Did Kellys Heroes use real Tiger tanks?

The “Tiger” tanks used in the film were actually Russian T-34 tanks which had been specially modified to look like Tiger tanks. This is apparent when you look at the suspension of the tanks – T-34s used a modified Christie suspension, whereas the Tigers’ wheels were much more elaborate.

What model of Sherman tank was used in Kelly’s Heroes?

Vehicles and weapons The Tiger I tanks were actually Soviet T-34 tanks that had been modified to look like the German tank. The US Sherman tanks were the M4A3E4 variant. [1] Kelly’s platoon also drove an M3 Gun Motor Carriage before it was destroyed on the hill, as well as several half-tracks.

Why was the tiger better than the Sherman?

As the film makes clear, a Sherman tank was a lightweight in comparison to a Tiger. The Sherman weighed 33 tonnes and had a 75mm gun, compared to the Tiger’s 54 tonnes and a 88mm gun. A Tiger also had 3.9 inch thick armour, so shells from a Sherman literally bounced off it. Though the film can’t go far enough.

How old is Donald Sunderland?

86 years (July 17, 1935)Donald Sutherland / Age

What German tanks were used in Kelly’s Heroes?

the filming of kellys heros is quite interesting, the shermans are post ww2 m4a3 with the 76mm gun fitted to the normal 75mm turret, used by yugoslavia where the film was shot. most of the half tracks are m5’s with flat mudguards and rounded rears and the tigers are indeed based on the t34 tank.

What did Donald Sutherland say in Kelly’s Heroes?

Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers. Big Joe : Hey look, you just keep them Tigers busy and we’ll take care of the rest. Oddball : The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to LET THEM SHOOT HOLES IN ME! Crapgame : Hey, Oddball, this is your hour of glory.

How old is Kirk Douglas?

103 years (1916–2020)Kirk Douglas / Age at death

When was Garner born?

April 7, 1928James Garner / Date of birth

James Garner, original name James Scott Bumgarner, (born April 7, 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.—died July 19, 2014, Brentwood, California), American actor who was noted for his portrayal of good-natured characters and reluctant heroes.

Are the Tigers in Kelly’s Heros real tigers?

After watching the Tigers in Saving Private Ryan and Kelly’s Heros, I definitely think the Kellys’ Heros Tigers are much more convincing. I recall that when the movie came out, and I was not into modeling yet but had a passable knowledge of German tanks in WW2, I thought those were real Tigers.

What kind of gun does the Hollywood Sherman have?

The movie tank was a M4A3 with 76.2 mm gun installed in small turret, different front fenders and .50 machinegun on top of the turret. Also some pictures show antenna mast installed on top of the hull ventilator cover. There is a web site dedicated to the movie, check here. Here are few pictures of my Hollywood Sherman I built some time ago.

What was the original name of Kelly’s heroes?

Originally it was called The Warriors, then in post production it was changed to Kelly’s Warriors and then into Kelly’s Heroes. Clint Eastwood mentioned in interviews that he was very disappointed about the way movie was re-cut by studio because many deleted scenes not only gave depth to the characters but also made the movie much better.

Is Kelly’s hero’s supposed to be taken seriously?

Kelly’s Hero’s is a Bank Heist Thriller with comic moments…it’s not supposed to be taken seriously…but then again, neither is FURY!!! A-N-Y M4A1-M4A3/4 can take out a Tiger I tank (Early-Late) IF YOU GOT CLOSE ENOUGH.