Uncommon Valor (1983)]] | [[Image:Uncommon valor dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Uncommon Valor (1983)]] | ||
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==M1911 pistol series== | ==M1911 pistol series== | ||
The [[M1911]] is carried by several characters including Col. Rhodes ([[Gene Hackman]]), Wilkes ([[Fred Ward]]), and Blaster ([[Reb Brown]]). | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:UncommonV217.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Rhodes checks out a dusty M1911 in an old arms locker]] | [[Image:UncommonV217.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Rhodes checks out a dusty M1911 in an old arms locker]] | ||
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==M1 Thompson== | ==M1 Thompson== | ||
When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the [[M1 Thompson]]. | When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the [[M1 Thompson]]. Wilkes, Blaster and Charts ([[Tim Thomerson]]) are armed with Thompsons that lack the compensator. | ||
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[[Image:Uncommon Valor 007.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The young MacGregor is hit in the leg carrying his M16A1 during the Vietnam sequence.]] | [[Image:Uncommon Valor 007.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The young MacGregor is hit in the leg carrying his M16A1 during the Vietnam sequence.]] | ||
[[Image:UncommonV220.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The LRRP member on the right is seen with a M16A1.]] | [[Image:UncommonV220.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The LRRP member on the right is seen with a M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 m16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rhodes hold an M16A1 before being told that the bargain basement weapons are in another area.]] | |||
[[Image:Uncommon Valor 2 m163.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An NVA soldier who steps on one of Blaster's mines is seen holding an M16 replica.]] | |||
==M16SP1== | |||
During the opening Vietnam sequence, Blaster is seen firing an M16SP1 rifle with slab side receiver. | |||
[[Image:UncommonV224.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Blaster (at right) is seen firing an M16SP1.]] | [[Image:UncommonV224.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Blaster (at right) is seen firing an M16SP1.]] | ||
==Norinco Type-56== | ==Norinco Type-56== | ||
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[[Image:UV-SKSSoldierA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An guard is seen firing an SKS at Sailor's position.]] | [[Image:UV-SKSSoldierA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An guard is seen firing an SKS at Sailor's position.]] | ||
==[[M14|M14-E2]] | ==M14-E2== | ||
Scott ([[Patrick Swayze]]) uses an [[M14|M14-E2]] outfitted with a night vision scope as a sniper rifle during the training exercise. | |||
[[Image:M14E2SAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14E2 Squad Automatic Weapon - 7.62x51mm NATO. This weapon is outfitted with a scope and used as a sniper rifle in the film.]] | [[Image:M14E2SAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14E2 Squad Automatic Weapon - 7.62x51mm NATO. This weapon is outfitted with a scope and used as a sniper rifle in the film.]] | ||
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[[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 m143.jpg |thumb|none|500px|When Scott ([[Patrick Swayze]]) fires the M14-E2, he fires single shots, but the sound effect is that of a super fast three round burst of a submachine gun.]] | [[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 m143.jpg |thumb|none|500px|When Scott ([[Patrick Swayze]]) fires the M14-E2, he fires single shots, but the sound effect is that of a super fast three round burst of a submachine gun.]] | ||
== | ==M60 machine gun== | ||
An authentic [[M60]] is carried by Sailor ([[Randall "Tex" Cobb]]) during the Vietnam sequence and during the training and preparation and actual rescue mission. | |||
[[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:UncommonV201.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Sailor ([[Randall "Tex" Cobb]]) makes a run for the helicopters.]] | [[Image:UncommonV201.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Sailor ([[Randall "Tex" Cobb]]) makes a run for the helicopters.]] | ||
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[[Image:UncommonV230.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Charts flies a Bell helicopter mounted with twin M60D machine guns.]] | [[Image:UncommonV230.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Charts flies a Bell helicopter mounted with twin M60D machine guns.]] | ||
==Fake MG42== | =="Fake" MG42== | ||
In the film, a fake barrel shroud is placed on a M60 machine gun to make it look like a MG42. You can notice in the photos there is no opening to remove the barrel on the right hand side. Also there is ammo bag hanger on the left side and the nut on the bottom of the gas cylinder is showing below the shroud. The stock was left off on the helicopter just like M60C gun and a fake rubber stock was add for the ground scene. | In the film, a fake barrel shroud is placed on a M60 machine gun to make it look like a MG42. You can notice in the photos there is no opening to remove the barrel on the right hand side. Also there is ammo bag hanger on the left side and the nut on the bottom of the gas cylinder is showing below the shroud. The stock was left off on the helicopter just like M60C gun and a fake rubber stock was add for the ground scene. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 7.92 x 57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 7.92 x 57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)]] | ||
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==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
An authentic [[MG42]] machine gun on the wall of the arms cave. Sailor later uses an actual MG42 when he is bursting through the prisoner huts, but it is never fired (the only firing scenes of the "MG-42" utilize the mocked up M60). | |||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 7.92 x 57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 7.92 x 57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)]] | ||
[[Image:UV-MG42a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:UV-MG42a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). Used primarily by Scott ([[Patrick Swayze]]). | When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] (BAR). Used primarily by Scott ([[Patrick Swayze]]). | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:UncommonV218.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Scott fires his BAR at the Laotian border patrol.]] | [[Image:UncommonV218.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Scott fires his BAR at the Laotian border patrol.]] | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the M1 Garand. | When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the [[M1 Garand]]. Used primarily by Col. Rhodes ([[Gene Hackman]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Jiang's associate in the bar is seen holding an M1 Carbine, however, he walks away when Rhodes begins his conversation with Jiang - .30 carbine. | |||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image:UV-M1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jiang's associate is carrying an M1 Carbine (late model) when Rhodes and Jiang sit at the table - .30 carbine]] | [[Image:UV-M1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jiang's associate is carrying an M1 Carbine (late model) when Rhodes and Jiang sit at the table - .30 carbine]] | ||
==Mosin Nagant Rifle== | ==Mosin Nagant Rifle== | ||
A Mosin Nagant Rifle is one of the weapons glimpsed in the arms dealer's cache. | |||
[[Image:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Full-length, Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54R.]] | [[Image:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Full-length, Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54R.]] | ||
[[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 mn.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 mn.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
A prison guard walks with a Remington 870 shotgun, later an arms dealer's guard is seen holding an 870. | |||
[[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 ukg.jpg |thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Uncommon Valor 1 ukg.jpg |thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:UV-Remington870a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The bodyguard to the left, at the Arms dealer's Bangkok villa, is armed with a Remington 870 - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:UV-Remington870a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The bodyguard to the left, at the Arms dealer's Bangkok villa, is armed with a Remington 870 - 12 gauge]] | ||
Revision as of 08:44, 10 August 2010
Uncommon Valor is a 1983 action film starring Gene Hackman as a retired Colonel who leads a group of Vietnam veterans and a young former Marine (Patrick Swayze) back to Vietnam on a mission to rescue POW's, one of which may be his son.
The following weapons were used in the film Uncommon Valor:
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver
Thai Police hold Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers when they apprehend Rhodes and the men.
Smith & Wesson Model 686 Revolver
One of the Thai Cops carries a Smith & Wesson Model 686 Revolver in the raid. Since the revolver was introduced in 1980 and as the scene takes place in 1983 Bangkok, this is possible.
M1911 pistol series
The M1911 is carried by several characters including Col. Rhodes (Gene Hackman), Wilkes (Fred Ward), and Blaster (Reb Brown).
M1 Thompson
When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the M1 Thompson. Wilkes, Blaster and Charts (Tim Thomerson) are armed with Thompsons that lack the compensator.
Uzi Submachine gun
A bodyguard who confronts Johnson and Rhodes is seen holding a standard Uzi 9mm.
CAR-15
When the men train for the mission in Galveston, they are seen firing CAR-15 rifles. Several LRRP members are also seen carrying the rifle in the 1972 Vietnam prologue.
MGC CAR-15
In the opening Vietnam sequence, LRRP (Long Range Reconaissance Patrol) members are seen running back to the helicopters, some (including Frank Rhodes) are carrying the MGC CAR-15 replica rifle. They are never seen firing. The CAR-15s by MGC were always sold with the replica 30 round magazines. Some of the CAR-15s in the film took 20 round magazines off of the MGC M16 replica rifles and used those. Others retained the stock 30 round magazine.
M16A1
Several LRRP members are seen running with M16A1's during the opening Vietnam sequence.
M16SP1
During the opening Vietnam sequence, Blaster is seen firing an M16SP1 rifle with slab side receiver.
Norinco Type-56
The Norinco Type-56 is a common assault rifle used in movies and television to stand-in for the AK-47. Seen carried by Laotian border patrol guards as well as Jiang (Kwai Hi Lim) and Lai Fun (Lau Nga Lai).
Chinese Type 56 Carbine
Laotian Border Patrol and Prison Camp guards are seen firing the Chinese Type 56 carbine rifle.
M14-E2
Scott (Patrick Swayze) uses an M14-E2 outfitted with a night vision scope as a sniper rifle during the training exercise.
M60 machine gun
An authentic M60 is carried by Sailor (Randall "Tex" Cobb) during the Vietnam sequence and during the training and preparation and actual rescue mission.
M60D
The "D" variant of the M60 is seen used by the Huey doorgunners during the Vietnam sequence. They are also mounted on a gunship near the end of the film.
"Fake" MG42
In the film, a fake barrel shroud is placed on a M60 machine gun to make it look like a MG42. You can notice in the photos there is no opening to remove the barrel on the right hand side. Also there is ammo bag hanger on the left side and the nut on the bottom of the gas cylinder is showing below the shroud. The stock was left off on the helicopter just like M60C gun and a fake rubber stock was add for the ground scene.
MG42
An authentic MG42 machine gun on the wall of the arms cave. Sailor later uses an actual MG42 when he is bursting through the prisoner huts, but it is never fired (the only firing scenes of the "MG-42" utilize the mocked up M60).
Browning Automatic Rifle
When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). Used primarily by Scott (Patrick Swayze).
M1 Garand
When their weapons are confiscated before the rescue mission, the men are forced to use older WWII-era weapons including the M1 Garand. Used primarily by Col. Rhodes (Gene Hackman).
M1 Carbine
Jiang's associate in the bar is seen holding an M1 Carbine, however, he walks away when Rhodes begins his conversation with Jiang - .30 carbine.
Mosin Nagant Rifle
A Mosin Nagant Rifle is one of the weapons glimpsed in the arms dealer's cache.
Remington 870
A prison guard walks with a Remington 870 shotgun, later an arms dealer's guard is seen holding an 870.
Lee-Enfield No.5 Jungle Carbine
Mauser 1935 Peruvian
Mauser Karabiner 98k
M79 Grenade Launcher
Seen briefly during the opening Vietnam sequence.
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
- A Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun is seen mounted on a Laotian patrol boat - .50 BMG. The one seen in the film is an acetylene gas firing mockup.
RPG-7
An RPG-7 is briefly seen being loaded near the end of the film, but not fired.
M18 57mm Recoilless Rifle
Used by Scott during the training exercise as well as Jiang and Johnson (Harold Sylvester).
MkII Hand Grenade
Seen among other WWII weapons and worn around the neck of Sailor. Also all members of the team during the rescue mission wear them on their web gear.
M18 Smoke Grenade
Seen amongst the ordnance on the table.
M18A1 Claymore
- Seen amongst the ordnance on the table. These have the obvious blue painted stripe on them, indicating that they are inert trainers and not the real thing.
