CMPs in the movies

[m606paz]

Don´t forget Cast a Giant Shadow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD-8-09guFg

[r.morrison]

I've wanted to contribute something to this thread for ages. Many years ago, even before I got involved with this hobby, I watched a movie with the late great English actor Jack Hawkins (Bridge on The River Kwai Fame). The story line took place, I recall, in Singapore (?) after the war. It was somewhat of an spy movie, us guys versus the "commies" sort of era. But there was a great amount of the movie when they zipped around Singapore, escaping this or chasing that, in a CMP Cab 13 3 Tonner GS. I've been buggered to find or locate the movie. Anyone in the UK recall this movie or "down under" for that matter.

Get out and be part of Remembrance Day tomorrow and "Just Remember". Cheers.....Robert

[warren brown]

It could have been the film 'Outpost in Malaya' (1952) - this is what imdb says about it : The marriage of rubber-plantation owner Jim Frazer and his wife, Liz, which has survived many disasters, including years in a Japanese internment camp, is at a breaking point. Under constant threats of bandit attacks and concerned with the safety of his plantation and the people on it, Jim spares no time for his marriage. Liz is to take their young son, Mike, home to school in England, and, without telling Jim, does not plan to return. A neighboring plantation is attacked and the owner killed just prior to her departure. Liz and Jim get arms and ammunition from a near-by town, and a night of terror follows as the bandits attack.

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by m606paz

Don´t forget Cast a Giant Shadow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD-8-09guFg

Hi Mariano,
That one is not a CMP but a White (Make not colour) ex school bus.There is one somewhat like it on Ebay at the moment.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/121481826055...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Good movie though,
thanks Rick.

[m606paz]

Hi Rick

I put the beginning of the movie so that they can identify.

But the scene in the picture, is when they are building a road on the hill, and the possibility of falling rocks ...



http://youtu.be/Dz_Gj5noMFA

Regards!

[lynx42]

Thanks Mariano,
Loved that footage, wonder why the driver did not have the C60L in four wheel drive from the start of the rise. The film producers must have had some strong cables to stop the truck going over the edge when the rear wheels were hanging in open space.

Regards Rick.

[Dennis Gelean (RIP)]

Many years ago I bought a CMP F15a with a 2K1 body out of Ontario and had it shipped to BC. It was painted in German grey with ambulance cross on it. a flag pole welded from above rad to centre of roof on a angle. in a movie the left front had been on fire. It should be ready for 2016 western command convoy. it is complete with original radio table Ws19 and all the kit and antennas and masts. will need new tires. a portable Museum.

[Keith Orpin]

Could only be a C60 L to make it to the top !
Best regards
Keith

[Keith Webb]

This was broadcast today on Australian ABC's Landline program - the link may not work overseas and will probably not be available for long, but hopefully you can see it. Ian Doyle and I put a documentary together earlier this year which just happens to be full of CMPs in outback Australia. The colour footage is particularly interesting. Some may recognise some of the sound effects from Year of the Blitz which we hastily had to add at the last moment.
http://www.abc.net.au/landline/conte...4/s4129598.htm

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Keith

Link works in the US. Thanks for posting.

Cheers Phil

[motto (RIP)]

Thanks Keith, I was unaware of the Landline program about, 'Back of Beyond'.
I'm always interested in the history of the area accessed from the Birdsville Track. Particularly since driving it in my L/L Chev in 2000

Dave