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[[Image:Along_came_a_spider.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Along Came a Spider'' (2001)]] | [[Image:Along_came_a_spider.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Along Came a Spider'' (2001)]] | ||
'''''Along Came a Spider''''' is the 2001 sequel to 1997's ''[[Kiss the Girls]]''. The film was directed by [[Lee Tamahori]] (''[[Die Another Day]]'') with [[Morgan Freeman]] reprising his role as Dr. Alex Cross. The film also stars [[Monica Potter]], Dylan Baker, [[Michael Wincott]], [[Billy Burke]] and [[Michael Moriarty]], as well as [[Anton Yelchin]] in one of his first feature film roles. Based on the James Patterson novel, this film actually precedes the events seen in ''Kiss the Girls''. The film was Freeman's last outing as Alex Cross as [[Tyler Perry]] would take over the role in 2012's ''[[Alex Cross]]''. | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
==SIG-Sauer P226 (Nickel)== | |||
DCPD Detective Dr. Alex Cross' ([[Morgan Freeman]]) sidearm is a nickel-plated [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. Freeman also used this gun in his role as Alex Cross in ''[[Kiss The Girls]]''. As compared to the novel, Cross used a revolver instead of an automatic. | |||
[[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 (nickel) - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_P226_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alex Cross shoots out a window on a Metro train with his P226.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_P226_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cross holsters his P226.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_P226_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cross confronts a kidnapper with his [[SIG-Sauer P226]].]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-FreemanGunA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Alex Cross ([[Morgan Freeman]]) with his P226.]] | |||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
A [[Glock 17]] is used by undercover Officer Tracie Fisher ([[Jill Teed]]) when trying to arrest a serial killer at the beginning of the film. Gary Soneji ([[Michael Wincott]]) also uses a Glock 17 when he is posing as a Washington, D.C. police officer. Also other background Secret Service Agents are seen carrying the Glock 17. | A [[Glock 17]] is used by undercover Officer Tracie Fisher ([[Jill Teed]]) when trying to arrest a serial killer at the beginning of the film. Gary Soneji ([[Michael Wincott]]) also uses a Glock 17 when he is posing as a Washington, D.C. police officer. Also other background Secret Service Agents are seen carrying the Glock 17. | ||
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 2nd Generation - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-Glock17a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tracie Fisher ([[Jill Teed]]) pulls out her Glock 17 when trying to stop a serial killer named Jim ([[Christopher Shyer]]) while riding in his sports car.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_G17_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim with Tracie's gun to his head.]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-SonejiCopGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gary Soneji ([[Michael Wincott]]) uses a Glock 17 while impersonating a cop in the rain.]] | |||
[[ | ==Smith & Wesson 3913== | ||
[[Image: | US Secret Service Agent Jezzie Flannigan ([[Monica Potter]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 3913]]. | ||
[[Image: | [[File:S&W-3913.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 3913 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:ACaS_SW3913_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Flannigan prepares to kick down Soneji's office door with her sidearm drawn. Note that the bobbed hammer is cocked, despite having just been drawn.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_SW3913_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Jezzie Flannigan ([[Monica Potter]]) opens fire on Soneji.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_SW3913_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Devine with a S&W 3913 to his head.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_SW3913_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Flannigan loads a fresh mag into her S&W.]] | |||
===Special=== | |||
[[Image:ACaS_SW3913_S01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A clearer (and dryer) image of the above from the making-of featurrette.]] | |||
== | ==Walther P99== | ||
Gary Soneji ([[Michael Wincott]]) carries as his weapon of choice, a [[Walther P99]] with a suppressor. | |||
[[Image:Walther-P99-Silenced.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P99 (Suppressed) - 9x19mm.]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-SuppressedonDelta.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gary Soneji ([[Michael Wincott]]) uses his suppressed Walther P99.]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-SonejiPistolThigh.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soneji's suppressed P99.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson 5904== | |||
US Secret Service Agent Ben Devine ([[Billy Burke]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. | |||
[[Image:S&W-5904-Early-RIGHT.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Early Model Smith & Wesson 5904 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_SW5904_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Secret Service Agent Ben Devine ([[Billy Burke]]) runs after Soneji's van with his S&W 5904 pistol.]] | |||
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== | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Sa vz. 61 Škorpion== | |||
Russian Embassy police carry [[Sa vz. 61 Škorpion]]s and draw them down during the shootout in the rain against Soneji at the Russian Embassy. | |||
[[Image:CZ Vz.61.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Sa vz. 61 Škorpion - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-Skorpion.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Embassy Police carrying [[Sa vz. 61 Škorpion]]s rush to detain Dr. Alex Cross ([[Morgan Freeman]]).]] | |||
[[Image:ACAS-Skorpion2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Embassy Police wield Skorpions as they tell Agent Jezzie Flannigan ([[Monica Potter]]) to drop her gun.]] | |||
[[Image: | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
FBI SWAT agents are seen armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s with Surefire weaponlight forends. | |||
[[Image:H%26KMP5A3wSurefire628.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_MP5_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI SWAT agents bust into Soneji's residence armed with Surefire-equipped H&K MP5A3s.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_MP5_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tac agents in Soneji's residence wield MP5A3s.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==CZ "Redhead" Shotgun== | ==CZ "Redhead" Shotgun== | ||
Dr. Alex Cross | Dr. Alex Cross uses a handmade [[Over/Under Shotgun]] in a confrontation with Gary Soneji. This shotgun belongs to Agent Jezzie Flannigan who mentions that the weapon was Turkish, built in 1924, and that her father won it in a game of poker with aces & eights, known as "The Dead Man's Hand". Of course, a truly handmade shotgun was not used in the film. It was a customized CZ Redhead O/U 12 gauge. | ||
[[Image:CZ_Redhead.jpg|thumb|none|500px|CZ Redhead Deluxe - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_OU_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cross plays with Flannigan's shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_OU_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cross ([[Morgan Freeman]]) confronts Soneji with the shotgun.]] | |||
[[Image:ACaS_OU_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun and shells in evidence bags, and oddly enough, still at Flannigan's apartment, despite being used in a police-involved shooting.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:45, 8 August 2022
Along Came a Spider is the 2001 sequel to 1997's Kiss the Girls. The film was directed by Lee Tamahori (Die Another Day) with Morgan Freeman reprising his role as Dr. Alex Cross. The film also stars Monica Potter, Dylan Baker, Michael Wincott, Billy Burke and Michael Moriarty, as well as Anton Yelchin in one of his first feature film roles. Based on the James Patterson novel, this film actually precedes the events seen in Kiss the Girls. The film was Freeman's last outing as Alex Cross as Tyler Perry would take over the role in 2012's Alex Cross.
The following weapons were used in the film Along Came a Spider:
Error creating thumbnail: File missing WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
SIG-Sauer P226 (Nickel)
DCPD Detective Dr. Alex Cross' (Morgan Freeman) sidearm is a nickel-plated SIG-Sauer P226. Freeman also used this gun in his role as Alex Cross in Kiss The Girls. As compared to the novel, Cross used a revolver instead of an automatic.
Glock 17
A Glock 17 is used by undercover Officer Tracie Fisher (Jill Teed) when trying to arrest a serial killer at the beginning of the film. Gary Soneji (Michael Wincott) also uses a Glock 17 when he is posing as a Washington, D.C. police officer. Also other background Secret Service Agents are seen carrying the Glock 17.
Smith & Wesson 3913
US Secret Service Agent Jezzie Flannigan (Monica Potter) carries a Smith & Wesson 3913.
Special
Walther P99
Gary Soneji (Michael Wincott) carries as his weapon of choice, a Walther P99 with a suppressor.
Smith & Wesson 5904
US Secret Service Agent Ben Devine (Billy Burke) carries a Smith & Wesson 5904.
Submachine Guns
Sa vz. 61 Škorpion
Russian Embassy police carry Sa vz. 61 Škorpions and draw them down during the shootout in the rain against Soneji at the Russian Embassy.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
FBI SWAT agents are seen armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A3s with Surefire weaponlight forends.
Shotguns
CZ "Redhead" Shotgun
Dr. Alex Cross uses a handmade Over/Under Shotgun in a confrontation with Gary Soneji. This shotgun belongs to Agent Jezzie Flannigan who mentions that the weapon was Turkish, built in 1924, and that her father won it in a game of poker with aces & eights, known as "The Dead Man's Hand". Of course, a truly handmade shotgun was not used in the film. It was a customized CZ Redhead O/U 12 gauge.
