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Pvt. John Reese ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[M3 "Grease Gun"]] throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together "jungle style" for faster reloading. Interestingly Reese only has M1 Garand ammunition pouches, and not any box magazine pouches. | Pvt. John Reese ([[Steve McQueen]]) uses the [[M3 "Grease Gun"]] throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together "jungle style" 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: | [[Image:H4H 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. John Reese ([[Steve McQueen]]) assembles his [[M3 "Grease Gun"]] during a conversation with Homer.]] | ||
[[Image:HIFHM33.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Reese turns his M3 towards a clumsy soldier. Note the three mags taped together "jungle style".]] | [[Image:HIFHM33.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Reese turns his M3 towards a clumsy soldier. Note the three mags taped together "jungle style".]] | ||
[[Image:HIFHM36.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Reese prepares his M3 for the final assault on the pillbox.]] | [[Image:HIFHM36.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Reese prepares his M3 for the final assault on the pillbox.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:30, 7 March 2013
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Hell Is for Heroes is a 1962 World War II film directed by Don Siegel and stars Steve McQueen as a disillusioned US soldier who is part of a company that finds itself short-handed while they are engaged by advancing German forces. The film's cast included James Coburn, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker and Bob Newhart in his feature film debut. The film was co-written by Robert Pirosh, who also wrote the 1949 WWII film Battleground and would later go on to create the WWII television series Combat!
The following weapons were used in the film Hell Is for Heroes:
Submachine Guns
M3 "Grease Gun"
Pvt. John Reese (Steve McQueen) uses the M3 "Grease Gun" throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together "jungle style" for faster reloading. Interestingly Reese only has M1 Garand ammunition pouches, and not any box magazine pouches.
Note: As is common in firing blank ammunition, many weapons used in the film experienced malfunctions. The M3 submachine gun Steve McQueen uses in the film appears to have to be cleared constantly of jams by the actor, notably in the final battle.
MP40
The MP40 is used by opposing Germans forces.
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand by various characters including Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin), T/Sgt. Pike (Fess Parker), Sgt. Larkin (Harry Guardino), Homer Janeczek (Nick Adams) and Pvt. Driscoll (Bob Newhart).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen with the mortar crews.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Pvt. Kolinski (Mike Kellin) uses the Browning Automatic Rifle throughout the film.
Machine Guns
Karabiner 98k
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.
Machine Guns
Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12
The Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12 is seen during the final assault. This is actual stock footage of German soldiers using the machine gun.
Browning 1919
The Browning M1919A4 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.
Other
M2 Mortar
The M2 Mortar. is used by the U.S. troops during the final assault and the previous night.
M-2 Flamethrower
The M2 Flamethrower is used notably by Cpl. Henshaw (James Coburn) and Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin). When the flamethrower is seen being used, the igniter appears to be the one used with an M1A1 Flamethrower (no pistol grips), yet the fuel tanks are that of a M-2 flamethrower. Although a pair of typical M-2 Flamethrowers are seen, they are not actually used in the movie.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Mk 2 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
The film was produced on a low budget that quickly got out of control. Only two actors played German soldiers, meaning that they are killed multiple times during the film. Hell is for Heroes 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. Below are some screenshots of the stock footage of artillery.
