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Back to Bataan
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Back to Bataan is a 1945 World War II film that dramatizes the true story of the raid on the Cabanatuan prisoner of war camp by US Army Rangers and Filipino guerilla fighters. The film stars John Wayne as Col. Joseph Madden and Anthony Quinn as Captain Andrés Bonifácio.
The Cabanatuan raid was also dramatized in the 2005 film The Great Raid.
The following weapons were used in the film Back to Bataan:
Pistols
Colt 1911
A Ranger uses his M1911 to shoot off the lock, but it is shot out of his hand.
Luger P08
Maj. Hasko (Richard Loo) is armed with a Luger P08.

Submachine Guns
Colt 1921 Thompson
Both Col. Joseph Madden (John Wayne) and Captain Andrés Bonifácio (Anthony Quinn) are seen using the M1921 Thompson.
Rifles
M1903 Springfield
Several of the Army Rangers and Philippine guerilla fighters carry the M1903 Springfield rifle.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Gewehr 98 rifle is seen in the hands of both Philippine guerrillas and Japanese soldiers.


Arisaka Type 38
At least, Col. Joseph Madden (John Wayne) is seen handling an Arisaka Type 38.
Machine Guns
Browning 1917A1
Philippine guerrilla fighters are seen using the Browning M1917A1 during the raid.

Browning Automatic Rifle
A Philippine guerrilla fighter is seen using the Browning Automatic Rifle during the raid.
