Band Of Brothers

Rick K · 09-10-2001, 10:09 PM

I watched the premiere of HBO's "Band Of Brothers" last night. It's the story of Easy Company in WWII. There's a G.I. in it whose mission seems to be to get his hands on a Luger no matter what. He almost gets killed when he runs out into this field during a firefight to check a dead German officer to see if he has a Luger. I have a feeling this theme will run for a while through the mini series. Maybe we'll get to see several Lugers!

Matt · 09-10-2001, 10:16 PM

I wish I had HBO. I started to subscribe just to watch this series. My brother says he is taping it, so I'll have to borrow the tapes from him. It sure sounds good so far. The Luger was the most popular war trophy. Preferably captured from an officer of course.

Johnny Peppers · 09-11-2001, 12:00 AM

No, no! They were always nickel plated.

09-11-2001, 12:01 AM

if this souvenir hunter was a member of your squad or your platoon in easy company how would you feel about him after this little escapade? maybe the rest of easy company should all chip in and buy him his luger. lawrence

BILL · 09-11-2001, 01:02 AM

The premier has a pretty nice display of a Brit dressed as a nazi pulling the clip from a Luger, cocking it and letting the toggle 'snap' back in place..probably one of the best I have seen in a movie or on TV..how many times have you seen a clip removed or one actually cocked? The report that said we wouldn't be seeing much in the line of German soldiers or Lugers was quite mistaken. So far it could easily rival 'Saving Private Ryan' (not surprising since the executive directors are Tom Hanks and Steven Speilberg).

Don · 09-11-2001, 10:04 AM

Yes, I saw him work the action too. But as a native Texan, I couldn't understand what he was saying. Did anybody here understand what the Brits were doing in Werhmacht uniforms?

The scene also raises another interesting point: Was that a prop Luger or a real one? Every day on eBay there are props offered for sale, and one company apparently just sells off surplus Hollywood props. The photos make them look pretty good. So I wonder, over the years, how many non-firing roles have been played by rubber dummies? (Of course you could ask the same question about some of the actors.)

Thor · 09-12-2001, 10:38 AM

Watched part of PART TWO and really enjoyed it! They guy running around trying to take a Luger souvenir was nuts, my dad picked up a lot of Lugers but he always waited until the fight was over. I am wondering if the entire series will be available as in VHS/DVD Does HBO normally offer copies of their miniseries? Thor

Big Norm · 09-13-2001, 04:45 AM

I was wondering the same thing as Thor. I am not on HBO but I would like to see this particular show. It sounds interesting. Why can't regular TV have shows this good? I can't remember the last time I watched anything but football on the so called major stations.

Big Norm

09-13-2001, 12:08 PM

It quite possibly will show up on commericial TV after it runs on HBO. They have done that before. It will depend on how much a network is willing to pay for the rights.

Luke · 09-13-2001, 02:07 PM

John Sabato · 09-17-2001, 11:11 PM

BILL · 09-17-2001, 11:32 PM

Excellent suggestion. http://www.hbo.com has trailers and timelines, also synopses of the episodes and schedules of when it is originally airing and repeat broadcasts. Check it out.

09-10-2001, 10:09 PM	#1
Rick K User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Band Of Brothers I watched the premiere of HBO's "Band Of Brothers" last night. It's the story of Easy Company in WWII. There's a G.I. in it whose mission seems to be to get his hands on a Luger no matter what. He almost gets killed when he runs out into this field during a firefight to check a dead German officer to see if he has a Luger. I have a feeling this theme will run for a while through the mini series. Maybe we'll get to see several Lugers!

09-10-2001, 10:16 PM	#2
Matt User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Band Of Brothers I wish I had HBO. I started to subscribe just to watch this series. My brother says he is taping it, so I'll have to borrow the tapes from him. It sure sounds good so far. The Luger was the most popular war trophy. Preferably captured from an officer of course.

09-11-2001, 12:00 AM	#3
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Band Of Brothers No, no! They were always nickel plated.

09-11-2001, 12:01 AM	#4
lawrence fredrick klang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Band Of Brothers if this souvenir hunter was a member of your squad or your platoon in easy company how would you feel about him after this little escapade? maybe the rest of easy company should all chip in and buy him his luger. lawrence

09-11-2001, 01:02 AM	#5
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Band Of Brothers The premier has a pretty nice display of a Brit dressed as a nazi pulling the clip from a Luger, cocking it and letting the toggle 'snap' back in place..probably one of the best I have seen in a movie or on TV..how many times have you seen a clip removed or one actually cocked? The report that said we wouldn't be seeing much in the line of German soldiers or Lugers was quite mistaken. So far it could easily rival 'Saving Private Ryan' (not surprising since the executive directors are Tom Hanks and Steven Speilberg).

09-11-2001, 10:04 AM	#6
Don User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Band Of Brothers Yes, I saw him work the action too. But as a native Texan, I couldn't understand what he was saying. Did anybody here understand what the Brits were doing in Werhmacht uniforms? The scene also raises another interesting point: Was that a prop Luger or a real one? Every day on eBay there are props offered for sale, and one company apparently just sells off surplus Hollywood props. The photos make them look pretty good. So I wonder, over the years, how many non-firing roles have been played by rubber dummies? (Of course you could ask the same question about some of the actors.)

09-12-2001, 10:38 AM	#7
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: Band Of Brothers Watched part of PART TWO and really enjoyed it! They guy running around trying to take a Luger souvenir was nuts, my dad picked up a lot of Lugers but he always waited until the fight was over. I am wondering if the entire series will be available as in VHS/DVD Does HBO normally offer copies of their miniseries? Thor

09-13-2001, 04:45 AM	#8
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Band Of Brothers I was wondering the same thing as Thor. I am not on HBO but I would like to see this particular show. It sounds interesting. Why can't regular TV have shows this good? I can't remember the last time I watched anything but football on the so called major stations. Big Norm

09-13-2001, 12:08 PM	#9
BobL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Band Of Brothers It quite possibly will show up on commericial TV after it runs on HBO. They have done that before. It will depend on how much a network is willing to pay for the rights.

09-13-2001, 02:07 PM	#10
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Anyone have schedule of future episodes? (EOM)

09-17-2001, 11:11 PM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Luje, the best you can do is go to HBO.com (EOM)

09-17-2001, 11:32 PM	#12
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Luje, the best you can do is go to HBO.com Excellent suggestion. http://www.hbo.com has trailers and timelines, also synopses of the episodes and schedules of when it is originally airing and repeat broadcasts. Check it out.