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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = The Death Ray | + | |name = The Death Ray (Luch smerti) |
|picture = Luch smerti poster.jpg | |picture = Luch smerti poster.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Original poster'' | |caption = ''Original poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:SOV.jpg|25px]] USSR | |country = [[Image:SOV.jpg|25px]] USSR | ||
| − | |director = Lev Kuleshov<br> [[Vsevolod Pudovkin]] | + | |director = [[Lev Kuleshov]]<br> [[Vsevolod Pudovkin]] |
|date= 1925 | |date= 1925 | ||
|language = Silent | |language = Silent | ||
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|actor2=[[Sergey Komarov]] | |actor2=[[Sergey Komarov]] | ||
|character3=Fog | |character3=Fog | ||
| − | |actor3=Vladimir Fogel | + | |actor3=[[Vladimir Fogel]] |
|character4=Father Revo, the Fascist Boss | |character4=Father Revo, the Fascist Boss | ||
|actor4=[[Vsevolod Pudovkin]] | |actor4=[[Vsevolod Pudovkin]] | ||
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|actor5=[[Porfiri Podobed]] | |actor5=[[Porfiri Podobed]] | ||
|character6=Ruller / Circus director | |character6=Ruller / Circus director | ||
| − | |actor6=Pyotr Galadzhev | + | |actor6=[[Pyotr Galadzhev]] |
|character7=Major Hard | |character7=Major Hard | ||
|actor7=Leonid Obolensky | |actor7=Leonid Obolensky | ||
| + | |character8=Freddie | ||
| + | |actor8=Semyon Khokhlov | ||
| + | |character9=Shura | ||
| + | |actor9=L. Strabinskaya | ||
| + | |character10=Rapp | ||
| + | |actor10=[[Andrei Gorchilin]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''The Death Ray''' (''Луч смерти''; '''''Luch smerti''''') is a Soviet 1925 B&W science fiction movie. | + | '''The Death Ray''' (''Луч смерти''; '''''Luch smerti''''') is a Soviet 1925 B&W science fiction movie directed by Lev Kuleshov and Vsevolod Pudovkin. The Soviet inventor Podobed creates the "death ray", the powerful weapon capable of making explosions at distance. The invention is stolen by the agent of unnamed unfriendly state. There the "death ray" is used against labor strikes, but the revolted workers manage to seize the device and destroy military aviation sent against them. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Note:''' The original film is a severely damaged, so, restored, but watermarked version is used. |
{{Film Title|The Death Ray (Luch smerti)}} | {{Film Title|The Death Ray (Luch smerti)}} | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
| − | ==FN Model | + | ==FN Model 1900== |
| − | Police | + | Police commissioneer (uncredited) uses [[FN Model 1900]]. Another FN Model 1900 can be seen in the hands of one of the bodyguards. Ruller ([[Pyotr Galadzhev]]) draws FN Model 1900 at one moment. |
| − | [[Image:FN Model | + | [[Image:FN Model 1900.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1900 - .32 ACP]] |
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Police | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Police commissioneer with the pistol.]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|View of the pistol from another side.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|View of the pistol from another side.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 4 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bodyguard with the pistol.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 4 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 6 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ruller aims at his workers. Note the rear sight.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 6 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | ==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | ||
| − | Several Fascists, | + | Several Fascists, including Father Revo ([[Vsevolod Pudovkin]]), use [[Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"]] pistols. Father Revo gives it to Female shooter ([[Aleksandra Khokhlova]]), but she immediately gives it back. Only a single pistol can be seen at a time, so, it's most likely a single movie prop. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Pre-War Commercial" - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Fascist draws his mauser.]] |
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Fascist fires.]] |
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Revo | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Revo shows his Mauser to Female shooter.]] |
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Revo tries to | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Revo tries to hand it to Female shooter.]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pistol on the table.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 2 6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pistol on the table.]] | ||
==Walther Model 9== | ==Walther Model 9== | ||
| − | Female shooter ([[Aleksandra Khokhlova]]) | + | Female shooter ([[Aleksandra Khokhlova]]) gives the [[Walther Model 9]] to Shura (L. Strabinskaya). |
[[Image:Walther model 9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther Model 9 - 6.35mm Browning]] | [[Image:Walther model 9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther Model 9 - 6.35mm Browning]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shura with the pistol.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shura with the pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shura aims.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shura aims.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup.]] |
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[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Good view of the pistol.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Good view of the pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The grip is seen.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 3 6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The grip is seen.]] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Bayard Model 1908== |
| − | [[ | + | The [[Bayard Model 1908]] can be briefly seen in the hands of another bodyguard. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Bayard 1908 Pocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Bayard Model 1908 - .32 ACP]] |
| + | [[Image:Bayard 1908 7,65 mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|View of Pieper Bayard from the muzzle.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti pistol 5 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Typical muzzle is seen.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 5 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Typical muzzle is seen.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 5 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 5 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Note the similar rear sight.]] |
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=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
==Nagant M1895== | ==Nagant M1895== | ||
| − | [[Nagant M1895]] is the personal firearm of Engineer Podobed ([[Porfiri Podobed]]). Several Fascists agents also | + | [[Nagant M1895]] is the personal firearm of Engineer Podobed ([[Porfiri Podobed]]). Several Fascists agents also use it. |
| − | [[Image:Nagant 1895 produces 1920s.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Nagant 1895, produced 1920s. The rounded front sight is a sign of revolvers produced from 1890s until 1930 - 7.62x38N | + | [[Image:Nagant 1895 produces 1920s.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Nagant 1895, produced 1920s. The rounded front sight is a sign of revolvers produced from 1890s until 1930 - 7.62x38N]] |
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fascist agent cleans his revolver (cylynder removed)]] | + | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fascist agent cleans his revolver (cylynder removed).]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Engineer Podobed with the revolver.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Engineer Podobed with the revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 1 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the revolver in Fascist agent's hands.]] |
==Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model== | ==Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model== | ||
| − | Most Fascist agents | + | Most Fascist agents use [[Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model]]. Engineer Podobed and Thomas Lann ([[Sergey Komarov]]) capture and briefly use several of these guns. |
[[Image:S&w russian.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian]] | [[Image:S&w russian.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fascist | + | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fascist agent puts his revolver on his knee.]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti revolver 2 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Agent holds his revolver.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 2 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Agent holds his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti revolver 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Luch smerti revolver 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Vetterli-Vitali rifle M1870/87== | ==Vetterli-Vitali rifle M1870/87== | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Vetterli-Vitali rifle M1870/87]] can be seen on the ground near the killed rebbel. Another Vetterli Rifle is seen a few feets aside. Police use Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 rifles with bayonets attached. |
| − | [[Image:Vetterli-Vitali.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vetterli-Vitali rifle 10 | + | [[Image:Vetterli-Vitali.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vetterli-Vitali rifle - 10.35x47mm R]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Perfect view of the rifle.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Perfect view of the rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rifle is seen near the fireman's daughter (N. Stravinskaya).]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rifle is seen near the fireman's daughter (N. Stravinskaya).]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 4 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Police with the rifles.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 4 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bayonets is seen.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 4 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 4 5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The stock shape is seen at the far right.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 5 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 5 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rifles are seen at the left.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield Mk.I== | ==Lee-Enfield Mk.I== | ||
[[Lee-Enfield Mk.I]] rifles can be seen on the ground. | [[Lee-Enfield Mk.I]] rifles can be seen on the ground. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Lee Enfield CMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield Mk I* CLLE (Charger Loading Lee Enfield) - .303 British]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Perfect view of the rifle]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Perfect view of the rifle]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rifle under the hands of killed rebel.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rifle under the hands of killed rebel.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 4 7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Policeman with the rifle is seen at the left.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti pistol 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two policemen with the rifles.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 4 6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Martini Action ''Schuetzen'' Rifle== |
| − | Female shooter ([[Aleksandra Khokhlova]]) briefly holds [[ | + | Female shooter ([[Aleksandra Khokhlova]]) briefly holds rifle what appears to be a [[Martini Schuetzen Rifle]], before handing it to Circus director (a second role of [[Pyotr Galadzhev]] in the movie). |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German manufactured Martini Action ''Schuetzen'' Rifle]] |
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Female shooter with the rifle.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Female shooter with the rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 3 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Circus director takes the rifle.]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 3 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Circus director takes the rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Luch smerti rifle 3 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Luch smerti rifle 3 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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The Death Ray (Луч смерти; Luch smerti) is a Soviet 1925 B&W science fiction movie directed by Lev Kuleshov and Vsevolod Pudovkin. The Soviet inventor Podobed creates the "death ray", the powerful weapon capable of making explosions at distance. The invention is stolen by the agent of unnamed unfriendly state. There the "death ray" is used against labor strikes, but the revolted workers manage to seize the device and destroy military aviation sent against them.
Note: The original film is a severely damaged, so, restored, but watermarked version is used.
The following weapons were used in the film The Death Ray (Luch smerti):
Pistols
FN Model 1900
Police commissioneer (uncredited) uses FN Model 1900. Another FN Model 1900 can be seen in the hands of one of the bodyguards. Ruller (Pyotr Galadzhev) draws FN Model 1900 at one moment.
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
Several Fascists, including Father Revo (Vsevolod Pudovkin), use Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" pistols. Father Revo gives it to Female shooter (Aleksandra Khokhlova), but she immediately gives it back. Only a single pistol can be seen at a time, so, it's most likely a single movie prop.
Walther Model 9
Female shooter (Aleksandra Khokhlova) gives the Walther Model 9 to Shura (L. Strabinskaya).
Bayard Model 1908
The Bayard Model 1908 can be briefly seen in the hands of another bodyguard.
Revolvers
Nagant M1895
Nagant M1895 is the personal firearm of Engineer Podobed (Porfiri Podobed). Several Fascists agents also use it.
Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model
Most Fascist agents use Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model. Engineer Podobed and Thomas Lann (Sergey Komarov) capture and briefly use several of these guns.
Thomas Lann (Sergey Komarov) fires.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Thomas Lann and Revo uses Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers at the film climax.
Unknown Revolver
One Provocateur draws an unknown revolver at the film climax.
Rifles
Vetterli-Vitali rifle M1870/87
Vetterli-Vitali rifle M1870/87 can be seen on the ground near the killed rebbel. Another Vetterli Rifle is seen a few feets aside. Police use Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 rifles with bayonets attached.
Lee-Enfield Mk.I
Lee-Enfield Mk.I rifles can be seen on the ground.
Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle
Female shooter (Aleksandra Khokhlova) briefly holds rifle what appears to be a Martini Schuetzen Rifle, before handing it to Circus director (a second role of Pyotr Galadzhev in the movie).
