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[[Image:LA-Takedown-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''L.A. Takedown'' (1989).]] | [[Image:LA-Takedown-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''L.A. Takedown'' (1989).]] | ||
''L.A. Takedown'' is a 1989 television crime film written and directed by [[Michael Mann]] that was intended to be a pilot for a weekly television series. Instead, Mann would later remake this film as 1995's ''[[Heat]]''. | '''''L.A. Takedown''''' is a 1989 television crime film written and directed by [[Michael Mann]] that was intended to be a pilot for a weekly television series. Instead, Mann would later remake this film as 1995's ''[[Heat]]''. | ||
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== SIG-Sauer P226 == | == SIG-Sauer P226 == | ||
Det. Vincent Hanna ([[Scott Plank]]) uses a nickel | Det. Vincent Hanna ([[Scott Plank]]) uses a nickel [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as his sidearm throughout the movie. | ||
[[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A nickel SIG-Sauer P226 pistol chambered in 9x19mm. This is another real movie gun and has been adapted to fire full flash motion picture blanks.]] | [[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A nickel SIG-Sauer P226 pistol chambered in 9x19mm. This is another real movie gun and has been adapted to fire full flash motion picture blanks.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson 659== | ==Smith & Wesson 659== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson 659]] appears to be the handgun carried by Patrick McLaren ([[Alex McArthur]]). | A stainless [[Smith & Wesson 659]] appears to be the handgun carried by Patrick McLaren ([[Alex McArthur]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W659 RD-MrPink.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 659]] | [[Image:S&W659 RD-MrPink.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 659 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:LATD 105.jpg|thumb|none|400px|On the right, a [[Smith & Wesson 659]] appears to be the handgun carried by Patrick McLaren ([[Alex McArthur]]).]] | [[Image:LATD 105.jpg|thumb|none|400px|On the right, a [[Smith & Wesson 659]] appears to be the handgun carried by Patrick McLaren ([[Alex McArthur]]).]] | ||
[[Image:LATD 108.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Closeup of the S&W pistol used by McLaren.]] | [[Image:LATD 108.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Closeup of the S&W pistol used by McLaren.]] | ||
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==M1911A1 (Stainless)== | ==M1911A1 (Stainless)== | ||
A stainless [[M1911A1]] is used by Waingro during the opening armored car heist. | A stainless [[M1911A1]] is used by Waingro during the opening armored car heist. | ||
[[File: | [[File:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:LATD 106.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A stainless [[M1911A1]] is used by Waingro ([[Xander Berkeley]]) during the opening armored car heist.]] | [[Image:LATD 106.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A stainless [[M1911A1]] is used by Waingro ([[Xander Berkeley]]) during the opening armored car heist.]] | ||
[[Image:LATD 107.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The pistol is seen on the right.]] | [[Image:LATD 107.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The pistol is seen on the right.]] | ||
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== Franchi SPAS 15 == | == Franchi SPAS 15 == | ||
Det. Bobby Schwartz ([[Daniel Baldwin]]) uses a [[Franchi SPAS-15]] during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout. Det. Vincent Hanna ([[Scott Plank]]) later uses it. | Det. Bobby Schwartz ([[Daniel Baldwin]]) uses a [[Franchi SPAS-15]] during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout. Det. Vincent Hanna ([[Scott Plank]]) later uses it. | ||
[[Image:Franchi | [[Image:Franchi SPAS-15 fixed.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Franchi SPAS-15 - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:LAT002.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Det. Bobby Schwartz ([[Daniel Baldwin]]) uses a [[Franchi SPAS-15]] during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout.]] | [[Image:LAT002.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Det. Bobby Schwartz ([[Daniel Baldwin]]) uses a [[Franchi SPAS-15]] during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout.]] | ||
[[Image:LAT004.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Det. Vincent Hanna ([[Scott Plank]]) holds the [[Franchi SPAS-15]].]] | [[Image:LAT004.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Det. Vincent Hanna ([[Scott Plank]]) holds the [[Franchi SPAS-15]].]] | ||
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==Remington 870 Field Gun== | ==Remington 870 Field Gun== | ||
Waingro ([[Xander Berkeley]]) uses a [[Remington 870|Remington 870 Field Shotgun]] with a sawed off barrel when confronted in his hotel room. | Waingro ([[Xander Berkeley]]) uses a [[Remington 870|Remington 870 Field Shotgun]] with a sawed off barrel when confronted in his hotel room. Actor [[Xander Berkeley]] would later have a small role in the feature film remake ''[[Heat]]''. | ||
[[ | [[File:Remington 870 field gun shortened.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Field Gun - 12 gauge. This is the current production model, with matte finish and laminate wood furniture. The 870 used in the show is the 1970s variant with rich factory blued finish and walnut stocks.]] | ||
[[Image:LAT010.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Waingro ([[Xander Berkeley]]) uses a [[Remington 870|Remington 870 Field Shotgun]] with a sawed off barrel when confronted in his hotel room.]] | [[Image:LAT010.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Waingro ([[Xander Berkeley]]) uses a [[Remington 870|Remington 870 Field Shotgun]] with a sawed off barrel when confronted in his hotel room.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:48, 23 December 2022
L.A. Takedown is a 1989 television crime film written and directed by Michael Mann that was intended to be a pilot for a weekly television series. Instead, Mann would later remake this film as 1995's Heat.
The following weapons were used in the film L.A. Takedown:
Handguns
SIG-Sauer P226
Det. Vincent Hanna (Scott Plank) uses a nickel SIG-Sauer P226 as his sidearm throughout the movie.
Smith & Wesson 659
A stainless Smith & Wesson 659 appears to be the handgun carried by Patrick McLaren (Alex McArthur).
M1911A1 (Stainless)
A stainless M1911A1 is used by Waingro during the opening armored car heist.
Shotguns
Franchi SPAS 15
Det. Bobby Schwartz (Daniel Baldwin) uses a Franchi SPAS-15 during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout. Det. Vincent Hanna (Scott Plank) later uses it.
Mossberg 590
The Mossberg 590 shotgun is used by Chris Sheherlis as well as LAPD detectives in the film.
Benelli M1 Super 90
LAPD Detectives are seen armed with Benelli M1 Super 90 shotguns during the hotel confrontation.
Remington 870 Field Gun
Waingro (Xander Berkeley) uses a Remington 870 Field Shotgun with a sawed off barrel when confronted in his hotel room. Actor Xander Berkeley would later have a small role in the feature film remake Heat.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
The Heckler & Koch MP5K is the main weapon used by the robbery crew including Patrick McLaren (Alex McArthur), Chris Sheherlis (Peter Dobson), and Michael Cherrito (Vincent Guastaferro) during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout.
Rifles
CAR-15
What appear to be CAR-15 assault rifles are used by LAPD detectives during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout.
