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'''''The Boys in Company C''''' is a 1978 Vietnam War satire that focuses on a group of young US Marines from their initiation into boot camp through their yearlong tour in Vietnam. The film co-starred [[Stan Shaw]], [[Andrew Stevens]], [[James Whitmore Jr.]], [[Michael Lembeck]] and featured the acting debut of [[R. Lee Ermey]], who played a boot camp drill instructor nine years before his role in ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]''. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie, who went on to direct the Vietnam War-themed films ''[[Purple Hearts]]'' and ''[[Going Back]]''. | '''''The Boys in Company C''''' is a 1978 Vietnam War satire that focuses on a group of young US Marines from their initiation into boot camp through their yearlong tour in Vietnam. The film co-starred [[Stan Shaw]], [[Andrew Stevens]], [[James Whitmore Jr.]], [[Michael Lembeck]] and featured the acting debut of [[R. Lee Ermey]], who played a boot camp drill instructor nine years before his role in ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]''. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie, who went on to direct the Vietnam War-themed films ''[[Purple Hearts]]'' and ''[[Going Back]]''. | ||
{{Film Title|The Boys in Company C}} | |||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== M16A1 | ==M16A1== | ||
The [[M16A1]] is the standard rifle used by both American and ARVN forces in the film, this particular model is somewhat anachronistic for the time period depicted (the majority of the film is set in 1968). Also anachronistic is the use of the 30 round "banana"-style magazine. | The [[M16A1]] is the standard rifle used by both American and ARVN forces in the film, this particular model is somewhat anachronistic for the time period depicted (the majority of the film is set in 1968). Also anachronistic is the use of the 30 round "banana"-style magazine. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:BICC 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tyrone Washington ([[Stan Shaw]]) engages in bayonet drills with his M16A1 during boot camp.]] | [[File:BICC 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tyrone Washington ([[Stan Shaw]]) engages in bayonet drills with his M16A1 during boot camp.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alvin Foster ([[James Canning]]) holds the M16A1 during boot camp.]] | [[File:BICC 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alvin Foster ([[James Canning]]) holds the M16A1 during boot camp.]] | ||
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==M16 (SP1)== | ==M16 (SP1)== | ||
Some of the Marines in the film appear to carry the [[ | Some of the Marines in the film appear to carry the [[M16 Rifle|M16 (SP1)]] rifle noted by its "slab-side" receiver. Just as seen in 1978's ''[[Apocalypse Now]]'' (which was also filmed in the Philippines around the same time), the use of the M16 is an error as the original M16 was never used by the United States Marine Corps or any other branch of the US Military other than the Air Force. | ||
[[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 (SP1) fitted with A1-style birdcage flash-hider (to imitate the M16A1) and 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:BICC 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The African-American Marine in the middle appears to carry an M16 instead of the A1 of the other troops.]] | [[File:BICC 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The African-American Marine in the middle appears to carry an M16 instead of the A1 of the other troops.]] | ||
==Norinco Type | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
VC Snipers are seen using [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles. | VC Snipers are seen using [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:BICC 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|VC Sniper using a [[Norinco Type 56]] rifle.]] | [[File:BICC 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|VC Sniper using a [[Norinco Type 56]] rifle.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== M60 | ==M60== | ||
The [[M60 machine gun]] is carried by several US Marines in the film, notably by Billy Ray Pike ([[Andrew Stevens]]) and Vinnie Fazio ([[Michael Lembeck]]). | The [[M60 machine gun]] is carried by several US Marines in the film, notably by Billy Ray Pike ([[Andrew Stevens]]) and Vinnie Fazio ([[Michael Lembeck]]). It's also seen mounted on US armored vehicles. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:BICC 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M60 is fired above the heads of Marine recruits. This is supposed to be a live-fire exercise, but the rounds seen here appear to be blanks.]] | [[File:BICC 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M60 is fired above the heads of Marine recruits. This is supposed to be a live-fire exercise, but the rounds seen here appear to be blanks.]] | ||
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[[File:BICC 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vinnie Fazio ([[Michael Lembeck]]) carries the M60.]] | [[File:BICC 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vinnie Fazio ([[Michael Lembeck]]) carries the M60.]] | ||
==M60D | ==M60D== | ||
The [[ | The [[M60D|M60D Machine Gun]] is briefly seen door-mounted on UH-1 Huey helicopters. | ||
[[Image:M60dMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60dMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:BICC 42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M60D is seen mounted on the Huey in the background.]] | [[File:BICC 42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M60D is seen mounted on the Huey in the background.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Other shot of the Huey with its guns.]] | [[File:BICC 44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Other shot of the Huey with its guns.]] | ||
==Browning M2HB | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
Several [[ | Several [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are seen in the film mounted in US Armored Personnel Carriers and other vehicles. Tyrone Washington ([[Stan Shaw]]) is notably seen pointing an M2 at an inept officer. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm)]] | ||
[[File:BICC 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:BICC 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2 machine gun is seen mounted on the M151 Jeep in the foreground.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:BICC 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing an M2HB.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:BICC 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is seen mounted on the APC.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:BICC 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tyrone ([[Stan Shaw]]) wields a [[Browning M2HB]].]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is seen held by several Marine officers and NCO's including Lt. Archer ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]), Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) and Captain Collins ([[Scott Hylands]]). | The [[M1911A1]] is seen held by several Marine officers and NCO's including Lt. Archer ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]), Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) and Captain Collins ([[Scott Hylands]]). | ||
[[File:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | [[File:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:BICC 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Archer ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]) holds the M1911A1 on an Army soldier to keep him from launching any more mortar rounds.]] | [[File:BICC 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Archer ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]) holds the M1911A1 on an Army soldier to keep him from launching any more mortar rounds.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is held by Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]).]] | [[File:BICC 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is held by Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]).]] | ||
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==High Standard K-100 Shotgun== | ==High Standard K-100 Shotgun== | ||
What appears to be a [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard K-100 Shotgun]] with a pistol grip and short barrel is carried by Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) in the film. | What appears to be a [[High Standard Flite King Shotgun Series|High Standard K-100 Shotgun]] with a pistol grip and short barrel is carried by Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) in the film. | ||
[[File:HSFliteK100.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HSFliteK100.jpg|thumb|none|500px|High Standard Model K-100 FLITE KING Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:BICC 48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) holds his shotgun on a suspected VC.]] | [[File:BICC 48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunnery Sergeant Curry ([[Noble Willingham]]) holds his shotgun on a suspected VC.]] | ||
[[File:BICC 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny on the left with the shotgun.]] | [[File:BICC 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny on the left with the shotgun.]] | ||
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==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
An [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position. | An [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[File:BICC 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position.]] | [[File:BICC 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position.]] | ||
==M79 grenade launcher== | ==M79 grenade launcher== | ||
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is held by Tyrone and Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position. | The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is held by Tyrone and Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 Grenade Launcher - 40mm]] | ||
[[File:BICC 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is held by Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position.]] | [[File:BICC 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is held by Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:26, 23 April 2015
The Boys in Company C is a 1978 Vietnam War satire that focuses on a group of young US Marines from their initiation into boot camp through their yearlong tour in Vietnam. The film co-starred Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, James Whitmore Jr., Michael Lembeck and featured the acting debut of R. Lee Ermey, who played a boot camp drill instructor nine years before his role in Full Metal Jacket. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie, who went on to direct the Vietnam War-themed films Purple Hearts and Going Back.
The following weapons were used in the film The Boys in Company C:
Rifles
M16A1
The M16A1 is the standard rifle used by both American and ARVN forces in the film, this particular model is somewhat anachronistic for the time period depicted (the majority of the film is set in 1968). Also anachronistic is the use of the 30 round "banana"-style magazine.
M16 (SP1)
Some of the Marines in the film appear to carry the M16 (SP1) rifle noted by its "slab-side" receiver. Just as seen in 1978's Apocalypse Now (which was also filmed in the Philippines around the same time), the use of the M16 is an error as the original M16 was never used by the United States Marine Corps or any other branch of the US Military other than the Air Force.
Norinco Type 56
VC Snipers are seen using Norinco Type 56 rifles.
Machine Guns
M60
The M60 machine gun is carried by several US Marines in the film, notably by Billy Ray Pike (Andrew Stevens) and Vinnie Fazio (Michael Lembeck). It's also seen mounted on US armored vehicles.
M60D
The M60D Machine Gun is briefly seen door-mounted on UH-1 Huey helicopters.
Browning M2HB
Several Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are seen in the film mounted in US Armored Personnel Carriers and other vehicles. Tyrone Washington (Stan Shaw) is notably seen pointing an M2 at an inept officer.
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen held by several Marine officers and NCO's including Lt. Archer (James Whitmore Jr.), Gunnery Sergeant Curry (Noble Willingham) and Captain Collins (Scott Hylands).
Shotguns
High Standard K-100 Shotgun
What appears to be a High Standard K-100 Shotgun with a pistol grip and short barrel is carried by Gunnery Sergeant Curry (Noble Willingham) in the film.
Other
M72 LAW
An M72 LAW is seen used by Tyrone to take out an enemy machine gun position.
M79 grenade launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is held by Tyrone and Billy Ray when the men in the company take out an enemy machine gun position.
