Error creating thumbnail: File missingChina Gate (1957)
China Gate (1957) was written, produced and directed by Samuel Fuller (The Steel Helmet, Pickup on South Street, Merrill's Marauders) and was the first American motion picture to depict the Vietnam War. The film starred Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat “King” Cole, Lee Van Cleef, Neyle Morrow, and James Hong. The French Foreign Legion sends a small team on a dangerous sabotage mission in communist-controlled North Vietnam.
The following firearms were used in the film China Gate:
M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun".
Error creating thumbnail: File missingM3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. The later model M3A1 would eliminate the crank lever for cocking the bolt, and instead used a simple hole in the bolt for the shooter to use their finger.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSgt. Brock (Gene Barry) carries the “Grease Gun.”
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSgt. Brock enters Lucky Café, owned by Lucky Legs (Angie Dickinson). Their son (Warren Hsieh) sits on the table in the background.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingGoldie (Nat “King” Cole) cleans his “Grease Gun” as The Boy looks on.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missingA Legionnaire prepares a burial for a fallen comrade.
M1 Carbine
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1 Carbine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingKorean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingCharlie (James Hong) and other Legionnaires listen to the plan. The Legionnaire in the center carries a “Grease Gun.”
Error creating thumbnail: File missingLucky Legs leads the Legionnaires to their destination.
M1903A1 Springfield Rifle
Throughout the film, Legionnaires carry the M1903A1 Springfield rifle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingM1903A1 Springfield - .30-06.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missingA communist soldier carries the Springfield.
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
Throughout the film, Legionnaires man the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel machine gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingBrowning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe Browning is also seen in a communist observation post.
120 mm Anti-aircraft Cannon
The Communists operate a 120 mm Anti-aircraft cannon.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingPosters of Ho Chi Minh, Josef Stalin, and Mao Zedong provide inspiration for the communists.
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