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[[FN_FAL|FN rifles]] are used by the hijackers. At one point in the film, Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) is seen with an FN he has taken from a hijacker.The rifles have the flash hider of an L1A1, but the handguards and front sights as would be found on an FN FAL. | [[FN_FAL|FN rifles]] are used by the hijackers. At one point in the film, Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) is seen with an FN he has taken from a hijacker.The rifles have the flash hider of an L1A1, but the handguards and front sights as would be found on an FN FAL. | ||
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62 Nato - Variation of the FN FAL rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|450px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:WhenEightBellsToll-FNFAL1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) uses a FN rifle with bayonet to hold a hijacker at bay.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:WhenEightBellsToll-FNFAL2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the hijackers fires his FAL during the shoot out.]] | ||
==SIG 510== | ==SIG 510== | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 20 May 2018
When Eight Bells Toll is a 1971 spy thriller starring Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, & Jack Hawkins. The screenplay was written by Alistair Maclean (Guns of Navarone, Where Eagles Dare, Ice Station Zebra), based on his book. Anthony Hopkins stars as Philip Calvert, a naval intelligence agent working undercover to the catch smugglers who have been hijacking ships containing gold bullion.
The following weapons were used in the film When Eight Bells Toll:
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Handguns
Colt Peacemaker
The Single Action Army Colt Peacemaker was held by a Naval Intelligence spy, Baker (Prentis Hancock) in the opening scene at Philip Calvert (Anthony Hopkins) on board of HMS Nantesville, unbeknownst to the latter that the marksman was already dead. The scene plays accurately as in the novel when the opening chapter (told from Calvert's point of view) gives the Peacemaker a backstory and in-depth description.
Inglis Hi-Power
Inglis Hi-Powers are used by the smugglers. Lavorsky (Ferdy Mayne), head of the hijacking operation, and Captain Imrie (Peter Arne), a member of his crew, use one in the shoot out at the end of the film.
Enfield No. 2 Mark 1
Philip Calvert (Anthony Hopkins) uses an Enfield No.2 revolver throughout the film. At one point, Uncle Arthur (Robert Morley) uses the same pistol, as well.
Submachine Guns
Sterling Mk. 4
The smugglers can be seen using Sterling Mk. 4 submachine guns. Calvert (Anthony Hopkins) equips himself with a Sterling during the shoot out with the Hijackers at the end of the film. When Calvert enlists the aid of shark hunter Tim Hutchinson (Leon Collins) and his men to confront the smugglers, they arm themselves with Sterlings as well.
Rifles
FN SLR
FN rifles are used by the hijackers. At one point in the film, Calvert (Anthony Hopkins) is seen with an FN he has taken from a hijacker.The rifles have the flash hider of an L1A1, but the handguards and front sights as would be found on an FN FAL.
SIG 510
When the hijackers try to shoot down the helicopter Calvert is aboard, they are armed with STG-57 rifles.
Grenade
No. 36 grenade
A British No. 36 Mills Bomb is used by Calvert (Anthony Hopkins) near the end.
