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[[Image:Manchurian.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Manchurian Candidate'' (2004)]] | |||
Both | '''''The Manchurian Candidate''''' is the 2004 feature film remake of [[John Frankenheimer]]'s classic [[Manchurian Candidate, The (1962)|1962 political thriller of the same name]]. As in the original, the plot centers around a decorated US Army soldier who is part of a powerful political family and the possibility that he may have been brainwashed after being captured during a battle (the setting is now updated to the 1991 Gulf War instead of the Korean War). The film was directed by [[Jonathan Demme]] (''[[The Silence of the Lambs]]'') and stars [[Denzel Washington]], [[Meryl Streep]], [[Jon Voight]], and [[Liev Schreiber]]. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the 2004 remake of ''The Manchurian Candidate'':''' | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Beretta 92FS== | |||
During a medical procedure, Bennett Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) watches Raymond Shaw ([[Liev Schreiber]]) and some other men handling [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols. Rosie is also seen pulling what appears to be a Beretta near the end of the film. | |||
[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:ManChu04 131.jpg|thumb|none|601px|During a medical procedure, Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) watches Raymond Shaw ([[Liev Schreiber]]) and some other men handling [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols.]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 012.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Rosie ([[Kimberly Elise]]) is also seen pulling what appears to be a Beretta near the end of the film.]] | |||
==Glock 17== | |||
During a medical procedure, a masked individual handles a [[Glock 17]] pistol. | |||
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:ManChu04 131.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During a medical procedure, a [[Glock 17]] is seen at the far right.]] | |||
==Glock 26== | |||
Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) is also seen pulling out a [[Glock 26]] near the end of the film. | |||
[[Image:Glock 26.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 26 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the [[Glock 26]] pulled by Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]).]] | |||
==Walther PPK== | |||
Rosie ([[Kimberly Elise]]) is seen pulling a [[Walther PPK]] on Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) when he tries to strangle her. | |||
[[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rosie ([[Kimberly Elise]]) is seen pulling a [[Walther PPK]] on Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]).]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | |||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is handled by Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) while undergoing a medical procedure. | |||
[[File:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:ManChu04 128.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is handled by Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) while undergoing another medical procedure.]] | |||
[[File:ManChu04 117.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marco raises the revolver.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A2== | |||
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] is seen in the hands of the men riding in the helicopter that tosses gas grenades onto Marco's ([[Denzel Washington]]) position during the ambush. | |||
[[Image:H&KMP5A2WideForearm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with "tropical" wide handguard - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] is seen in the hands of the men riding in the helicopter that tosses gas grenades onto Marco's position during the ambush.]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==M16A2== | |||
Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) and several of his men carry [[M16A2]]s during the Desert Storm battle. These weapons are also later seen in the hands of National Guard soldiers in New York City in 2004. | |||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Members of Marco's unit including PFC Robert Baker ([[Anthony Mackie]]) are armed with the [[M16A2]] as they exit the damaged APC during the ambush.]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marco with his [[M16A2]] as he sees something through his NVG's.]] | |||
==AKM== | |||
What appear to be [[AKM]]s are used by enemy combatants that engage Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) and the lost platoon. | |||
[[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[File:ManChu04 100.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the left, an insurgent with the AK rifle as the APC is about to crash.]] | |||
[[File:ManChu04 108.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Combatant running with AK.]] | |||
==Remington 700PSS== | |||
Near the end of the film, Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) is seen assembling a [[Remington 700PSS]] fitted with a scope and suppressor. | |||
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|right|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod - .300 Win Mag]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Near the end of the film, Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) is seen assembling a [[Remington 700PSS]] rifle fitted with a scope and suppressor.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==M60== | |||
Both Bennett Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) and Raymond Shaw ([[Liev Schreiber]]) are seen firing an [[M60]] mounted on a Humvee during the Desert Storm ambush. | |||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bennett Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) fires the M60 while wearing his AN/PVS-7 NODs.]] | |||
[[Image:Manchurian04_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bennett Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) with the M60.]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A flashback shows Raymond Shaw ([[Liev Schreiber]]) using the M60.]] | |||
=Launchers= | |||
==M72 LAW== | |||
Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) is seen taking out an enemy combatant who was about to fire an [[M72 LAW]]. | |||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | |||
[[Image:ManChu 008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marco ([[Denzel Washington]]) sees a combatant with a LAW through his NODs.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:51, 29 July 2023
The Manchurian Candidate is the 2004 feature film remake of John Frankenheimer's classic 1962 political thriller of the same name. As in the original, the plot centers around a decorated US Army soldier who is part of a powerful political family and the possibility that he may have been brainwashed after being captured during a battle (the setting is now updated to the 1991 Gulf War instead of the Korean War). The film was directed by Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs) and stars Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Jon Voight, and Liev Schreiber.
The following weapons were used in the 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate:
Error creating thumbnail: File missing WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
During a medical procedure, Bennett Marco (Denzel Washington) watches Raymond Shaw (Liev Schreiber) and some other men handling Beretta 92FS pistols. Rosie is also seen pulling what appears to be a Beretta near the end of the film.
Glock 17
During a medical procedure, a masked individual handles a Glock 17 pistol.
Glock 26
Marco (Denzel Washington) is also seen pulling out a Glock 26 near the end of the film.
Walther PPK
Rosie (Kimberly Elise) is seen pulling a Walther PPK on Marco (Denzel Washington) when he tries to strangle her.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is handled by Marco (Denzel Washington) while undergoing a medical procedure.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
The Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is seen in the hands of the men riding in the helicopter that tosses gas grenades onto Marco's (Denzel Washington) position during the ambush.
Rifles
M16A2
Marco (Denzel Washington) and several of his men carry M16A2s during the Desert Storm battle. These weapons are also later seen in the hands of National Guard soldiers in New York City in 2004.
AKM
What appear to be AKMs are used by enemy combatants that engage Marco (Denzel Washington) and the lost platoon.
Remington 700PSS
Near the end of the film, Marco (Denzel Washington) is seen assembling a Remington 700PSS fitted with a scope and suppressor.
Machine Guns
M60
Both Bennett Marco (Denzel Washington) and Raymond Shaw (Liev Schreiber) are seen firing an M60 mounted on a Humvee during the Desert Storm ambush.
Launchers
M72 LAW
Marco (Denzel Washington) is seen taking out an enemy combatant who was about to fire an M72 LAW.
