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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. | |||
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'''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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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==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. | 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-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.]] | ||
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[[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|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with a '3 inch barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[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 | [[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== | ==Taurus Model 65== | ||
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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]] shotguns are used by various gangsters and the police at different points of the movie. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Mossberg 500 Extended Wooden.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 with wooden furniture and high-capacity magazine tube - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[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|]] | ||
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.
