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''When Eight Bells Toll'' is a 1971 thriller starring [[Anthony Hopkins]], Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, & [[Jack Hawkins]]. The screenplay was written by Alistair Maclean ([[Guns of Navarone]], [[Where Eagles Dare]]), based on his book. [[Anthony Hopkins]] stars as Philip Calvert, a naval officer working undercover to the catch smugglers who have been hijacking ships containing gold bullion. | ''When Eight Bells Toll'' is a 1971 thriller starring [[Anthony Hopkins]], Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, & [[Jack Hawkins]]. The screenplay was written by Alistair Maclean ([[Guns of Navarone]], [[Where Eagles Dare]]), based on his book. [[Anthony Hopkins]] stars as Philip Calvert, a naval officer working undercover to the catch smugglers who have been hijacking ships containing gold bullion. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Inglis Hi-Power== | ==Inglis Hi-Power== | ||
[[Browning Hi-Power|Inglis Hi-Powers]] are used by the smugglers. Lavorsky (Ferdy Mayne), head of the hijacking operation, uses one in the shoot out at the end of the film. | [[Browning Hi-Power|Inglis Hi-Powers]] are used by the smugglers. Lavorsky ([[Ferdy Mayne]]), head of the hijacking operation, uses one in the shoot out at the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:Inglis Hi-Power.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Inglis Hi-Power 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:Inglis Hi-Power.JPG|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:WEBTHipower.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A hijacker armed with a Hi-power.]] | [[Image:WEBTHipower.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A hijacker armed with a Hi-power.]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTHipower2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The same hijacker fires at Calvert with his Hi-power during the shoot out.]] | [[Image:WEBTHipower2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The same hijacker fires at Calvert with his Hi-power during the shoot out.]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTHipower3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lavorsky ([[Ferdy Mayne]]) with Hi-power pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:WEBTHipower3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lavorsky (Ferdy Mayne) with Hi-power pistol.]] | |||
==Enfield No. 2 Mark 1== | ==Enfield No. 2 Mark 1== | ||
Calvert can be seen using a [[Enfield No.2 | Calvert can be seen using a [[Enfield No.2]] revolver throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Enfield No2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Enfield No2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) uses an Enfield No. 2 Mark 1 revolver at the beginning of the shoot out before using the Sterling SMG.]] | [[Image:WEBTEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) uses an Enfield No. 2 Mark 1 revolver at the beginning of the shoot out before using the Sterling SMG.]] | ||
= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Sterling Mk. 4== | |||
==Sterling | The smugglers can be seen using [[Sterling_SMG|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. | ||
The smugglers can be seen using [[Sterling_SMG|Sterling | |||
[[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sterling-Mk-4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTsterling4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hutchinson ([[Leon Collins]]) cleans his Sterling SMG in preparation for the expected battle with the smugglers.]] | [[Image:WEBTsterling4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hutchinson ([[Leon Collins]]) cleans his Sterling SMG in preparation for the expected battle with the smugglers.]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTsterling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) prepares to fire on the hijackers during the final shootout.]] | [[Image:WEBTsterling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) prepares to fire on the hijackers during the final shootout.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==FN SLR== | ==FN SLR== | ||
[[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|400px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62 Nato - Variation of the FN FAL rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:WEBTFal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) uses a FN rifle with bayonet to hold a hijacker at bay.]] | [[Image:WEBTFal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) uses a FN rifle with bayonet to hold a hijacker at bay.]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTFal2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|One of the hijackers fires his FAL during the shoot out.]] | [[Image:WEBTFal2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|One of the hijackers fires his FAL during the shoot out.]] | ||
==SIG 510== | ==SIG 510== | ||
When the hijackers try to shoot down the helicopter Calvert is aboard, they are armed with [[SIG_510|STG-57]] rifles. | When the hijackers try to shoot down the helicopter Calvert is aboard, they are armed with [[SIG_510|STG-57]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:SIG-StG-57.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 510-1 Battle Rifle]] | [[Image:SIG-StG-57.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 510-1 Battle Rifle]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTSig.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hijackers armed with STG-57s move into position before firing on the helicopter carrying Calvert.]] | [[Image:WEBTSig.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hijackers armed with STG-57s move into position before firing on the helicopter carrying Calvert.]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTSig2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|When the hijackers are actually shown firing the | [[Image:WEBTSig2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|When the hijackers are actually shown firing the SIGs they appear to be prop guns with simulated muzzle flash. The most obvious clues being the oversized flash suppressors and the fact that the carrying handles are not workable but molded onto the side of the rifle.]] | ||
=Grenade= | =Grenade= | ||
==No. 36 grenade== | ==No. 36 grenade== | ||
A British No. 36 [[Mills Bomb]] is used by Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) near the end. | A British No. 36 [[Mills Bomb]] is used by Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) near the end. | ||
[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Bomb High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Bomb High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:WEBTNo36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) prepares to use the No. 36 grenade during the shoot out.]] | [[Image:WEBTNo36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Calvert ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) prepares to use the No. 36 grenade during the shoot out.]] | ||
Revision as of 07:59, 15 September 2013
When Eight Bells Toll is a 1971 thriller starring Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, & Jack Hawkins. The screenplay was written by Alistair Maclean (Guns of Navarone, Where Eagles Dare), based on his book. Anthony Hopkins stars as Philip Calvert, a naval officer 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
Inglis Hi-Power
Inglis Hi-Powers are used by the smugglers. Lavorsky (Ferdy Mayne), head of the hijacking operation, uses one in the shoot out at the end of the film.
Enfield No. 2 Mark 1
Calvert can be seen using a Enfield No.2 revolver throughout the film.
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.
