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{{ | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = {{PAGENAME}} | |||
'' | |picture = Assassination 85.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie poster'' | |||
|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[Peter R. Hunt]] | |||
|date= 1987 | |||
|language = English | |||
|distributor=Cannon Films | |||
|character1=Jay Killion | |||
|actor1=[[Charles Bronson]] | |||
|character2=Royce Craig | |||
|actor2=[[Jill Ireland]] | |||
|character3=Tyler Loudermilk | |||
|actor3=[[Randy Brooks]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''Assassination''''' is a 1987 thriller directed by [[Peter Hunt]] and starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Jay Killion, a veteran US Secret Service agent assigned to protect Royce Craig ([[Jill Ireland]]), the headstrong First Lady of the United States. After an attempt on the First Lady's life, both Killion and Craig must go on the run while attempting to discover who is trying to eliminate her. | |||
{{Film Title}} | |||
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==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
Secret Service Agent Jay | Secret Service Agent Jay Killion ([[Charles Bronson]]) carries a [[Walther PPK]] as his personal sidearm. It is most notably seen during the train scene. He later gives it to Agent Loudermilk ([[Randy Brooks]]) to cover him. | ||
[[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|300px|thumb|none|]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Note that the safety/decocker is engaged, which is odd if Killion intends to protect anyone.]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 20.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Killion gives his PPK to Agent Loudermilk,]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch P9S== | ==Heckler & Koch P9S== | ||
Agent Tyler Loudermilk | The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] appears to be the onduty weapon carried by Agent Killion. The handgun is only seen holstered. Agent Tyler Loudermilk ([[Randy Brooks]]) uses the [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] when an assassin riding a jetski makes an attempt on the First Lady. | ||
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|300x300px|thumb|none|]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] appears to be the holstered onduty weapon carried by Agent Killion. ]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 18.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Agent Tyler Loudermilk ([[Randy Brooks]]) uses the [[Heckler & Koch P9S]].]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 19.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The P9S is fired.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | |||
A [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] appears to be the primary sidearm carried by Secret Service agents in the film including Agent Tyler Loudermilk ([[Randy Brooks]]). | |||
[[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch P7M13 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 27.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 17.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
==Ingram MAC-10== | ==Ingram MAC-10== | ||
An assassin primarily uses a [[MAC-10|Ingram MAC-10]] in attempt on First Lady Lara Craig ([[Jill Ireland]]). | |||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|300x300px|thumb|none|]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 15.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
==IMI Uzi== | |||
USSS Agents and various assassins use the [[IMI Uzi|Uzi]]. The U.S. Secret Service actually ''did'' have the Uzi in their arsenal in the 1980's and many agents used them (the most notable example being the assassination attempt on [[Ronald Reagan]] on March 30, 1981 when Special Agent Robert Wanko pulled an Uzi out of a briefcase to cover the President). | |||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|300x300px|thumb|none|An Uzi, much like those that would have been in the arsenals of Secret Service offices in 1987, when this film was made.]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 13.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== | ==IMI Micro Uzi== | ||
A | A [[Uzi#Micro Uzi|Micro Uzi]] is first seen mounted on the motorcycle ridden by Killion. Killion is then firing the micro Uzi when an assassin on a jetski opens fire on them. | ||
[[Image:MicroUziPistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Micro Uzi with 15 rd magazine - 9mm.]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 08.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[Uzi#Micro Uzi|Micro Uzi]] is first seen mounted on the motorcycle ridden by Killion.]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 18.jpg|thumb|none|450px|On the left, Killion fires the micro Uzi.]] | |||
== | ==FIM-43 Redeye== | ||
An assassin is seen trying to taking out a Presidential helicopter with a [[FIM-43 Redeye]]. | |||
[[File:FIM-43 Redeye display.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Dummy FIM-43 Redeye Block I/II with sling - 70mm]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An assassin is seen trying to taking out a Presidential helicopter with a [[FIM-43 Redeye]].]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The launcher is seen.]] | |||
== | ==M72A1 LAW== | ||
Killion uses an [[M72 LAW]] to try and take out a motorcycle-riding assassin. | |||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Killion fires the LAW. Typically, the dominant hand is used on the trigger.]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 13.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The LAW after being fired by Killion.]] | |||
== | ==LaFrance Specialties M16K== | ||
Pritchard Young (William Hays) uses a [[LaFrance Specialties M16K]] to open fire on a hotel room. Killian also is seen with the rifle. | |||
[[Image:LaFranceM16K223.jpg|300x300px|thumb|none|]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 36.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pritchard Young (William Hays) uses a [[LaFrance Specialties M16K]] to open fire on a hotel room.]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 38.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Killian also is seen with the rifle.]] | |||
== | ==American Derringer Model 1== | ||
Killian is | Killian's backup weapon is a [[American Derringer Model 1]], which he keeps it in an ankle holster and then he offers to the First Lady as a defense weapon. Killian says it fires a .410 Shotgun Shell that will "take a man's face off". | ||
[[File:American Derringer Stainless Steel M-1.jpg|300px|thumb|none|American Derringer Model 1 - .45 Long Colt/.410 shotgun shell]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 31.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 34.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
==Beretta 92F== | |||
A Secret Service agent attempting to arrest Bunsen carries a [[Beretta 92F]] which he fires uncontrollably into the air when he is pushed against a wall. | |||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|300x300px|thumb|none|]] | |||
[[File:Assassination 26.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
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Assassination is a 1987 thriller directed by Peter Hunt and starring Charles Bronson as Jay Killion, a veteran US Secret Service agent assigned to protect Royce Craig (Jill Ireland), the headstrong First Lady of the United States. After an attempt on the First Lady's life, both Killion and Craig must go on the run while attempting to discover who is trying to eliminate her.
The following weapons were used in the film Assassination (1987):
Walther PPK
Secret Service Agent Jay Killion (Charles Bronson) carries a Walther PPK as his personal sidearm. It is most notably seen during the train scene. He later gives it to Agent Loudermilk (Randy Brooks) to cover him.
Heckler & Koch P9S
The Heckler & Koch P9S appears to be the onduty weapon carried by Agent Killion. The handgun is only seen holstered. Agent Tyler Loudermilk (Randy Brooks) uses the Heckler & Koch P9S when an assassin riding a jetski makes an attempt on the First Lady.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
A Heckler & Koch P7M13 appears to be the primary sidearm carried by Secret Service agents in the film including Agent Tyler Loudermilk (Randy Brooks).
Ingram MAC-10
An assassin primarily uses a Ingram MAC-10 in attempt on First Lady Lara Craig (Jill Ireland).
IMI Uzi
USSS Agents and various assassins use the Uzi. The U.S. Secret Service actually did have the Uzi in their arsenal in the 1980's and many agents used them (the most notable example being the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 when Special Agent Robert Wanko pulled an Uzi out of a briefcase to cover the President).
IMI Micro Uzi
A Micro Uzi is first seen mounted on the motorcycle ridden by Killion. Killion is then firing the micro Uzi when an assassin on a jetski opens fire on them.
FIM-43 Redeye
An assassin is seen trying to taking out a Presidential helicopter with a FIM-43 Redeye.
M72A1 LAW
Killion uses an M72 LAW to try and take out a motorcycle-riding assassin.
LaFrance Specialties M16K
Pritchard Young (William Hays) uses a LaFrance Specialties M16K to open fire on a hotel room. Killian also is seen with the rifle.
American Derringer Model 1
Killian's backup weapon is a American Derringer Model 1, which he keeps it in an ankle holster and then he offers to the First Lady as a defense weapon. Killian says it fires a .410 Shotgun Shell that will "take a man's face off".
Beretta 92F
A Secret Service agent attempting to arrest Bunsen carries a Beretta 92F which he fires uncontrollably into the air when he is pushed against a wall.
