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[[Image:Sahara95_poster.jpg|thumb|right|301px|''Sahara'' (1995)]] | [[Image:Sahara95_poster.jpg|thumb|right|301px|''Sahara'' (1995)]] | ||
''Sahara'' (aka ''Desert Storm'') is the 1995 remake of [[Sahara (1943)|the 1943 classic WWII film]] | ''Sahara'' (aka ''Desert Storm'') is the 1995 remake of [[Sahara (1943)|the 1943 classic WWII film]] starring [[Humphrey Bogart]]. Directed by [[:Category:Brian Trenchard-Smith|Brian Trenchard-Smith]], the film features [[James Belushi]] in the Bogart role. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Sahara'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Sahara'':''' | ||
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==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
[[M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine guns are used by | [[M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine guns are used by Master Sergeant Gunn ([[James Belushi]]), Jimmy ([[Mark Lee]]), Waco ([[Paul Empson]]) and Bates ([[Alan David Lee]]). M/Sgt. Gunn and Bates use them until they run dry, Jimmy gets shot by German soldiers while firing it, and Waco never fires his. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30 | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30 round magazine - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:thompson-s.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Sgt. Gunn fires his M1928A1 Thompson at German soldiers.]] | [[Image:thompson-s.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M/Sgt. Gunn fires his M1928A1 Thompson at German soldiers.]] | ||
[[image:thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Waco holds his M1928A1 Thompson and Jimmy | [[image:thompson1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Waco holds his M1928A1 Thompson and Jimmy has his slung over his back. An MG42 is seen mounted on a German half-track.]] | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
Dismounted from the tank, a [[Browning M1919A4]] contributed a lot in the fight against the Germans. While mostly used by Tambul ([[Robert Wisdom]]), it is later used by M/Sgt. Gunn. M/Sgt. Gunn ([[James Belushi]]) uses it in its antiaircraft role mounted on the turret to shoot down a German Aircraft at the beginning of the film. | |||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on M2 tripod - .30-06.]] | ||
[[image:mp40-bt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 is seen in front of Sergeant-Major Tambul.]] | [[image:mp40-bt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 is seen in front of Sergeant-Major Tambul.]] | ||
[[image:m1919-b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. Gunn fires the Browning M1919A4 while Bates | [[image:m1919-b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M/Sgt. Gunn fires the Browning M1919A4 while Bates fires the Bren.]] | ||
==Bren Light Machine Gun== | ==Bren Light Machine Gun== | ||
[[Bren| Bren Light Machine Gun]] is | [[Bren| Bren Light Machine Gun]] is carried by two British soldiers—Casey ([[William Upjohn]]) and William ([[Simon Westaway]])—who use them against German soldiers. After they die, one of the Brens is used by Bates ([[Alan David Lee]]) to repel the second German attack. The [[Bren]] was the British army's main light machine gun in WW2. | ||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk I Light Machine Gun - .303 British.]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk I Light Machine Gun - .303 British.]] | ||
[[image:bren-lmg-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Casey fires the Bren at German soldiers in the first attack.]] | [[image:bren-lmg-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Casey fires the Bren at German soldiers in the first attack.]] | ||
[[image:m1919-b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. Gunn fires the Browning M1919A4 while Bates | [[image:m1919-b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M/Sgt. Gunn fires the Browning M1919A4 while Bates fires the Bren.]] | ||
[[image:bren-lmg-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bates with | [[image:bren-lmg-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bates with a Bren.]] | ||
==Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLE== | ==Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLE== | ||
LeRoux ([[Michael Massee]]) and Sergeant-Major Tambul ([[Robert Wisdom]]) carry [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLE]]s as their | LeRoux ([[Michael Massee]]) and Sergeant-Major Tambul ([[Robert Wisdom]]) carry [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLE]]s as their primary weapon fitted with bayonets. LeRoux uses the rifle during both German attacks while Sergeant-Major Tambul never fires his. At the beginning of the film, a young British soldier named Mike Clarkson ([[Todd MacDonald]]) also had a Lee Enfield rifle but he died before he could use it. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] | ||
[[image:le-b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sergeant-Major Tambul seen the U.S. M3 Lee tank while holding Lee Enfield.]] | [[image:le-b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sergeant-Major Tambul seen on the U.S. M3 Lee tank while holding Lee Enfield.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
[[Karabiner 98k]] | [[Karabiner 98k]] was standard rifle of German army during World War II, known to be Hitler's favorite rifle. Many German soldiers used this rifle to attack the Allied soldiers during both attacks in this film. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
[[image:kar98k.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldiers attack the Allies soldiers with their Karabiner 98ks.]] | [[image:kar98k.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldiers attack the Allies soldiers with their Karabiner 98ks.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle== | ==Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle== | ||
[[Karabiner 98k| Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle]] is used by German sniper. He killed LeRoux ([[Michael Massee]]) and Williams ([[Simon Westaway]]) with this rifle. | [[Karabiner 98k| Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle]] is used by the German sniper. He killed LeRoux ([[Michael Massee]]) and Williams ([[Simon Westaway]]) with this rifle. | ||
[[Image:tur3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k with Zeiss ZF42 scope and hooded front sight - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:tur3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k with Zeiss ZF42 scope and hooded front sight - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]]s along with | Many of the German soldiers carry [[MP40]]s along with [[Karabiner 98k]]s. Some of the Allied soldiers—Bates ([[Alan David Lee]]), Sergeant-Major Tambul ([[Robert Wisdom]]), Waco ([[Paul Empson]])—also use captured MP40s against German soldiers when their original weapons run dry. Most notably M/Sgt. Gunn ([[James Belushi]]) is seen using one at the end of the film and in the movie poster. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[image:mp40-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldier fires his MP40 at the | [[image:mp40-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldier fires his MP40 at the Allied soldiers.]] | ||
[[image:mp40-bt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bates and Sergeant-Major Tambul | [[image:mp40-bt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bates and Sergeant-Major Tambul brandishing their captured MP40s.]] | ||
[[image:bren-lmg-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Waco is seen aiming | [[image:bren-lmg-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Waco is seen aiming an MP40 at the German sniper who killed LeRoux, but didn't fire.]] | ||
==MG15== | ==MG15== | ||
[[MG15 machine gun]] is seen firing at | [[MG15 machine gun]] is seen firing at Allied soldiers and the M3 Lee Tank mounted on the German Aircraft at the beginning of the film. | ||
[[Image:MG15.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MG15 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:MG15.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MG15 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
[[MG34]] is used by German soldiers during both | The [[MG34]] is used by German soldiers during both infantry attacks in the film. Near the end of the film, Bates ([[Alan David Lee]]) is seen holding this gun but doesn't fire it. | ||
[[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
[[image:mg34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldier | [[image:mg34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldier is shot by LeRoux while holding the MG34.]] | ||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
[[MG42]] is seen mounted on German half-track. Later Captain Halliday ([[Jerome Ehlers]]) | An [[MG42]] is seen mounted on German half-track. Later Captain Halliday ([[Jerome Ehlers]]) uses this gun against German infantry. German soldiers also use it along with the [[MG34]]s used during both attacks. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
[[image:Mg42-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldier fires the MG42 at Allies soldiers.]] | [[image:Mg42-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German soldier fires the MG42 at Allies soldiers.]] | ||
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==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
Sergeant Gunn carries | Master Sergeant Gunn carries a [[Colt M1911A1]] as his sidearm throughout the film, but he never fires it. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[image:ColtM1911a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. Gunn pulls his Colt M1911A1 on German pilot.]] | [[image:ColtM1911a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M/Sgt. Gunn pulls his Colt M1911A1 on German pilot.]] | ||
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
[[Luger P08]] is | [[Luger P08]] is the German pilot's sidearm which is surrendered to M/Sgt. Gunn ([[James Belushi]]) after he is shot down. This gun is never fired in the film. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[image:luger-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German pilot | [[image:luger-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German pilot draws his Luger P08 on Allies soldiers.]] | ||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
[[Walther P38]] is the sidearm of Major Von Falken ([[Alexander Petersons]]), the German commanding officer | [[Walther P38]] is the sidearm of Major Von Falken ([[Alexander Petersons]]), the German commanding officer. He uses it to execute the soldier who gave up Gunn's information about the German forces. Later, LeRoux seizes it after stabbing Major Von Falken and shoots the German soldier accompanying the officer to the negotiations. Unfortunately, LeRoux ([[Michael Massee]]) is killed by a German sniper while he running. | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[image:waltherp38-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Major Von Falken shoots the proclaimed traitor with his Walther P38.]] | [[image:waltherp38-s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Major Von Falken shoots the proclaimed traitor with his Walther P38.]] | ||
==Beretta M1934== | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
German pilot also carries | German pilot also carries a [[Beretta M1934]] in his boot. It is taken taken by M/Sgt. Gunn ([[James Belushi]]) after Tambul finds it while doing a "thorough search". It is never fired throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP.]] | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP.]] | ||
==Webley Mk IV== | ==Webley Mk IV== | ||
Captain Halliday ([[Jerome Ehlers]]) carries one [[Webley Mk IV]] as his main sidearm throughout the film, but | Captain Halliday ([[Jerome Ehlers]]) carries one [[Webley Mk IV]] as his main sidearm throughout the film with the appropriate lanyard fitted, but never fires it. | ||
[[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk IV - .38 S&W.]] | [[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk IV - .38 S&W.]] | ||
[[image:ColtM1911a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Captain Halliday pulls his Webley Mk IV on German pilot.]] | [[image:ColtM1911a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Captain Halliday pulls his Webley Mk IV on German pilot.]] | ||
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
[[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is standard grenade of the German Army in World War II and in this film. They use it during both | [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is the standard grenade of the German Army in World War II and in this film. They use it during both attacks. | ||
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Model 24 Stick Grenade.]] | [[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Model 24 Stick Grenade.]] | ||
[[image:granate.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Williams grabs one grenade to throw German soldiers in first attack.]] | [[image:granate.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Williams grabs one grenade to throw German soldiers in first attack.]] | ||
==Model 39 Eihandgranate== | ==Model 39 Eihandgranate== | ||
[[Model 39 Eihandgranate]] is used by German soldiers along with | [[Model 39 Eihandgranate]] is used by German soldiers along with [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s during both attacks. Allies also use this grenade to against German soldiers, most notably Bates ([[Alan David Lee]]) and LeRoux ([[Michael Massee]]). | ||
[[Image:M39 Eihandgranate.JPG|thumb|none|200px|Model 39 Egg Grenade.]] | [[Image:M39 Eihandgranate.JPG|thumb|none|200px|Model 39 Egg Grenade.]] | ||
Revision as of 21:43, 24 January 2013
Sahara (aka Desert Storm) is the 1995 remake of the 1943 classic WWII film starring Humphrey Bogart. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, the film features James Belushi in the Bogart role.
The following weapons were used in the film Sahara:
M1928A1 Thompson
M1928A1 Thompson submachine guns are used by Master Sergeant Gunn (James Belushi), Jimmy (Mark Lee), Waco (Paul Empson) and Bates (Alan David Lee). M/Sgt. Gunn and Bates use them until they run dry, Jimmy gets shot by German soldiers while firing it, and Waco never fires his.
Browning M1919A4
Dismounted from the tank, a Browning M1919A4 contributed a lot in the fight against the Germans. While mostly used by Tambul (Robert Wisdom), it is later used by M/Sgt. Gunn. M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) uses it in its antiaircraft role mounted on the turret to shoot down a German Aircraft at the beginning of the film.
Bren Light Machine Gun
Bren Light Machine Gun is carried by two British soldiers—Casey (William Upjohn) and William (Simon Westaway)—who use them against German soldiers. After they die, one of the Brens is used by Bates (Alan David Lee) to repel the second German attack. The Bren was the British army's main light machine gun in WW2.
Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLE
LeRoux (Michael Massee) and Sergeant-Major Tambul (Robert Wisdom) carry Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III SMLEs as their primary weapon fitted with bayonets. LeRoux uses the rifle during both German attacks while Sergeant-Major Tambul never fires his. At the beginning of the film, a young British soldier named Mike Clarkson (Todd MacDonald) also had a Lee Enfield rifle but he died before he could use it.
Karabiner 98k
Karabiner 98k was standard rifle of German army during World War II, known to be Hitler's favorite rifle. Many German soldiers used this rifle to attack the Allied soldiers during both attacks in this film.
Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle
Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle is used by the German sniper. He killed LeRoux (Michael Massee) and Williams (Simon Westaway) with this rifle.
MP40
Many of the German soldiers carry MP40s along with Karabiner 98ks. Some of the Allied soldiers—Bates (Alan David Lee), Sergeant-Major Tambul (Robert Wisdom), Waco (Paul Empson)—also use captured MP40s against German soldiers when their original weapons run dry. Most notably M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) is seen using one at the end of the film and in the movie poster.
MG15
MG15 machine gun is seen firing at Allied soldiers and the M3 Lee Tank mounted on the German Aircraft at the beginning of the film.
MG34
The MG34 is used by German soldiers during both infantry attacks in the film. Near the end of the film, Bates (Alan David Lee) is seen holding this gun but doesn't fire it.
MG42
An MG42 is seen mounted on German half-track. Later Captain Halliday (Jerome Ehlers) uses this gun against German infantry. German soldiers also use it along with the MG34s used during both attacks.
Colt M1911A1
Master Sergeant Gunn carries a Colt M1911A1 as his sidearm throughout the film, but he never fires it.
Luger P08
Luger P08 is the German pilot's sidearm which is surrendered to M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) after he is shot down. This gun is never fired in the film.
Walther P38
Walther P38 is the sidearm of Major Von Falken (Alexander Petersons), the German commanding officer. He uses it to execute the soldier who gave up Gunn's information about the German forces. Later, LeRoux seizes it after stabbing Major Von Falken and shoots the German soldier accompanying the officer to the negotiations. Unfortunately, LeRoux (Michael Massee) is killed by a German sniper while he running.
Beretta M1934
German pilot also carries a Beretta M1934 in his boot. It is taken taken by M/Sgt. Gunn (James Belushi) after Tambul finds it while doing a "thorough search". It is never fired throughout the film.
Webley Mk IV
Captain Halliday (Jerome Ehlers) carries one Webley Mk IV as his main sidearm throughout the film with the appropriate lanyard fitted, but never fires it.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Model 24 Stielhandgranate is the standard grenade of the German Army in World War II and in this film. They use it during both attacks.
Model 39 Eihandgranate
Model 39 Eihandgranate is used by German soldiers along with Model 24 Stielhandgranates during both attacks. Allies also use this grenade to against German soldiers, most notably Bates (Alan David Lee) and LeRoux (Michael Massee).
GrW Mortar
In the second attack of German army, German mortar teams use this mortar to support German Infantryman.
