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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Soldiers of Fortune | |name = ''Soldiers of Fortune'' | ||
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'''''Soldiers of Fortune''''' is a 2012 action film starring [[Christian Slater]] as a former special forces soldier who is hired by an adventure company to escort a group of wealthy men into a real war zone while keeping them safe. The movie was filmed primarily in the Ukraine and the cast | '''''Soldiers of Fortune''''' is a 2012 action film starring [[Christian Slater]] as a former special forces soldier who is hired by an adventure company to escort a group of wealthy men into a real war zone while keeping them safe. The movie was filmed primarily in the Ukraine and the cast includes [[James Cromwell]], [[Dominic Monaghan]], [[Sean Bean]], and [[Ving Rhames]]. The film had a very limited theatrical run in the US before being released on video. | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[Beretta 92FS]] is | The [[Beretta 92FS]] is wielded by several characters, including Craig McCenzie ([[Christian Slater]]) and Mason ([[Colm Meaney]]). | ||
[[Image:Beretta92F_LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Beretta92F_LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:SoF Pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Craig McCenzie ([[Christian Slater]]) holds the Beretta.]] | [[Image:SoF Pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig McCenzie ([[Christian Slater]]) holds the Beretta.]] | ||
[[Image:Soldiers-of-Fortune-7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Soldiers-of-Fortune-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Production image of Magda ([[Sarah Ann Schultz]]) with the pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:SOF 834.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Magda ([[Sarah Ann Schultz]]) with the pistol.]] | |||
==CZ 75B== | ==CZ 75B== | ||
A [[CZ 75B]] is wielded by Dimidov ([[Sean Bean]]). | A [[CZ 75B]] is wielded by Dimidov ([[Sean Bean]]). | ||
[[Image:CZ-75B.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CZ-75B.jpg|thumb|none|350px|CZ 75B - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:SOF Sean.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SOF Sean.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production still of the [[CZ 75B]] as wielded by Dimidov ([[Sean Bean]]). ]] | ||
[[File:SOF12 53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[CZ 75B]] is wielded by Dimidov ([[Sean Bean]]). ]] | [[File:SOF12 53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[CZ 75B]] is wielded by Dimidov ([[Sean Bean]]). ]] | ||
[[File:SOF12 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:SOF12 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cecilia (Oksana Korostyshevskaya) with the CZ. | ||
]] | |||
==Blow F06== | ==Blow F06== | ||
At his residence, Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]) is seen pulling a stainless pistol | At his residence, Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]) is seen pulling a stainless pistol and firing it at a bottle. This pistol appears to be a [[Blow F06]] blank-fire only handgun. This pistol is also used throughout the film by other characters as well. | ||
[[File:Blow F06 nickel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Blow F06 nickel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Blow F06 with nickel finish - 9mm P.A.K. blanks]] | ||
[[File:SOF12 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At his residence, Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]) is seen pulling a stainless pistol | [[File:SOF12 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At his residence, Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]) is seen pulling a stainless pistol and firing it at a bottle. This pistol appears to be a Blow F06 blank-fire only handgun.]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An arms dealer chambers the same pistol.]] | [[Image:SOF12 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An arms dealer chambers the same pistol.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ||
Craig is seen with what appears to be a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] during the opening mission in Afghanistan. | Craig is seen with what appears to be a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] during the opening mission in Afghanistan. Since this weapon is actually seen firing, it's likely that this weapon is actually a [[Blow Crazy]] blank-firing replica modeled after the MP5K. | ||
[[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none|350px|]] | ||
[[File:BLOW CRAZY.jpg|thumb| | [[File:BLOW CRAZY.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Blow Crazy - 9mm P.A.K. blanks]] | ||
[[Image:SoF MP5 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig with the suppressed MP5K mockup.]] | [[Image:SoF MP5 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig with the suppressed MP5K mockup.]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Since this weapon is actually seen firing, it's | [[Image:SOF12 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Since this weapon is actually seen firing, it's likely that this weapon is actually a [[Blow Crazy]] blank-firing replica modeled after the MP5K.]] | ||
[[Image:SoF MP5 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Publicity still of Craig ([[Christian Slater]]) with the firearm. Here, the firearm appears to be a more accurate-looking replica than the Blow Crazy.]] | |||
==Ekol ASI Uzi== | ==Ekol ASI Uzi== | ||
An [[Ekol ASI Uzi]] is seen in the hands of guards during an arms deal. Women aboard Dimidov's boat also open fire with this weapon. | |||
[[file:ASI UZI.jpg|thumb|none| | [[file:ASI UZI.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ekol ASI Uzi - 9mm P.A.K. blanks.]] | ||
[[File:SOF12 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the | [[File:SOF12 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the Ekol ASI UZI is seen in the hands of guards during an arms deal.]] | ||
[[File:SOF12 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Women aboard Dimidov's boat also open fire with | [[File:SOF12 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Women aboard Dimidov's boat also open fire with the ASI UZI.]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
==Colt M4A1== | ==Colt M4A1== | ||
Mason's operatives are armed with what appear to be replicas of the [[M4A1]]. | Mason's operatives are armed with what appear to be replicas of the [[M4A1]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:L_1678051_95af7e50.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:L_1678051_95af7e50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mason's men are seen wielding M4s in a production image]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SOF12 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== | ==AKS-74U== | ||
Craig | Craig ([[Christian Slater]] uses an [[AKS-74U]] for much of the film, starting from the training base in Romania. One of Lupo's mercenaries also uses an AKS-74U in the attack on the rebel camp. | ||
[[File: | [[File:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:Soldiersoffortune.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SOF_AKSU_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig (right) uses an AKS-74U.]] | ||
[[Image:Soldiersoffortune.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Production image of [[Christian Slater]] with the AKS-74U.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF 808.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_AKSU_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig with his AKS-74U.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_AKSU_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary uses an AKS-74U.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_AKSU_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the background, Craig carries the AKS-74U.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_AKSU_5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craig fires the AKS-74U.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_AKSU_6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==AKS-74== | |||
What appear to be [[AKS-74]] rifles with black synthetic furniture are also used in the film. | |||
[[File:AKS-74 synthetic furniture.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-74 - 5.45x39mm]] | |||
[[File:SOF12 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charles Herbert Vandebeer ([[Charlie Bewley]]) takes target practice with the rifle.]] | |||
[[File:SOF12 43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Haussman takes target practice with the rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF 812.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary opens fire with the rifle.]] | |||
==FN SCAR-L CQC== | |||
An [[FN SCAR-L|FN SCAR-L CQC]] can be seen in the video advertising the project "Soldier of Fortune". | |||
[[File:SCAR-L CQC.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_SCAR-L_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:SOF_SCAR-L_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man on the left is holding a SCAR-L CQC.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== | == PK== | ||
A heavily-customized [[ | A heavily-customized [[PK]] machine gun is the main firearm wielded by Grimaud ([[Ving Rhames]]). This particular machine gun has been fitted with a mock [[MG42]]-type barrel above the real barrel to fit a scope and M16-type carry handle on a rail. Unmodified PKs are also seen in the film. The machine guns used in the film are original PKs rather than the later [[PKM]]s, as noted by their fluted rear barrels and larger curved gas blocks. | ||
[[ | [[File:Pk machine gun.jpg|thumb|500px|none|PK - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[Image:SOF2.jpeg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SOF PK 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The clearly visible fake MG42 barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:005.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SOF2.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Production image of Grimaud ([[Ving Rhames]]) with the modified PK.]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimaud ([[Ving Rhames]]) shows off his | [[Image:005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer shot of the PK]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An unmodified | [[Image:SOF12 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimaud ([[Ving Rhames]]) shows off his custom PK. Note the M16-style carry handle on the barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:SOF 820.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the custom PK with the MG42-type barrel mounted above the real barrel. Note also the M16-style carry handle on the barrel.]] | |||
[[Image:SOF12 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An unmodified PK is seen on the table.]] | |||
== RPK Light Machine Gun == | == RPK Light Machine Gun == | ||
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[[Image:SOF12 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPK is seen on the left.]] | [[Image:SOF12 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPK is seen on the left.]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPK is seen on the left manned by one of Mason's men.]] | [[Image:SOF12 52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPK is seen on the left manned by one of Mason's men.]] | ||
== Vektor SS-77 == | |||
A [[Vektor SS-77]] machine gun is used by one of Mason's mercenaries. | |||
[[Image:Ss77.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Vektor SS-77 - 7.62x51mm]] | |||
[[File:SOF 832.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vektor SS-77 machine gun on the left.]] | |||
=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
== | ==Benelli R1== | ||
A [[Benelli R1]] semi-automatic rifle is used by Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]). | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Benelli R1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Benelli R1 - .30-06 ]] | ||
[[File:SOF12 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:SOF12 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:SOF12_BAR_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Haussman charges his rifle. The Benelli stamp is clearly seen here.]] | |||
==Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle== | ==Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle== | ||
An [[M16_rifle_series#Mk_12_Special_Purpose_Rifle|Mk 12 SPR]] is used by a Special Forces soldier to cover Craig during the mission in Afghanistan. | |||
[[Image:Mk12Mod0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk 12 SPR with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Parker & Hale bipod - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Mk12Mod0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk 12 SPR with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Parker & Hale bipod - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:SOF12 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Mk 12 SPR is used by a Special Forces soldier to cover Craig during the mission in Afghanistan.]] | ||
==Dragunov | ==SVD Dragunov == | ||
An [[ | An [[SVD Dragunov]] is found and then used by Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]). | ||
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov | [[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov - 7.6x54mmR]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 59.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An | [[Image:SOF12 59.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SVD Dragunov is found by Haussman ([[James Cromwell]]).]] | ||
[[Image:SOF12 64.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Haussman fires the rifle.]] | [[Image:SOF12 64.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Haussman fires the rifle.]] | ||
= | =Launchers= | ||
==RPG-22== | ==RPG-22== | ||
Dimidov is seen using what appears to be an [[RPG-22]] rocket launcher to take out a pirate boat. Grimaud also picks up what appears to be an RPG-22, and finally uses it against Colonel Lupo's boat. | |||
[[Image:RPG-22 rocket launcher.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-22 - 72.5mm]] | [[Image:RPG-22 rocket launcher.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-22 - 72.5mm]] | ||
[[File:SOF12_27.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:SOF12_27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dimidov is seen using what appears to be an RPG-22 rocket launcher to take out a pirate boat.]] | ||
[[File:SOF_RPG-22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dimidov fires the RPG-22.]] | |||
[[File:SOF_RPG-22_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimaud picks up an RPG-22.]] | |||
[[File:SOF_RPG-22_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimaud aims the RPG-22...]] | |||
[[File:SOF_RPG-22_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and launches the rocket.]] | |||
[[File:SOF_RPG-22_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"The Grim Reaper does not forgive debts".]] | |||
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Soldiers of Fortune is a 2012 action film starring Christian Slater as a former special forces soldier who is hired by an adventure company to escort a group of wealthy men into a real war zone while keeping them safe. The movie was filmed primarily in the Ukraine and the cast includes James Cromwell, Dominic Monaghan, Sean Bean, and Ving Rhames. The film had a very limited theatrical run in the US before being released on video.
The following weapons were used in the film Soldiers of Fortune:
Pistols
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is wielded by several characters, including Craig McCenzie (Christian Slater) and Mason (Colm Meaney).
CZ 75B
A CZ 75B is wielded by Dimidov (Sean Bean).
Blow F06
At his residence, Haussman (James Cromwell) is seen pulling a stainless pistol and firing it at a bottle. This pistol appears to be a Blow F06 blank-fire only handgun. This pistol is also used throughout the film by other characters as well.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Craig is seen with what appears to be a suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5K during the opening mission in Afghanistan. Since this weapon is actually seen firing, it's likely that this weapon is actually a Blow Crazy blank-firing replica modeled after the MP5K.
Ekol ASI Uzi
An Ekol ASI Uzi is seen in the hands of guards during an arms deal. Women aboard Dimidov's boat also open fire with this weapon.
Assault Rifles
Colt M4A1
Mason's operatives are armed with what appear to be replicas of the M4A1.
AKS-74U
Craig (Christian Slater uses an AKS-74U for much of the film, starting from the training base in Romania. One of Lupo's mercenaries also uses an AKS-74U in the attack on the rebel camp.
AKS-74
What appear to be AKS-74 rifles with black synthetic furniture are also used in the film.
FN SCAR-L CQC
An FN SCAR-L CQC can be seen in the video advertising the project "Soldier of Fortune".
Machine Guns
PK
A heavily-customized PK machine gun is the main firearm wielded by Grimaud (Ving Rhames). This particular machine gun has been fitted with a mock MG42-type barrel above the real barrel to fit a scope and M16-type carry handle on a rail. Unmodified PKs are also seen in the film. The machine guns used in the film are original PKs rather than the later PKMs, as noted by their fluted rear barrels and larger curved gas blocks.
RPK Light Machine Gun
An RPK light machine gun is seen on an arms table as well as wielded by men employed by Mason (Colm Meaney).
Vektor SS-77
A Vektor SS-77 machine gun is used by one of Mason's mercenaries.
Sniper Rifles
Benelli R1
A Benelli R1 semi-automatic rifle is used by Haussman (James Cromwell).
Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle
An Mk 12 SPR is used by a Special Forces soldier to cover Craig during the mission in Afghanistan.
SVD Dragunov
An SVD Dragunov is found and then used by Haussman (James Cromwell).
Launchers
RPG-22
Dimidov is seen using what appears to be an RPG-22 rocket launcher to take out a pirate boat. Grimaud also picks up what appears to be an RPG-22, and finally uses it against Colonel Lupo's boat.
