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| − | + | {{Infobox Movie | |
| + | |name=''Von Ryan's Express'' | ||
| + | |picture=VonRyans cover.jpg | ||
| + | |caption=''Movie Poster'' | ||
| + | |country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director=Mark Robson | ||
| + | |date=June 23, 1965 | ||
| + | |language=English<br>German<br>Italian | ||
| + | |studio=P-R Productions Picture | ||
| + | |distributor=Twentieth Century Fox | ||
| + | |character1=Col. Joseph L. Ryan | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Frank Sinatra]] | ||
| + | |character2=Maj. Eric Fincham | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Trevor Howard]] | ||
| + | |character3=Gabriella | ||
| + | |actor3=Raffaella Carrà | ||
| + | |character4=Sgt. Bostick | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Brad Dexter]] | ||
| + | |character5=Capt. Oriani | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Sergio Fantoni]] | ||
| + | |character6=Lt. Orde | ||
| + | |actor6=John Leyton | ||
| + | |character7=Capt. Costanzo | ||
| + | |actor7=[[Edward Mulhare]] | ||
| + | |character8=Maj. von Klemment | ||
| + | |actor8=[[Wolfgang Preiss]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | [[ | + | {{Film Title}} |
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| + | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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| + | =Pistols= | ||
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| + | ==Luger P08== | ||
| + | Numerous German officers including SS-''Standartenführer'' (Colonel) Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) carry the [[Luger P08]]. The pistol is seen in the hands of Col. Joseph L. Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]) and Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]) as well. | ||
| + | [[File:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ryan (in the center) holds the Luger.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 112.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]) holds the Luger in his right hand.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VRE 313.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) and his aide ([[Jacques Stany]]) are armed with Lugers.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 135.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) holds his Luger as he turns to grab an MP40 from one of his men. His aide ([[Jacques Stany]]), an SS-''Untersturmführer'' (Second lieutenant) also holds his Luger.]] | ||
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| + | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
| + | Battaglia ([[Adolfo Celi]]) and Captain Oriani ([[Sergio Fantoni]]) are shown with very smallish holstered sidearms which (judging from the curved tip at the end of the magazine) appear to be the Beretta Model 1934. | ||
| + | [[File:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Modello 1934 - .380 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[File:von_ryan2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Oriani introduces Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]) to ''Maggiore'' Battaglia ([[Adolfo Celi]]). Both Italians have holstered sidearms.]] | ||
| + | [[File:von_ryan3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the two officers' holsters as Battaglia and Oriani look out the window.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While disguised as a German ''Major'', Captain Costanzo ([[Edward Mulhare]]) also carries the pistol in his holster (Note the curved tip).]] | ||
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| + | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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| + | ==Beretta Model 38/42== | ||
| + | Some of the German soldiers appear to be armed with [[Beretta Model 38/42]]. These weapons are also used by the POW's. | ||
| + | [[File:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38/42 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 116.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A POW opens fire at a German plane with the Beretta Model 38.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 129.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fallen German soldier on the left with the Beretta Model 38.]] | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
| − | The [[MP40]] is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various | + | The [[MP40]] is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various POWs when they are disguised as German guards including Col. Joseph L. Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]), Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]), and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]). |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:VRE 303.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Italian guards with Gewehr 98s and MP40s.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:VRE 118.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Col. Joseph L. Ryan ([[Frank Sinatra]]) holds the MP40.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:VonRyan 132.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]) fires the MP40.]] |
| + | [[File:VonRyan 125.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) is armed with the MP40.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The POWs including Private Ames ([[James Brolin]]) open fire on a German plane with their MP40's.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VRE 116.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An American POW ([[James B. Sikking]]) with the MP40.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VRE 111.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Col. Ryan and Sergeant Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) fire their MP40's while on the train.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Gortz ([[John van Dreelen]]) fires the MP40.]] | ||
| − | == | + | =Rifles= |
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==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
| − | + | Both German and Italian troops are armed with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:VonRyan 104.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard has the rifle slung.]] |
| + | [[File:VRE 303.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Italian guards with Gewehr 98s and MP40s.]] | ||
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| + | =Machine Guns= | ||
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| + | ==Schwarzlose M1907/24== | ||
| + | The [[Schwarzlose M1907/24]] is seen in machine gun nests at various German checkpoints. | ||
| + | [[File:Schwarzlose 07-24.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Schwarzlose-Janeček vz. 07/24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 144.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, the machine gun is visible.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 139.jpg|thumb|none|601px|At the top, the machine gun is visible.]] | ||
| + | [[File:VonRyan 140.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, the machine gun is visible.]] | ||
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| + | =Other= | ||
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
| − | + | Col. Ryan, Maj. Eric Fincham ([[Trevor Howard]]), and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) use the [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] taken off fallen German soldiers. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:VRE 120.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Both Col. Ryan and Sgt. Bostick ([[Brad Dexter]]) hold the [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s.]] |
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:03, 18 January 2024
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The following weapons were used in the film Von Ryan's Express:
Pistols
Luger P08
Numerous German officers including SS-Standartenführer (Colonel) Gortz (John van Dreelen) carry the Luger P08. The pistol is seen in the hands of Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra) and Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard) as well.
Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard) holds the Luger in his right hand.
Colonel Gortz (John van Dreelen) holds his Luger as he turns to grab an MP40 from one of his men. His aide (Jacques Stany), an SS-Untersturmführer (Second lieutenant) also holds his Luger.
Beretta M1934
Battaglia (Adolfo Celi) and Captain Oriani (Sergio Fantoni) are shown with very smallish holstered sidearms which (judging from the curved tip at the end of the magazine) appear to be the Beretta Model 1934.
Oriani introduces Ryan (Frank Sinatra) to Maggiore Battaglia (Adolfo Celi). Both Italians have holstered sidearms.
While disguised as a German Major, Captain Costanzo (Edward Mulhare) also carries the pistol in his holster (Note the curved tip).
Submachine Guns
Beretta Model 38/42
Some of the German soldiers appear to be armed with Beretta Model 38/42. These weapons are also used by the POW's.
MP40
The MP40 is used by both German and Italian forces as well as by various POWs when they are disguised as German guards including Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra), Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard), and Sgt. Bostick (Brad Dexter).
Col. Joseph L. Ryan (Frank Sinatra) holds the MP40.
Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard) fires the MP40.
Sergeant Bostick (Brad Dexter) is armed with the MP40.
The POWs including Private Ames (James Brolin) open fire on a German plane with their MP40's.
An American POW (James B. Sikking) with the MP40.
Col. Ryan and Sergeant Bostick (Brad Dexter) fire their MP40's while on the train.
Colonel Gortz (John van Dreelen) fires the MP40.
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Both German and Italian troops are armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Machine Guns
Schwarzlose M1907/24
The Schwarzlose M1907/24 is seen in machine gun nests at various German checkpoints.
Other
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Col. Ryan, Maj. Eric Fincham (Trevor Howard), and Sgt. Bostick (Brad Dexter) use the Model 24 Stielhandgranate taken off fallen German soldiers.
