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[[Image:Lafemmenikitacover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''La Femme Nikita'' (1990)]] | |||
'''''La Femme Nikita''''' is a 1990 French action film directed by [[Luc Besson]] and starring [[Anne Parillaud]] as Nikita, a juvenile delinquent who has her identity erased and subsequently is recruited into a secret spy organization as an assassin. The film was remade as the 1993 American film ''[[Point of No Return]]'' starring [[Bridget Fonda]] and then in two subsequent television series: 1997's ''[[La Femme Nikita (1997)|La Femme Nikita]]'' starring [[Peta Wilson]] and 2010's ''[[Nikita (2010)|Nikita]]'' starring [[Maggie Q]]. While ''La Femme Nikita'' is the US title for the film, it was also released in some formats under the title ''Nikita''. | |||
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== | =Handguns= | ||
[[Image: | == Beretta 92SB == | ||
Rico ([[Marc Duret]]) dual-wields a [[Beretta 92SB]] along with a revolver during the opening shootout. One of the bodyguards in the restaurant also carries a [[Beretta 92SB]]. | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita9511.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Beretta 92SB in his left hand.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita9512.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Rico dual-wields a Beretta 92SB along with a Bruni Olympic 5 during the opening shootout.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita921.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of the bodyguards in the restaurant also carries a Beretta 92SB.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita922.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The bodyguard fires the Beretta.]] | |||
== | == Smith & Wesson 629 Classic Hunter == | ||
[[Image: | Bob ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) carries a blue-steel [[Smith & Wesson 629 Classic Hunter]]. Nikita ([[Anne Parillaud]]) is later seen with the revolver. | ||
[[Image:Classichunter.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic Hunter - .44 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nikita holds Bob's blue-steel Smith & Wesson 629 Classic Hunter.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita629.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita holds the revolver. Note the Classic Hunter's characteristic unfluted cylinder and target front sight.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Rule 1. The first bullet's not for you."'' Bob holds his blue-steel Smith & Wesson 629 Classic Hunter.]] | |||
== | == Beretta 93R == | ||
At the shooting range, Nikita is handed a [[Beretta 93R]]. | |||
[[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta M93R - 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita93r1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Beretta 93R is picked up.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita93r2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita handles the Beretta 93R.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN_16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita fires the Beretta 93R.]] | |||
== | == Colt Python == | ||
A [[Colt Python]] is seen pulled on Nikita before a mission. | |||
[[File:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Colt Python is seen pulled on Nikita before a mission.]] | |||
== | == Desert Eagle Mark I == | ||
Nikita uses a two-tone [[Desert Eagle Mark I]] chambered in .357 Magnum in the restaurant hit and shootout. | |||
[[Image:MKIRight.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Magnum Research Desert Eagle MK I - .357 Magnum.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitadeagle1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita finds a two-tone Desert Eagle Mark I in the case.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitadeagle2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita uses a two-tone Desert Eagle Mark I to take out her target.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitadeagle3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita with the Desert Eagle during the kitchen shootout. Note the handgun appears to be empty.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nikita holds the Desert Eagle.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nikita fires the Desert Eagle.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nikita reloads the Desert Eagle (it appeared to be empty already).]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitadeagle4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita opens fire with the Desert Eagle.]] | |||
== High Standard Supermatic Citation == | |||
Nikita uses a [[High Standard Supermatic Citation]] .22 Target Pistol fitted with a suppressor during a mission. | |||
[[Image:Hi-Standard-SC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|High Standard Supermatic Citation - .22 LR]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitahs2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita pulls the High Standard Supermatic Citation fitted with a suppressor.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 61.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the pistol.]] | |||
== Bruni Olympic 5 == | |||
Rico ([[Marc Duret]]) uses what appears to be a snub-nosed [[Bruni Olympic 5]] along with his Beretta 92SB during the opening shootout. Nikita later also grabs it. | |||
[[File:Bruni Olympic 38 black.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Bruni Olympic 5 with black finish - .380 blanks]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita9511.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Bruni Olympic 5 in his right hand.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita9512.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Rico dual-wields the Bruni Olympic 5 along with a Beretta 92SB during the opening shootout.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitapython1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The revolver lying on the floor.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 82.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Closeup of the revolver.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 317.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The revolver put to the cop's chin.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 66.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An operative pulls the revolver on Victor.]] | |||
== | == Walther GSP == | ||
Victor the Cleaner ([[Jean Reno]]) carries as his primary weapon in the film a [[Walther GSP]] with a sound suppressor; the longer magazine and larger charging handle indicate this model is chambered in .32 S&W Long. | |||
[[Image:WGSP_32sw.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther GSP - .32 S&W Long]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitagsp1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Victor the Cleaner pulls out his suppressed [[Walther GSP]].]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitagsp2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Victor the Cleaner fires his suppressed [[Walther GSP]].]] | |||
== | == Various Revolvers == | ||
Various revolvers are seen at the gun range when Josephine is given a choice to choose a weapon to use for protection. | |||
[[Image:Nikitarevolvers.jpg|thumb|none|602px|]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 6002.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A guard tries to pull out the revolver on Victor.]] | |||
== | =Submachine Guns= | ||
[[Image: | ==D-Technik Sa vz. 61== | ||
A police officer in the shootout at the beginning of the film uses a [[Sa vz. 61 Skorpion|D-Technik Sa vz. 61]] pistol. | |||
[[Image:VZ61SemiAutoPistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|D-Technik Sa vz. 61 semi-auto pistol - .32 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitavz1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A police officer in the shootout at the beginning of the film uses a D-Technik Sa vz. 61 pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitavz2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Firing the D-Technik Sa vz. 61 pistol.]] | |||
== | ==IMI Micro Uzi== | ||
A cop is seen using a [[IMI Micro Uzi]] during the store shootout. | |||
[[Image:MicroUziPistolStock.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Micro Uzi - 9mm.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 311.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer holds the Micro Uzi.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 315.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The officer reloads the Micro Uzi.]] | |||
== | =Rifles= | ||
==SIG SG540 with prop grenade launcher== | |||
Jose uses a [[SIG SG 540]] been fitted with a prop grenade launcher during the restaurant hit. Strangely, he appears to be loading an M9A1 rifle grenade into the weapon. | |||
[[Image:Sig sg540 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sig SG-540 - 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem)]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita5401.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Jose uses a SIG SG 540 that has been fitted with grenade launcher during the restaurant hit. ]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita5402.jpg|thumb|none|601px|He loads a M9A1 rifle grenade into the Grenade Launcher.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 44.jpg|thumb|none|602px|About to use the launcher.]] | |||
== | ==SIG SG542== | ||
[[Image: | Various police officers are seen carrying [[SIG SG 542]] rifles. Another SG 542 fitted with a scope can be seen at the gun range. | ||
[[Image:Sig sg542.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 542 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita542.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An officer with the SIG SG 542 rifle during the opening shootout.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitahk1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Another SG 542 fitted with a scope can be seen at the gun range.]] | |||
[[File:LFN 74.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An embassy guard opens fire with the rifle.]] | |||
== | ==M16A1== | ||
[[Image: | Full Sized [[M16A1]]s are seen being used by guards at the embassy. | ||
used by | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 with 20-round magazine and original 3-prong flash hider - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Nikitam161.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Full Sized M16A1s are seen being used by guards at the embassy.]] | |||
== | ==Armi-Jager AP-15== | ||
[[ | Nikita is seen handling a compact [[Armi-Jager AP-15]] while at the gun range. A bodyguard uses one during the kitchen shootout. | ||
[[File:Compact AP-15.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Compact Armi-Jager AP-15 - .22 LR]] | |||
[[Image:LFN 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita handles the Armi-Jager AP-15 at the gun range.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitam162.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A bodyguard uses the Armi-Jager AP-15 during the kitchen shootout. At max size, one can just barely see the protrusion at the bottom of the dummy magazine, confirming that this is an Armi-Jager .22 LR rifle.]] | |||
== IMI Galil == | ==IMI Galil== | ||
One of the guards at the embassy carries a [[Galil]]. | |||
[[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Nikitagalil.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of the guards at the embassy carries a Galil.]] | |||
==Steyr AUG A1== | |||
Nikita uses a two-tone [[Steyr AUG]] with a sound suppressor in the bathroom to assassinate a target during her mission in Venice. | |||
[[Image:Steyr-AUG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr AUG A1 - 5.56mm]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaaug1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita begins to assemble the two-tone Steyr AUG.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaaug2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nikita charges the two-tone Steyr AUG.]] | |||
[[Image:LFN_55.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sideview of the two-tone Steyr AUG.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaaug3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Steyr AUG is aimed by Nikita.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaaug4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Business end of the suppressed Steyr AUG.]] | |||
== | =Shotguns= | ||
[[ | ==Franchi SPAS-12== | ||
[[Franchi SPAS-12]] shotguns are seen being carried by a cop in the courtroom and by a bodyguard in the restaurant. | |||
[[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaspas1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun carried by a cop in the courtroom.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaspas2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun on the left.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitaspas3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Firing the Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun.]] | |||
== | ==Mossberg 500== | ||
[[ | A [[Mossberg 500]] is used by the store owner in the opening sequence and by cops during the court sentencing. | ||
[[Image:Mossberg500.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 12 gauge with extended mag tube.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitam5001.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Mossberg 500 is held by the store owner.]] | |||
[[Image:Nikitam5002.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Mossberg 500 is carried by a cop during the court sentencing.]] | |||
[[Image: | =Grenades= | ||
==M9A1 Rifle Grenade== | |||
Jose loads a [[M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] into his grenade launcher during the restaurant shootout. The M9A1 is an American anti-tank grenade from the Second World War, and should properly be fired from the muzzle with an overcharged grenade-launching blank cartridge, not loaded into a under barrel launcher. | |||
[[File:M9A1 Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] | |||
[[Image:Nikita5402.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Jose drops a M9A1 into the Grenade Launcher.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 15 August 2022
La Femme Nikita is a 1990 French action film directed by Luc Besson and starring Anne Parillaud as Nikita, a juvenile delinquent who has her identity erased and subsequently is recruited into a secret spy organization as an assassin. The film was remade as the 1993 American film Point of No Return starring Bridget Fonda and then in two subsequent television series: 1997's La Femme Nikita starring Peta Wilson and 2010's Nikita starring Maggie Q. While La Femme Nikita is the US title for the film, it was also released in some formats under the title Nikita.
The following weapons were used in the film La Femme Nikita (1990):
Handguns
Beretta 92SB
Rico (Marc Duret) dual-wields a Beretta 92SB along with a revolver during the opening shootout. One of the bodyguards in the restaurant also carries a Beretta 92SB.
Smith & Wesson 629 Classic Hunter
Bob (Tchéky Karyo) carries a blue-steel Smith & Wesson 629 Classic Hunter. Nikita (Anne Parillaud) is later seen with the revolver.
Beretta 93R
At the shooting range, Nikita is handed a Beretta 93R.
Colt Python
A Colt Python is seen pulled on Nikita before a mission.
Desert Eagle Mark I
Nikita uses a two-tone Desert Eagle Mark I chambered in .357 Magnum in the restaurant hit and shootout.
High Standard Supermatic Citation
Nikita uses a High Standard Supermatic Citation .22 Target Pistol fitted with a suppressor during a mission.
Bruni Olympic 5
Rico (Marc Duret) uses what appears to be a snub-nosed Bruni Olympic 5 along with his Beretta 92SB during the opening shootout. Nikita later also grabs it.
Walther GSP
Victor the Cleaner (Jean Reno) carries as his primary weapon in the film a Walther GSP with a sound suppressor; the longer magazine and larger charging handle indicate this model is chambered in .32 S&W Long.
Various Revolvers
Various revolvers are seen at the gun range when Josephine is given a choice to choose a weapon to use for protection.
Submachine Guns
D-Technik Sa vz. 61
A police officer in the shootout at the beginning of the film uses a D-Technik Sa vz. 61 pistol.
IMI Micro Uzi
A cop is seen using a IMI Micro Uzi during the store shootout.
Rifles
SIG SG540 with prop grenade launcher
Jose uses a SIG SG 540 been fitted with a prop grenade launcher during the restaurant hit. Strangely, he appears to be loading an M9A1 rifle grenade into the weapon.
SIG SG542
Various police officers are seen carrying SIG SG 542 rifles. Another SG 542 fitted with a scope can be seen at the gun range.
M16A1
Full Sized M16A1s are seen being used by guards at the embassy.
Armi-Jager AP-15
Nikita is seen handling a compact Armi-Jager AP-15 while at the gun range. A bodyguard uses one during the kitchen shootout.
IMI Galil
One of the guards at the embassy carries a Galil.
Steyr AUG A1
Nikita uses a two-tone Steyr AUG with a sound suppressor in the bathroom to assassinate a target during her mission in Venice.
Shotguns
Franchi SPAS-12
Franchi SPAS-12 shotguns are seen being carried by a cop in the courtroom and by a bodyguard in the restaurant.
Mossberg 500
A Mossberg 500 is used by the store owner in the opening sequence and by cops during the court sentencing.
Grenades
M9A1 Rifle Grenade
Jose loads a M9A1 Rifle Grenade into his grenade launcher during the restaurant shootout. The M9A1 is an American anti-tank grenade from the Second World War, and should properly be fired from the muzzle with an overcharged grenade-launching blank cartridge, not loaded into a under barrel launcher.
