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A resistance fighter uses a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]] on the rooftop. | A resistance fighter uses a [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]] on the rooftop. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The resistance fighter (right) is seen firing the SMLE]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The resistence fighter's SMLE can be seen dropped on the rooftop if you look closely at the lower right. Note the distinctive nosepiece, identifying this as a No.1 Mk.3 rifle.]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
Revision as of 01:13, 25 August 2016
Empire of the Sun is a 1987 film based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard, directed by Stephen Spielberg. The film revolves around eleven year-old Jamie Graham, a China-born British subject who struggles to survive, alone, on the streets of Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War. Alongside John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, and Nigel Havers, the film is notable for being the first on-screen role for Christian Bale, who plays Jamie; also of note, Ben Stiller had a small role in the film, and during his work on the project, conceived the film Tropic Thunder.
The following weapons were used in the film Empire Of The Sun:
Handguns
Mauser C96
The Mauser C96 pistol is seen used by the Shanghai resistance fighters on the rooftop.
Webley Mk IV
A Webley Mk IV is also seen in the film.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is seen in the holster of an US Army colonel that confronts Jamie. A resistance fighter also appears to use one to fire on Japanese troops.
Colt New Service
A Colt New Service .45 Colt revolver is seen pulled when a Japanese pilot is seen with Jamie (Christian Bale).
Rifles
Arisaka Type 38
The Arisaka Type 38 was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III
A resistance fighter uses a Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III on the rooftop.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen carried by US Soldiers.
Machine Guns
Colt Monitor
A Colt Monitor (Browning Automatic Rifle) is also carried by a US soldier.
Browning M3 heavy machine gun
Browning M3 machine guns are the primary guns mounted in the wings of the P-51 Mustangs in the film.
Trivia Section
- The Japanese Zero fighters are in fact American-built Harvard trainers modified to look like the Zero.
- Eric Flynn, who plays a British POW, was actually a POW as a child in a Japanese camp.
- The can Jim 'Jamie' Graham (Christian Bale) drinks is Jerzee Evaporated Milk.
- Col. Marshall (Tom Danaher) was a Marine night fighter pilot in the Pacific in WWII and was credited with shooting down the last Japanese bomber of the war. He also flies one of the Japanese "Zeros" in the movie.