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{{Infobox Movie
|name = The Red Circle (Le cercle rouge) 
|picture = Le cercle rouge Poster.jpg
|caption = ''Original French Poster''
|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<BR>[[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy
|director = [[Jean-Pierre Melville]]
|date= 1970
|language = French
|studio= Euro International Film<BR>Les Films Corona<BR>Selenia Cinematografica
|distributor=
|character1=Corey
|actor1=[[Alain Delon]]
|character2=Comissioneer Mattei
|actor2=[[Bourvil]]
|character3=Vogel
|actor3=[[Gian Maria Volonté]]
|character4=Jansen
|actor4=[[Yves Montand]]
|character5=Rico
|actor5=André Ekyan
|character6=Santi
|actor6=François Périer
}}

'''''The Red Circle''''' (original title ''Le cercle rouge'') is a 1970 French-Italian crime drama directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. Corey  ([[Alain Delon]]), a criminal who was recently released from prison, meets by chance with Vogel ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]), an escaped convict. They plan to rob a jewelry store. Their third partner is Jansen [[Yves Montand]], former police detective turned criminal. Meanwhil,e Commissioner Mattei ([[Bourvil]]) leads a manhunt for Vogel...

{{Film Title|The Red Circle (Le cercle rouge)}}
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= Pistols =
== Colt M1911A1 ==
During the scene in Rico's apartment, Corey ([[Alain Delon]]) takes an [[M1911A1]] from the safe. Later, it is used by Vogel ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]). In the scene in the forest, Paul ([[Jean-Pierre Janic]]), Rico's henchman, is also armed with an M1911. An M1911 is briefly seen in the hands of the illegal jewelry trader ([[Paul Crauchet]]).
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corey takes the pistol from the safe...]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and threatens Rico with the pistol.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corey cleans fingerprints from the pistol.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vogel aims the pistol.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul holds Corey at gunpoint.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vogel with an M1911 and Corey with a [[Walther P38]] aim at Paul (in the light trenchcoat), who is also armed with an M1911 and his unnamed partner (in dark trenchcoat) armed with a [[Luger P08]].]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The illegal jewelry trader draws a pistol before he meets Corey.]]

== Luger P08 ==
In the scene in the forest, Paul's partner is armed with a [[Luger P08]] until Vogel ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]) disarms him and uses his pistol.
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-M1911-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul's partner (in the dark trenchcoat) holds a P08.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A police detective holds a Luger during the investigation.]]

== Walther P38 ==
During the scene in the billiard hall, Paul ([[Jean-Pierre Janic]]) draws a [[Walther P38]] but Corey ([[Alain Delon]]) disarms him and takes the pistol. Later, it is used by both Corey and Vogel ([[Gian Maria Volonté]]).
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corey disarms Paul.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol on the floor.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-P38-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corey cleans fingerprints from the pistol.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-P38-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corey holds the pistol during the confrontation in the forest.]]

== Various Pistols ==
Gendarmes carry pistols in holsters.
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of the pistol is seen in the holster.]]

= Revolvers =
== Unidentified Revolver 1 ==
In the opening and the final scenes, Commissioner Mattei ([[Bourvil]]) carries a snub nose revolver. It looks similar to a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] but the shape of the front sight and of the grip differs.
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattei holds his revolver while escorting an arrested Vogel in the train.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene. The front sight of the revolver seems to differ from a Model 36.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver in its holster. The grip and the trigger guard can be seen.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattei pursues Vogel during the breakout.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires six times while the revolver appears to be a five-shot.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver1-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mattei holds the revolver in the final scene.]]

== Unidentified Revolver 2 ==
A Colt-style revolver is used in Jansen's apartments as a decoration (according to the plate, it's an award to Jansen for sharpshooting). It resembles a [[Colt Official Police]] but its grip looks different. In the final scene, Jansen is seen with a revolver that is supposed to be the same gun.
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen on the wall.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jansen with the revolver in the final scene.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He drops the gun after being shot.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Jansen-Promo.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver is seen better on a promotional still.]]

== Unidentified revolver 3 ==
A security guard in the jewelry store carries a revolver. Judging by its plain grip with lanyard ring and the general shape, the revolver can be identified as a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] or a military service version of the [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]].
[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model - .38 S&W]]
[[File:S&W M&P revolver.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Military And Police - .38 Special]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard with the revolver in a holster.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the grip. It appears to be plain.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Revolver3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corey ([[Alain Delon]]) hits the guard with the grip.]]

== Mattei's Collection ==
Several handguns are seen in Mattei's apartment as a decoration. One of them appears to be a long-barreled revolver while two others are some pocket guns.
[[File:Le cercle rouge-MatteiGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver seems to have a brass frame. The gun next to the revolver resembles a [[derringer]] of some sort while the third one appears to be a pepperbox.]]

= Submachine Guns =
== MAT-49 ==
During the manhunt for Vogel, [[MAT-49]] SMGs are seen in the hands of several gendarmes.
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several MAT-49s are seen in the hands of gendarmes.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-MAT49-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gendarme with MAT-49 sets up a checkpoint.]]

= Rifles =
== Browning 22 Semi-Auto ==
Jansen ([[Yves Montand]]) is seen with several rifles, one of which is a [[Browning 22 Semi-Auto]]. This rifle is used by Jansen during the heist.
[[Image:Browning22.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Browning 22 Semi-Auto Rifle, Grade I - .22LR]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jansen carries his three rifles.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning is seen.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three rifles leaning against a tree.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jansen trains with the rifle.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The disassembled rifle, sniper scope, and sound suppressor are seen.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is fixed on a tripod.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jansen holds the rifle, equipped with a sniper scope and suppressor.]]

== Unique X-51 ==
Jansen also uses a [[Unique X-51]].
[[File:Unique X51.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Unique X-51 - .22 LR]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A typical shape of the magazine can be seen.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three rifles leaning against a tree.]]

== Unidentified Bolt-Action Rifle ==
Jansen also uses an unidentified bolt-action hunting rifle.
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jansen holds a Unique X-51 and a bolt-action rifle.]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Le cercle rouge-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three rifles leaning against a tree.]]

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