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'''Lisztomania''' is a surrealist 1975 movie directed by Ken Russell. It tells a fictitious story showing Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey), who spends years like a rock star, until he decides to compose religious music for the Catholic church. He is ultimately commanded by the Pope (Ringo Starr) to excorcise evil German composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas), who plans to make Germany conquer the world by means of his music. | '''Lisztomania''' is a surrealist 1975 movie directed by Ken Russell. It tells a fictitious story showing Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey), who spends years like a rock star, until he decides to compose religious music for the Catholic church. He is ultimately commanded by the Pope (Ringo Starr) to excorcise evil German composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas), who plans to make Germany conquer the world by means of his music. | ||
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== Unidentified Rifle #1 == | == Unidentified Rifle #1 == | ||
As Franz Liszt mourns over the failure of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848/49 and his inability to contribute to it through his music, in one scene several dead Austrian soldiers are shown next to their rifles. | As Franz Liszt mourns over the failure of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848/49 and his inability to contribute to it through his music, in one scene several dead Austrian soldiers are shown next to their rifles. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle1a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The dead soldiers next to their rifles and Austro-Hungarian flag]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle1b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Few stills earlier]] | ||
== Unidentified Revolver #1 == | == Unidentified Revolver #1 == | ||
Richard Wagner ([[Paul Nicholas]]) enters into Liszt's mansion and shoots the guard with his Unidentified Revolver #1. He later points it towards Liszt as he enters his room. | Richard Wagner ([[Paul Nicholas]]) enters into Liszt's mansion and shoots the guard with his Unidentified Revolver #1. He later points it towards Liszt as he enters his room. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Revolver1a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Wagner aiming towards the guard]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Revolver1b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Wagner rushing into the room, pointing the revolver towards Liszt]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Revolver1c.jpg|thumb|none|400px|As he enters the room]] | ||
== Unidentified Rifle #2 == | == Unidentified Rifle #2 == | ||
The killed guard is later shown dropping his Unidentified Rifle #2 | The killed guard is later shown dropping his Unidentified Rifle #2 | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle2a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The shot guard with his rifle]] | ||
== Unidentified Rifle #3 == | == Unidentified Rifle #3 == | ||
As three other guards enter Liszt's room and declare that they are just chasing a "dangerous communist" (referring to Wagner), one of the guards holds a Unidentified Rifle #3. | As three other guards enter Liszt's room and declare that they are just chasing a "dangerous communist" (referring to Wagner), one of the guards holds a Unidentified Rifle #3. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle3a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The guard to the left holds the mentioned rifle]] | ||
== Unidentified Revolver #2 == | == Unidentified Revolver #2 == | ||
In the same scene, the middle guard holds an Unidentified Revolver #2. | In the same scene, the middle guard holds an Unidentified Revolver #2. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle3b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A better shot of the revolver can be seen few frames later]] | ||
== Unidentified Rifle #4 == | == Unidentified Rifle #4 == | ||
The right of the guards holds an Unidentified Rifle #4. A shot few seconds later also shows him closing the door, where we get another look on his rifle. | The right of the guards holds an Unidentified Rifle #4. A shot few seconds later also shows him closing the door, where we get another look on his rifle. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle3b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The guard to the right holds this rifle]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Rifle3c.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The third guard closes the door and thus gives us a clear view on his rifle]] | ||
== Unidentified Derringer Pistol == | == Unidentified Derringer Pistol == | ||
Just as Liszt intends to leave for the Pope's mission, Olga Janina ([[Nell Campbell]]) threatens to shoot him with an Unidentified Derringer Pistol. As Liszt is in fact leaving, Janina fires the pistol, but obviously misses. | Just as Liszt intends to leave for the Pope's mission, Olga Janina ([[Nell Campbell]]) threatens to shoot him with an Unidentified Derringer Pistol. As Liszt is in fact leaving, Janina fires the pistol, but obviously misses. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Pistol1a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Janina drawing the Derringer pistol]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Pistol1b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|''"Go ahead, you'll be doing me a favor."'']] | ||
== Guitar Machine Gun == | == Guitar Machine Gun == | ||
Richard Wagner presents a mixture between an electric guitar and a machine gun to his fellow "Wagner youth" children. Later, after Wagner has been killed by Liszt, a zombified mixture of Wagner and Adolf Hitler arises from the grave, holding the Guitar Machine Gun in his hands. The weapon is used to shoot fleeing Jews in the following scene, as well as Cosima's former husband Otto von Bülow, who dares to step into Wagner-Hitler's way. | Richard Wagner presents a mixture between an electric guitar and a machine gun to his fellow "Wagner youth" children. Later, after Wagner has been killed by Liszt, a zombified mixture of Wagner and Adolf Hitler arises from the grave, holding the Guitar Machine Gun in his hands. The weapon is used to shoot fleeing Jews in the following scene, as well as Cosima's former husband Otto von Bülow, who dares to step into Wagner-Hitler's way. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania GuitarMGa.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Superhero-dressed Wagner presents the Guitar MG for the first time]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania GuitarMGb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The resurrected Wagner arises with the MG]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania GuitarMGc.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The muzzle flash is seen during the massacre in the street]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania GuitarMGd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|More details on the muzzle]] | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania GuitarMGe.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Wagner shooting von Bülow]] | ||
== Flame Thrower Piano == | == Flame Thrower Piano == | ||
Franz Liszt ([[Roger Daltrey]]) uses a flamethrower-equipped stage piano during the climax of the movie and ultimately kills Richard Wagner, who then is resurrected in the mentioned way. | Franz Liszt ([[Roger Daltrey]]) uses a flamethrower-equipped stage piano during the climax of the movie and ultimately kills Richard Wagner, who then is resurrected in the mentioned way. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania FlamethrowerPiano.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Liszt operating the Flamethrower Piano]] | ||
== Stielhandgranate == | == Stielhandgranate == | ||
Cosima Wagner ([[Veronica Quilligan]]) and the Wagner youth carry German Stielhandgranate grenades. The grenades are used to demolish the Jewish buildings. | Cosima Wagner ([[Veronica Quilligan]]) and the Wagner youth carry German Stielhandgranate grenades. The grenades are used to demolish the Jewish buildings. | ||
| + | [[File:Lisztomania Stielhandgranate.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Cosima and the Wagner Youth children holding ''Stielhandgranaten'']] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 10 August 2011
Lisztomania is a surrealist 1975 movie directed by Ken Russell. It tells a fictitious story showing Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey), who spends years like a rock star, until he decides to compose religious music for the Catholic church. He is ultimately commanded by the Pope (Ringo Starr) to excorcise evil German composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas), who plans to make Germany conquer the world by means of his music.
The following weapons were used in the film Lisztomania:
Unidentified Rifle #1
As Franz Liszt mourns over the failure of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848/49 and his inability to contribute to it through his music, in one scene several dead Austrian soldiers are shown next to their rifles.
Unidentified Revolver #1
Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas) enters into Liszt's mansion and shoots the guard with his Unidentified Revolver #1. He later points it towards Liszt as he enters his room.
Unidentified Rifle #2
The killed guard is later shown dropping his Unidentified Rifle #2
Unidentified Rifle #3
As three other guards enter Liszt's room and declare that they are just chasing a "dangerous communist" (referring to Wagner), one of the guards holds a Unidentified Rifle #3.
Unidentified Revolver #2
In the same scene, the middle guard holds an Unidentified Revolver #2.
Unidentified Rifle #4
The right of the guards holds an Unidentified Rifle #4. A shot few seconds later also shows him closing the door, where we get another look on his rifle.
Unidentified Derringer Pistol
Just as Liszt intends to leave for the Pope's mission, Olga Janina (Nell Campbell) threatens to shoot him with an Unidentified Derringer Pistol. As Liszt is in fact leaving, Janina fires the pistol, but obviously misses.
Guitar Machine Gun
Richard Wagner presents a mixture between an electric guitar and a machine gun to his fellow "Wagner youth" children. Later, after Wagner has been killed by Liszt, a zombified mixture of Wagner and Adolf Hitler arises from the grave, holding the Guitar Machine Gun in his hands. The weapon is used to shoot fleeing Jews in the following scene, as well as Cosima's former husband Otto von Bülow, who dares to step into Wagner-Hitler's way.
Flame Thrower Piano
Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey) uses a flamethrower-equipped stage piano during the climax of the movie and ultimately kills Richard Wagner, who then is resurrected in the mentioned way.
Stielhandgranate
Cosima Wagner (Veronica Quilligan) and the Wagner youth carry German Stielhandgranate grenades. The grenades are used to demolish the Jewish buildings.
