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[[Image:City of god.jpg|thumb|right|300px|City of God ''(Cidade de Deus)'' (2002) Brazilian film directed by Fernando Mirelles and Katia Lund]] | [[Image:City of god.jpg|thumb|right|300px|City of God ''(Cidade de Deus)'' (2002) Brazilian film directed by Fernando Mirelles and Katia Lund]] | ||
'''''City of God''''' (Portuguese: '''''Cidade de Deus''''') is a 2002 Brazilian film directed by Fernando Mirelles and Katia Lund. Based on a true story, the film chronicles the development of one of Rio De Janeiro's most notorious ''favelas'' (Portuguese word for "Slum/Ghetto") as told through the perspective of Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), an aspiring photographer. | |||
'''City of God (Portuguese | |||
'''The following weapons are seen in the 2002 film City of God:''' | '''The following weapons are seen in the 2002 film City of God:''' | ||
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=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | |||
== | What appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver is seen being carried by Shaggy. It is later seen in the hands of a dead gangster. What appears to be a nickel Model 10 is also used by Rocket, having been given it by his brother, Goose. | ||
[[File:S&WModel10Long.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[ | [[Image:COG-revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shaggy aims his revolver at a driver.]] | ||
[[Image:COG-revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A revolver lies in the hand of a dead gangster.]] | [[Image:COG-revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A revolver lies in the hand of a dead gangster.]] | ||
[[File:DetroitPDrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 "Military and Police" revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:COG-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Goose gives his brother Rocket a revolver.]] | |||
==Rossi M-851 Revolver== | ==Rossi M-851 Revolver== | ||
Rocket ([[Alexandre Rodrigues]]) carries a [[Rossi M-851]] revolver during a sequence where he considers becoming a criminal. | Rocket ([[Alexandre Rodrigues]]) carries a [[Rossi M-851]] revolver during a sequence where he considers becoming a criminal. | ||
[[Image:RossiModel851.jpg |300px|thumb|none|350px|Rossi M-851 Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:RossiModel851.jpg |300px|thumb|none|Rossi M-851 Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:COG-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rocket tucks a Rossi M-851 revolver with what appears to be a four inch barrel into his waistband.]] | [[Image:COG-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rocket tucks a Rossi M-851 revolver with what appears to be a four inch barrel into his waistband.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | ||
Carrot ([[Matheus Nachtergaele]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] fitted with a '3 inch barrel when he and his gang rob a gun store. | Carrot ([[Matheus Nachtergaele]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] fitted with a '3 inch barrel when he and his gang rob a gun store. | ||
[[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 36 'Chiefs Special' (.38 Special) (3 Inch).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with a '3 inch barrel - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 36 'Chiefs Special' (.38 Special) (3 Inch).jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:COG-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Carrot threatens the gun shop owner with his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]]] | [[Image:COG-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Carrot threatens the gun shop owner with his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Members of Lil' Ze's gang pose with revolvers, the one on the right appears to be the Model 36.]] | |||
== | ==Taurus Model 65== | ||
A chrome-plated [[Taurus Model 65]] revolver with a four inch barrel and rubber grips is carried by Lil' Ze. It is identified by its distinctive cylinder release. | |||
[[ | [[File:Taurus Model 65SS4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Taurus Model 65 newer stainless version with rubber grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Revolver- | [[Image:COG-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Members of Lil' Ze's gang pose with revolvers, the one on the left appears to be the Model 65.]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Revolver- | [[Image:COG-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lil' Ze fires a chrome-plated Taurus Model 65.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Taurus65 full.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Taurus Model 65 newer stainless version with rubber grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Revolver- | [[Image:COG-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A young Lil' Ze fires his revolver. It appears that he stuck with the Model 65 growing up.]] | ||
=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Taurus PT92== | ==Taurus PT92== | ||
The [[Taurus PT92]] is seen in the hands of gang members. It should be noted that while the film is set between the 1960s and the late 1970s, the PT92 was only introduced in 1983. | The [[Taurus PT92]] is seen in the hands of gang members. It should be noted that while the film is set between the 1960s and the late 1970s, the PT92 was only introduced in 1983. | ||
[[Image:Taurus-PT92AF.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Taurus PT92AF (blued) - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Taurus-PT92AF.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:COG-PT92-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A gang member sits with a Taurus PT92 in hand.]] | [[Image:COG-PT92-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A gang member sits with a Taurus PT92 in hand.]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
A [[Beretta 92FS]] is seen when Lil'Ze's gangsters teach the runts how to use guns. | A [[Beretta 92FS]] is seen when Lil'Ze's gangsters teach the runts how to use guns. | ||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm | |||
[[Image:COG-PT92-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The runts are instructed on how to use a Beretta 92FS.]] | [[Image:COG-PT92-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The runts are instructed on how to use a Beretta 92FS.]] | ||
==Imbel M1911A1 pistol== | ==Imbel M1911A1 pistol== | ||
Li'l Ze ([[Leandro Firmino da Hora]]) uses a M1911-style pistol made in Brazil by IMBEL throughout much of the film (the Imbel logo is visible on the slide) | Li'l Ze ([[Leandro Firmino da Hora]]) uses a M1911-style pistol made in Brazil by IMBEL throughout much of the film (the Imbel logo is visible on the slide) | ||
[[Image:Imbel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Imbel M1911 pistol - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Imbel.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:COG-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lil' Ze threatens Blackie with a 1911 Imbel pistol.]] | [[Image:COG-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lil' Ze threatens Blackie with a 1911 Imbel pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Filé com Fritas (Steak with Fries) aims Li'l Ze's pistol at one of the runts.]] | [[Image:COG-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Filé com Fritas (Steak with Fries) aims Li'l Ze's pistol at one of the runts.]] | ||
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==Mossberg 500== | ==Mossberg 500== | ||
[[Mossberg 500]] shotguns are used by various gangsters and the police at different points of the movie. | |||
[[Mossberg 500]] | [[File:Mossberg 500 Extended Wooden.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 with wooden furniture and high-capacity magazine tube - 12 gauge]] | ||
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[[Image:COG-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of Lil' Ze's gangsters poses with a worndown Mossberg 500 with high-capacity magazine tube.]] | [[Image:COG-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of Lil' Ze's gangsters poses with a worndown Mossberg 500 with high-capacity magazine tube.]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:COG-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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==INA Model 953== | ==INA Model 953== | ||
The INA Model 953 (the Brazilian version of the [[Madsen M50]] submachine gun) is seen in the hands of police officers and gang members in both Lil' Ze and Carrot's gangs. | The INA Model 953 (the Brazilian version of the [[Madsen M50]] submachine gun) is seen in the hands of police officers and gang members in both Lil' Ze and Carrot's gangs. | ||
[[Image:A21img1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|INA Model 953 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:A21img1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|INA Model 953 - . | |||
[[Image:COG-Madsen-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer in the background carries a INA.]] | [[Image:COG-Madsen-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer in the background carries a INA.]] | ||
[[Image:COG-Madsen-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lil'Ze brandishes a INA.]] | [[Image:COG-Madsen-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lil'Ze brandishes a INA.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:16, 21 October 2020
City of God (Portuguese: Cidade de Deus) is a 2002 Brazilian film directed by Fernando Mirelles and Katia Lund. Based on a true story, the film chronicles the development of one of Rio De Janeiro's most notorious favelas (Portuguese word for "Slum/Ghetto") as told through the perspective of Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), an aspiring photographer.
The following weapons are seen in the 2002 film City of God:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
What appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver is seen being carried by Shaggy. It is later seen in the hands of a dead gangster. What appears to be a nickel Model 10 is also used by Rocket, having been given it by his brother, Goose.
Rossi M-851 Revolver
Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues) carries a Rossi M-851 revolver during a sequence where he considers becoming a criminal.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Carrot (Matheus Nachtergaele) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 36 fitted with a '3 inch barrel when he and his gang rob a gun store.
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Taurus Model 65
A chrome-plated Taurus Model 65 revolver with a four inch barrel and rubber grips is carried by Lil' Ze. It is identified by its distinctive cylinder release.
Pistols
Taurus PT92
The Taurus PT92 is seen in the hands of gang members. It should be noted that while the film is set between the 1960s and the late 1970s, the PT92 was only introduced in 1983.
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is seen when Lil'Ze's gangsters teach the runts how to use guns.
Imbel M1911A1 pistol
Li'l Ze (Leandro Firmino da Hora) uses a M1911-style pistol made in Brazil by IMBEL throughout much of the film (the Imbel logo is visible on the slide)
Shotgun
Mossberg 500
Mossberg 500 shotguns are used by various gangsters and the police at different points of the movie.
Submachine Guns
M3 'Grease Gun'
The M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun" is used by Li'l Ze throughout the latter parts of the film. Due to a continuity error, the M3 occasionally switches places with the Madsen M50 during the final gunbattle.
INA Model 953
The INA Model 953 (the Brazilian version of the Madsen M50 submachine gun) is seen in the hands of police officers and gang members in both Lil' Ze and Carrot's gangs.
IMI Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi submachine gun is frequently seen in the hands of gang members. Interestingly, one of the Micro Uzis depicted is fitted with the full sized stock of the original Uzi.
Rifles
Mauser M1908
Some gangsters are armed with Mauser M1908 rifles.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by one of Carrot's gang members when they rob a bank to fund their arms purchases, as well as by Military Police (Brazilian Gendarmerie) officers. Li'l Ze's gang also are seen with a chrome-plated M1 carbine with a folding stock and 30-round magazines, notably in the scene where they pose for Rocket's camera.
Browning Automatic Rifle
When Charlie the arms (Charles Paraventi) dealer tries to sell weapons to Li'l Ze's gang, one of the weapons he shows off is a Browning Automatic Rifle.
FN Model 1949
Knockout Ned (Seu Jorge) carries an FN Model 1949 rifle during the final gunbattle against Li'l Ze's gang, killing several gangsters with the weapon during the final gunbattle. The FN Model 1949 (also known as the SAFN-49) was a semi-automatic design that was adopted by several countries, including Brazil, before being superseded by such battle rifles as the FN FAL.
