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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = A Bullet for the | + | |name = ''A Bullet for the Genera''l |
|picture = A Bullet for the General Poster.jpg | |picture = A Bullet for the General Poster.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Cinema Poster'' | |caption = ''Cinema Poster'' | ||
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| − | '''''A Bullet for the General''''' (original title ''El Chuncho, quién sabe?'' or simply ''Quién sabe?'' | + | '''''A Bullet for the General''''' (original title ''El Chuncho, quién sabe?'' or simply ''Quién sabe?'', Spanish for ''Who Knows?'') is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western directed by [[Damiano Damiani]]. The story takes place during the Mexican revolution (1910-17). |
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== Single Action Army == | == Single Action Army == | ||
| − | [[Single Action Army]] | + | The [[Single Action Army]] is used by several characters, including El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]), most of his men, and Mexican Army Lt. Ferreira ([[Aldo Sambrell]]). |
| − | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model | + | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-SAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Ferreira ([[Aldo Sambrell]]) with his "Artillery" model SAA.]] | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Ferreira ([[Aldo Sambrell]]) with his "Artillery" model SAA.]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of the revolver is seen.]] | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of the revolver is seen.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) with his "Artillery" model SAA revolver in | + | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) with his "Artillery" model SAA revolver in the final scene.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-SAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-SAA-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-SAA-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho's men with "Artillery" model SAA revolvers.]] | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho's men with "Artillery" model SAA revolvers.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | + | [[Image:ABFG-SAA-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of a Single Action Army.]] |
== Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | == Smith & Wesson Military & Police == | ||
| − | The personal weapon of Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]), | + | The personal weapon of Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]), known as "Niño" ("The Kid") by his Mexican comrades-in-arms, is a [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] that he carries in a shoulder holster. Military and Police revolvers are also seen in the hands of several Mexican officers. The movie was filmed in Spain so these revolvers are likely Spanish copies of the Military & Police (like the "Ruby Extra" by Gabilondo, "Alfa" by Armero Especialistas Reunidas, and various models by Orbea Hermanos). |
| − | [[Image:S&W_Model_M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special | + | [[Image:S&W_Model_M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) holds his revolver | + | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) holds his revolver on the train.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | + | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of Tate's revolver.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-SW10-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tate shows how to shoot a revolver with chained hands.]] | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tate shows how to shoot a revolver with chained hands.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of Tate's revolver can be seen.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-SW10-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tate shoots his revolver at a governmental officer.]] | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tate shoots his revolver at a governmental officer.]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-SW10-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican officer, who is in charge of the firing squad, fires his S&W at the man sentenced to death after the soldiers missed.]] | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican officer, who is in charge of the firing squad, fires his S&W at the man sentenced to death after the soldiers missed.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican officer aims his revolver at | + | [[Image:ABFG-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mexican officer aims his revolver at a bound El Chuncho.]] |
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Spanish Mauser M1893 == | == Spanish Mauser M1893 == | ||
| − | Most | + | Most Federal troops and guerrillas are armed with [[Spanish Mauser M1893]] rifles. |
| − | [[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|450px|none|1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser | + | [[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|450px|none|1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers with Mauser | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers with Mauser M93s. A closer view of the bolt.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers with Mauser | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mexican soldiers with Mauser M93s rifles on the train.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another close | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another close-up on the bolt.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) aims his rifle at | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) aims his rifle at a Mexican Army officer. Note the raised rear tangent sight, common practice in real life but rarely seen in movies.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rifle with an open breech.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with Mauser rifle with bayonet.]] | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with a Mauser rifle with bayonet.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho trains peasants how to handle a rifle | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho trains peasants on how to handle a rifle.]] |
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| − | == Winchester Model | + | == Spanish Mauser M1895 Carbine == |
| − | Several of El Chuncho's men are armed with [[Winchester Model | + | Bill Tate uses the [[Spanish Mauser M1893|M1895 Carbine]]. |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Spanish_Mauser_1895_Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1895 Spanish Mauser Carbine - 7x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of El Chuncho's men with Winchester Model | + | [[Image:ABFG-Mauser93-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate aims his carbine loaded with a golden bullet (see [[A Bullet for the General#The golden bullet|trivia]] section).]] |
| + | [[File:ABFG-Mauser95-A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine is seen better on a promotional image.]] | ||
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| + | == Winchester Model 1873 == | ||
| + | Several of El Chuncho's men are armed with [[Winchester Model 1873]]s. | ||
| + | [[File:Uberti 1873 Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Uberti replica of a Winchester 1873 rifle]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of El Chuncho's men with a Winchester Model 1873.]] | ||
== Garate El Tigre == | == Garate El Tigre == | ||
Many of El Chuncho's men are armed with [[Garate El Tigre]] rifles. These Spanish copies of the [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] are often seen in Spaghetti Westerns. | Many of El Chuncho's men are armed with [[Garate El Tigre]] rifles. These Spanish copies of the [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] are often seen in Spaghetti Westerns. | ||
| − | [[Image:garate_el_tigre.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Garate El Tigre - .44-40 WCF | + | [[Image:garate_el_tigre.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Garate El Tigre - .44-40 WCF]] |
[[Image:ABFG-Winchester-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) with Garate El Tigre.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) with Garate El Tigre.]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-Winchester-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same scene.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same scene.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho with both [[ | + | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho with both [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] and Garate El Tigre rifles.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of El Chuncho's men with Garate El Tigre.]] | + | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of El Chuncho's men with a Garate El Tigre.]] |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | + | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of a Garate El Tigre.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-Winchester-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adelita ([[Martine Beswick]]) fires her Garate El Tigre.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adelita ([[Martine Beswick]]) fires her Garate El Tigre.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A boy with Garate El Tigre | + | [[Image:ABFG-Winchester-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A boy with a Garate El Tigre.]] |
= Machine guns = | = Machine guns = | ||
| − | == Hotchkiss M1914 | + | == Hotchkiss M1914 == |
| − | [[ | + | A [[Hotchkiss M1914]] is captured by El Chuncho's band and used against Federal troops. This machine gun is most likely the Spanish version in 7x57mm caliber which is historically plausible because the same model was used during the Mexican Revolution. In one scene, El Chuncho correctly states that this machine gun uses Mauser cartridges. |
| − | The process of loading and firing this machine gun is | + | The process of loading and firing this machine gun is depicted very accurately, making this appearance among the best depictions of the Hotchkiss in cinema. |
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod.]] | [[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) readies Hotchkiss M1914 for battle. El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) lubricates the 24-round strip. This process was necessary for the proper functioning of the machine gun.]] | + | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) readies the Hotchkiss M1914 for battle. El Chuncho ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) lubricates the 24-round strip. This process was necessary for the proper functioning of the machine gun. The caliber looks strangely small even for Spanish 7mm.]] |
[[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho loads the Hotchkiss.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Chuncho loads the Hotchkiss.]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate fires the machine gun.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate fires the machine gun.]] | ||
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[[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A back view.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A back view.]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A side view.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A side view.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate | + | [[Image:ABFG-Hotchkiss14-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate hand-loads a 24-round strip.]] |
= Other weapons = | = Other weapons = | ||
| − | == Unidentified | + | == Unidentified Grenade == |
| − | + | During the attack on Fort El Santo ([[Klaus Kinski]]), uses "Pineapple"-style grenades. It is hard to identify which kind specifically. | |
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Santo ([[Klaus Kinski]]) throws | + | [[Image:ABFG-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|El Santo ([[Klaus Kinski]]) throws a grenade at government soldiers.]] |
= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
| − | == The | + | == The Golden Bullet == |
[[Image:ABFG-Golden bullet-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cartridge with the golden bullet.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Golden bullet-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cartridge with the golden bullet.]] | ||
[[Image:ABFG-Golden bullet-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) loads his Mauser with the golden bullet.]] | [[Image:ABFG-Golden bullet-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Tate ([[Lou Castel]]) loads his Mauser with the golden bullet.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ABFG-Golden bullet-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The golden bullet taken out of the body of the man killed by Tate.]] | + | [[Image:ABFG-Golden bullet-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The golden bullet taken out of the body of the man killed by Tate. Gold, being a very soft metal, would likely heavily deform or shatter upon contact with a human body if fired from a rifle.]] |
== Original poster == | == Original poster == | ||
[[File:Quien Sabe Poster.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Origial Italian poster for the movie.]] | [[File:Quien Sabe Poster.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Origial Italian poster for the movie.]] | ||
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A Bullet for the General (original title El Chuncho, quién sabe? or simply Quién sabe?, Spanish for Who Knows?) is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western directed by Damiano Damiani. The story takes place during the Mexican revolution (1910-17).
The following weapons were used in the film A Bullet for the General:
Revolvers
Single Action Army
The Single Action Army is used by several characters, including El Chuncho (Gian Maria Volonté), most of his men, and Mexican Army Lt. Ferreira (Aldo Sambrell).
Lt. Ferreira (Aldo Sambrell) with his "Artillery" model SAA.
El Chuncho (Gian Maria Volonté) with his "Artillery" model SAA revolver in the final scene.
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
The personal weapon of Bill Tate (Lou Castel), known as "Niño" ("The Kid") by his Mexican comrades-in-arms, is a Smith & Wesson Military & Police that he carries in a shoulder holster. Military and Police revolvers are also seen in the hands of several Mexican officers. The movie was filmed in Spain so these revolvers are likely Spanish copies of the Military & Police (like the "Ruby Extra" by Gabilondo, "Alfa" by Armero Especialistas Reunidas, and various models by Orbea Hermanos).
Bill Tate (Lou Castel) holds his revolver on the train.
Rifles
Spanish Mauser M1893
Most Federal troops and guerrillas are armed with Spanish Mauser M1893 rifles.
El Chuncho (Gian Maria Volonté) aims his rifle at a Mexican Army officer. Note the raised rear tangent sight, common practice in real life but rarely seen in movies.
Spanish Mauser M1895 Carbine
Bill Tate uses the M1895 Carbine.
Bill Tate aims his carbine loaded with a golden bullet (see trivia section).
Winchester Model 1873
Several of El Chuncho's men are armed with Winchester Model 1873s.
Garate El Tigre
Many of El Chuncho's men are armed with Garate El Tigre rifles. These Spanish copies of the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine are often seen in Spaghetti Westerns.
Bill Tate (Lou Castel) with Garate El Tigre.
El Chuncho with both 1893 Spanish Mauser and Garate El Tigre rifles.
Adelita (Martine Beswick) fires her Garate El Tigre.
Machine guns
Hotchkiss M1914
A Hotchkiss M1914 is captured by El Chuncho's band and used against Federal troops. This machine gun is most likely the Spanish version in 7x57mm caliber which is historically plausible because the same model was used during the Mexican Revolution. In one scene, El Chuncho correctly states that this machine gun uses Mauser cartridges. The process of loading and firing this machine gun is depicted very accurately, making this appearance among the best depictions of the Hotchkiss in cinema.
Bill Tate (Lou Castel) readies the Hotchkiss M1914 for battle. El Chuncho (Gian Maria Volonté) lubricates the 24-round strip. This process was necessary for the proper functioning of the machine gun. The caliber looks strangely small even for Spanish 7mm.
Other weapons
Unidentified Grenade
During the attack on Fort El Santo (Klaus Kinski), uses "Pineapple"-style grenades. It is hard to identify which kind specifically.
El Santo (Klaus Kinski) throws a grenade at government soldiers.
Trivia
The Golden Bullet
Bill Tate (Lou Castel) loads his Mauser with the golden bullet.
