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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = The Water Diviner | |name = The Water Diviner | ||
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|country = [[Image:AUS.jpg|25px]] Australia | |country = [[Image:AUS.jpg|25px]] Australia | ||
|director = [[Russell Crowe]] | |director = [[Russell Crowe]] | ||
|date= 2014 | |date= December 26, 2014 | ||
|language = English<br>Turkish<br>Greek | |language = English<br>Turkish<br>Greek | ||
|studio=RatPac Entertainment<br>Seven Network Australia | |studio=RatPac Entertainment<br>Seven Network Australia | ||
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'''''The Water Diviner''''' is a 2014 Australian historical drama that marked the feature film directorial debut of [[Russell Crowe]]. The film's setting takes place in 1919, as Joshua Connor (portrayed by Crowe), an Australian farmer, begins a search for his three sons, all of whom went missing following the horrific battle at Gallipolli, Turkey in 1915. As the story progresses, Crowe gets involved with the Greek-Turkish War of 1919-1922. The film's cast also includes [[Olga Kurylenko]], [[Jai Courtney]], Cem Yilmaz and Yilmaz Erdogan. | '''''The Water Diviner''''' is a 2014 Australian historical drama that marked the feature film directorial debut of [[Russell Crowe]]. The film's setting takes place in 1919, as Joshua Connor (portrayed by Crowe), an Australian farmer, begins a search for his three sons, all of whom went missing following the horrific battle at Gallipolli, Turkey in 1915. As the story progresses, Crowe gets involved with the Greek-Turkish War of 1919-1922. The film's cast also includes [[Olga Kurylenko]], [[Jai Courtney]], Cem Yilmaz, and Yilmaz Erdogan. | ||
{{Film Title|The Water Diviner}} | {{Film Title|The Water Diviner}} | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Mauser C96== | ==Mauser C96== | ||
Major Hasan carries a [[Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] and is briefly seen shooting it. Later a Greek soldier captures it and is about to use it on Hasan himself. | Major Hasan carries a [[Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] and is briefly seen shooting it. Later a Greek soldier captures it and is about to use it on Hasan himself. | ||
[[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" Version for the German Army - 9x19mm. This model is World War One dated.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hasan firing during the train ambush.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hasan firing during the train ambush.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Greek soldier gloatingly loads Hasan's | [[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Greek soldier gloatingly loads Hasan's C96 in front of him as he prepares to execute Hasan. The cartridges appear to be 9mm Parabellum instead of the bottlenecked 7.63mm Mauser]] | ||
== Mle 1892 revolver== | ==Mle 1892 revolver== | ||
The leader of the Greek ambush party carries a [[Mle 1892 Revolver]]. | The leader of the Greek ambush party carries a [[Mle 1892 Revolver]]. | ||
[[Image:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerRevolver (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerRevolver (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III | =Rifles= | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III== | |||
The Australians are seen with the contemporary [[Lee-Enfield|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]]. | The Australians are seen with the contemporary [[Lee-Enfield|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]]. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British | [[Image:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Jemal ([[Cem Yilmaz]]) inspects a boobytrap SMLE left behind by the Anzac after they retreated from Gallipolli.]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Jemal ([[Cem Yilmaz]]) inspects a boobytrap SMLE left behind by the Anzac after they retreated from Gallipolli. The striking magazine cut-off is visible.]] | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Connor brothers in action at Gallipolli with their Mk.III's in a flashback.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Connor brothers in action at Gallipolli with their Mk.III's in a flashback.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Anzac soldier shooting Turkish wounded after capturing a trench.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Anzac soldier shooting Turkish wounded after capturing a trench.]] | ||
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[[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE3 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Mockup SMLE | ===Mockup SMLE=== | ||
The Commonwealth troops in Istanbul carries mockup Mk.III's. They are easily spotted due to the bolt handle being too far forward and the generally bulky | The Commonwealth troops in Istanbul carries mockup Mk.III's. They are easily spotted due to the bolt handle being too far forward and the generally bulky appearance of the weapon. | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerFalseSMLE (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the bolt handle's incorrect position on the weapon on the left. The magazine also seems to be too large compared to the Mk.III further indicating a mockup.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerFalseSMLE (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the bolt handle's incorrect position on the weapon on the left. The magazine also seems to be too large compared to the Mk.III further indicating a mockup.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerFalseSMLE (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the overall incorrect appearance of the weapon on the right.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerFalseSMLE (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the overall incorrect appearance of the weapon on the right.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I== | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I== | ||
In a brief shot the | In a brief shot, the anachronistic SMLE No.4 is shown during the Gallipolli battle. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. First placed in service with the British military in 1941.]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. First placed in service with the British military in 1941.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:TheWaterDivinerSMLE4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The protruding barrel gives away that it is a No.4 as opposed to the historically correct Mk.III.]] | ||
==Mauser | ==Mauser M1903/30== | ||
The Turks are equipped | The Turks are almost equipped with post-WWI updated [[Mauser Rifle Series#1903 Turkish Mauser|Mauser 1903/30 Rifles]], both during the Gallipolli battle flashback and later. | ||
[[ | [[Image:TurkishMauser03-30.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Turkish Mauser 1903/30 - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser ( | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Turkish soldiers preparing to assault at Gallipolli. Note the M1903 large stripper clip bridges and the notch, for 7.92x57mm rounds, on top the receiver.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers discovers the Anzac soldiers have already departed with the trenches now standing empty.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers discovers the Anzac soldiers have already departed with the trenches now standing empty. The bayonets seem to be correct M1890 sword bayonets.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Hasan's soldiers | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Hasan's soldiers uncover their rifles during the train ride.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Turkish Mauser aimed by soldiers on the train. Note the different types of stripper clip bridges.]] | ||
===Mauser Gewehr 1898 | ==Mauser Model 1938== | ||
One of Major Hasan's ([[Yilmaz Erdogan]]) soldiers is armed with a [[ | Some Turkish Model 1938 rifles can be seen among the Mausers. | ||
[[Image:Turk38Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Turkish Mauser Model 1938 - 7.92x57mm ("8mm Mauser")]] | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in center readies his Mauser. Note the smaller stripper clip bridges and the lack of the notch.]] | |||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | |||
One of Major Hasan's ([[Yilmaz Erdogan]]) soldiers is armed with a [[Gewehr 1898]] during the train scene. | |||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerGewehr98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the distinct rear sight.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerGewehr98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the distinct rear sight.]] | ||
==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== | |||
A Turkish soldier uses a [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]] during the train ambush. | A Turkish soldier uses a [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]] during the train ambush. | ||
[[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the hooded sight and the stacking hook just underneath the muzzle.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMauser (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the hooded sight and the stacking hook just underneath the muzzle.]] | ||
==Berthier Mle 1907-16== | |||
==Berthier Mle 1907-16 | |||
One of the Greek soldiers uses a [[Berthier Rifles|Berthier Mle 1907-16]] during the train ambush. | One of the Greek soldiers uses a [[Berthier Rifles|Berthier Mle 1907-16]] during the train ambush. | ||
[[Image:FusilM1916.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Berthier Mle 1907-16 Rifle - 8mm Lebel]] | [[Image:FusilM1916.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Berthier Mle 1907-16 Rifle - 8mm Lebel]] | ||
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==Turkish Berthier Carbine== | ==Turkish Berthier Carbine== | ||
A Turkish [[Berthier Rifles#Fusil Modèle 1916 Carabine|Fusil Modèle 1916 Carabine]] is used by one of the Greek raiders during the train ambush. | |||
[[Image:Bert-c92 70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Berthier Model 1916 Carabine. This model differs some from the Turkish version but is essentially the same]] | [[Image:Bert-c92 70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Berthier Model 1916 Carabine. This model differs some from the Turkish version but is essentially the same]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerCarbine (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Jemal threatened by the Greek carrying a carbine. (hardcoded subtitles)]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerCarbine (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Jemal threatened by the Greek carrying a carbine. (hardcoded subtitles)]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerCarbine (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front sight of carbine]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerCarbine (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front sight of carbine]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerCarbine (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerCarbine (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Other bolt action rifles== | |||
The Greek raiding party all carry bolt action rifles of an unknown sort. Some are possibly a mockup SMLE Mk.III. | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==Small caliber bolt action rifle== | ==Small caliber bolt action rifle== | ||
In a flashback Connor recalls his sons after a successful hunt. The eldest is carrying a small bolt action rifle. | In a flashback, Connor recalls his sons after a successful hunt. The eldest is carrying a small bolt action rifle. | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerRifle (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Bergmann MP18== | |||
A Greek soldier is seen with a [[Bergmann MP18]] during the train ambush. | |||
[[Image:MP18.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with 32 round Drum - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMP18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier mows down some Turks inside the wagon.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==Maxim MG08== | ==Maxim MG08== | ||
The Turkish and later Greek soldiers are armed with a [[Maxim MG08]] mounted on a 'sledge' mount. | The Turkish and later Greek soldiers are armed with a [[Maxim MG08]] fitted with a Z.F.12 scope mounted on a 'sledge' mount. | ||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMaxim (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Maxim used during the Gallipolli battle.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMaxim (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Maxim used during the Gallipolli battle.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerMaxim (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Used again at the train ambush by Greek soldiers. This is most likely the same MG as used in the Gallipolli scene.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerMaxim (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Used again at the train ambush by Greek soldiers. This is most likely the same MG as used in the Gallipolli scene.]] | ||
==Single and Double barrelled shotgun== | =Other= | ||
At least one Turkish civilian is armed with a double barrelled shotgun and another with what looks like a single barrel. | |||
==Single and Double-barrelled shotgun== | |||
At least one Turkish civilian is armed with a double-barrelled shotgun and another with what looks like a single barrel. | |||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerShotgun (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the exposed hammers.]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerShotgun (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the exposed hammers.]] | ||
[[File:TheWaterDivinerShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Civilian on the left with what looks like a single barrel shotgun. (subtitles are hardcoded)]] | [[File:TheWaterDivinerShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Civilian on the left with what looks like a single barrel shotgun. (subtitles are hardcoded)]] | ||
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The Water Diviner is a 2014 Australian historical drama that marked the feature film directorial debut of Russell Crowe. The film's setting takes place in 1919, as Joshua Connor (portrayed by Crowe), an Australian farmer, begins a search for his three sons, all of whom went missing following the horrific battle at Gallipolli, Turkey in 1915. As the story progresses, Crowe gets involved with the Greek-Turkish War of 1919-1922. The film's cast also includes Olga Kurylenko, Jai Courtney, Cem Yilmaz, and Yilmaz Erdogan.
The following weapons were used in the film The Water Diviner:
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Handguns
Mauser C96
Major Hasan carries a Mauser C96 "Red 9" and is briefly seen shooting it. Later a Greek soldier captures it and is about to use it on Hasan himself.
Mle 1892 revolver
The leader of the Greek ambush party carries a Mle 1892 Revolver.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III
The Australians are seen with the contemporary Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III.
Mockup SMLE
The Commonwealth troops in Istanbul carries mockup Mk.III's. They are easily spotted due to the bolt handle being too far forward and the generally bulky appearance of the weapon.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
In a brief shot, the anachronistic SMLE No.4 is shown during the Gallipolli battle.
Mauser M1903/30
The Turks are almost equipped with post-WWI updated Mauser 1903/30 Rifles, both during the Gallipolli battle flashback and later.
Mauser Model 1938
Some Turkish Model 1938 rifles can be seen among the Mausers.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
One of Major Hasan's (Yilmaz Erdogan) soldiers is armed with a Gewehr 1898 during the train scene.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
A Turkish soldier uses a Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine during the train ambush.
Berthier Mle 1907-16
One of the Greek soldiers uses a Berthier Mle 1907-16 during the train ambush.
Turkish Berthier Carbine
A Turkish Fusil Modèle 1916 Carabine is used by one of the Greek raiders during the train ambush.
Other bolt action rifles
The Greek raiding party all carry bolt action rifles of an unknown sort. Some are possibly a mockup SMLE Mk.III.
Small caliber bolt action rifle
In a flashback, Connor recalls his sons after a successful hunt. The eldest is carrying a small bolt action rifle.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
A Greek soldier is seen with a Bergmann MP18 during the train ambush.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08
The Turkish and later Greek soldiers are armed with a Maxim MG08 fitted with a Z.F.12 scope mounted on a 'sledge' mount.
Other
Single and Double-barrelled shotgun
At least one Turkish civilian is armed with a double-barrelled shotgun and another with what looks like a single barrel.