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Hell is for Heroes is a World War II film directed by Don Seigel in 1962. | |||
[[Image:HellisforHeroesPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Movie Poster for '''Hell is for Heroes (1962)''']]__TOC__<br clear="all"> | [[Image:HellisforHeroesPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Movie Poster for '''Hell is for Heroes (1962)''']]__TOC__<br clear="all"> | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] by various characters including Pvt. Corby ([[Bobby Darin]]), Sgt. Pike ([[Fess Parker]]), Sgt. Larkin ([[Harry Guardino]]), and Homer ([[Nick Adams]]) to name a few. | |||
[[Image:M1_Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand]] | [[Image:M1_Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand]] | ||
[[Image:Hifhg.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hifhg.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[Image:Hifhg3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hifhg3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Hifhg4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hifhg4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen with the motor crews. | |||
[[Image:M1 | |||
[[Image:Carbine.JPG|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine]] | |||
[[Image:Carbine2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine]] | |||
== M3 submachine gun == | == M3 submachine gun == | ||
Reese uses the [[M3 submachine gun]] throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together for faster reloading. | Reese ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[M3 submachine gun]] throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together for faster reloading. Interestingly Reese only has M1 Garand ammunition pouches, and not any box magazine pouches. | ||
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun"]] | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun"]] | ||
[[Image:HIFHM3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:HIFHM3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[Image:HIFHM37.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:HIFHM37.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
'''Note:''' Due to an escalating cost in budget many of the films weapons and props | '''Note:''' Due to an escalating cost in budget many of the films weapons and props didn’t work properly or looked fake. Many weapons used in the film experienced malfunctions. The M3 submachine gun Steve McQueen uses in the film kept jamming and this can be noticed in several scenes. | ||
[[Image:HIFHM38.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McQueen clears a jam in his M3]] | [[Image:HIFHM38.JPG|thumb|none|500px|McQueen clears a jam in his M3]] | ||
[[Image:HIFHM39.JPG |thumb|none|500px|Mcqueen has to clear another jam just a few seconds later.]] | [[Image:HIFHM39.JPG |thumb|none|500px|Mcqueen has to clear another jam just a few seconds later.]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
Private Kolinski uses the Browning Automatic Rifle through out the film. | Private Kolinski uses the [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] through out the film. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning Automatic Rifle "B.A.R."]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning Automatic Rifle "B.A.R."]] | ||
[[Image:HIFHBAR.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:HIFHBAR.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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==Mauser K98== | ==Mauser K98== | ||
The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by opposing German forces. After killing a charging German, Reese picks up the dead soldiers Karabiner 98k rifle and removes the bolt so no other enemies can quickly use the rifle. | |||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40]] | |||
[[Image:HIFHM.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:HIFHM2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:HIFHRM3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Note the removed bolt in Reese's right hand.]] | |||
[[Image:HIFHM4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The [[MP40]] is used by opposing Germans forces. | |||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40]] | ||
[[Image:HIFHMP.JPG|thumb|none|500px|MP40]] | |||
[[Image:HIFHMP2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|MP40]] | |||
==Schwarzlose MG M.07/12== | |||
The Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 is seen during the final assault. This is actual stock footage of German soldiers using the machine gun. | |||
[[Image:Schwarzlose.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Schwarzlose2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Browning 1919== | ==Browning 1919== | ||
The [[Browning 1919]] is seen being carried by a soldier in the beginning of the movie, and later on during the final attack. | |||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning 1919 machine gun]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning 1919 machine gun]] | ||
[[Image:Hifhb1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hifhb1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Hifhb2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Hifhb2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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==Browning M2== | ==Browning M2== | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg |thumb|none| | The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on a tank during the final assault. The footage of the tank is actually stock footage. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Browning M2 machine gun]] | |||
[[Image:BM2mg.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
== M2 Mortar == | |||
The [[M2 mortar]] is used by the U.S. troops during the final assault and the previous night. | |||
[[Image:Flame4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:M22.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:M23.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M-2 Flamethrower== | ==M-2 Flamethrower== | ||
The [[M-2 Flamethrower]] is used by Cpl. Henshaw ([[James Coburn]]) and several others. The firing mechanism looks like an M1A1 flamethrower, yet the fuel tanks are that of a M-2 flamethrower. Although a pair of typical M-2 Flamethrowers are seen, they are never fired in the movie. | |||
[[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|00px|M-2 Flamethrower]] | ||
[[Image:Flame.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Flame2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Flame3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Flame4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Mk 2 hand grenade== | ==Mk 2 hand grenade== | ||
[[Mk2 hand grenades]] are used by Reese and various soldiers. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 Hand | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[Image:MK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:MK22.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:MK23.JPG|thumb|none|500px|close up of the prop Mk2 grenade]] | |||
== S Mines == | |||
During an attempted attack on the enemy bunker, Reese leads a the group of soldier through a mine field loaded with S-mines. | |||
[[Image:Smine-sensor.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Smine.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Special== | ==Special== | ||
Hell is for Hero utilizes the use of stock war footage shot during WWII. As with some other war movies of the era, filmmakers inserted clips of actual war footage saving time and money. Most of the stock footage is of artillery being fired, but also includes the some of machine gun fire. | |||
[[Image:Real.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Real2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Real3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Real4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Real5.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Real6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:Real7.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
Revision as of 04:24, 31 October 2009
Hell is for Heroes is a World War II film directed by Don Seigel in 1962.
The following guns were used in the film Hell is for Heroes:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand by various characters including Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin), Sgt. Pike (Fess Parker), Sgt. Larkin (Harry Guardino), and Homer (Nick Adams) to name a few.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen with the motor crews.
M3 submachine gun
Reese (Steve McQueen) uses the M3 submachine gun throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together for faster reloading. Interestingly Reese only has M1 Garand ammunition pouches, and not any box magazine pouches.
Note: Due to an escalating cost in budget many of the films weapons and props didn’t work properly or looked fake. Many weapons used in the film experienced malfunctions. The M3 submachine gun Steve McQueen uses in the film kept jamming and this can be noticed in several scenes.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Private Kolinski uses the Browning Automatic Rifle through out the film.
Mauser K98
The Karabiner 98k is used by opposing German forces. After killing a charging German, Reese picks up the dead soldiers Karabiner 98k rifle and removes the bolt so no other enemies can quickly use the rifle.
MP40
The MP40 is used by opposing Germans forces.
Schwarzlose MG M.07/12
The Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 is seen during the final assault. This is actual stock footage of German soldiers using the machine gun.
Browning 1919
The Browning 1919 is seen being carried by a soldier in the beginning of the movie, and later on during the final attack.
Browning M2
The Browning M2 is seen mounted on a tank during the final assault. The footage of the tank is actually stock footage.
M2 Mortar
The M2 mortar is used by the U.S. troops during the final assault and the previous night.
M-2 Flamethrower
The M-2 Flamethrower is used by Cpl. Henshaw (James Coburn) and several others. The firing mechanism looks like an M1A1 flamethrower, yet the fuel tanks are that of a M-2 flamethrower. Although a pair of typical M-2 Flamethrowers are seen, they are never fired in the movie.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Mk2 hand grenades are used by Reese and various soldiers.
S Mines
During an attempted attack on the enemy bunker, Reese leads a the group of soldier through a mine field loaded with S-mines.
Special
Hell is for Hero utilizes the use of stock war footage shot during WWII. As with some other war movies of the era, filmmakers inserted clips of actual war footage saving time and money. Most of the stock footage is of artillery being fired, but also includes the some of machine gun fire.
