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The Package (1989)

The Package is a 1989 thriller starring Gene Hackman as a US Army Special Forces sergeant who loses the prisoner he was transporting from Germany to the United States. He then discovers that the prisoner travelled under a false name and is actually part of a conspiracy involving high ranking officers in both the American and Russian military during top secret nuclear arms treaty negotiations. The film was directed by Andrew Davis (who would later direct Tommy Lee Jones in Under Siege and The Fugitive.)

The following weapons were used in the film The Package:

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Pistols

Beretta 92F

Several conspirators use the Beretta 92F in the film. Thomas Boyette (Tommy Lee Jones) is seen using a suppressed Beretta in the climax of the film. Also using the Beretta are Karl Richards (Ron Dean) and the conspirator who identified himself as Det. Ralph Burns (Juan Ramírez).

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-''The Package'' is a 1989 thriller starring [[Gene Hackman]] as US Army sergeant who loses the prisoner he was transporting from Germany to the United States.   He then discovers that the prisoner is actually part of a conspiracy involving military officers in both the American and Russian military.  The film was directed by Andrew Davis (who would later direct [[Tommy Lee Jones]] in ''[[Under Siege]]'' and ''[[The Fugitive]]''.)
+'''''The Package''''' is a 1989 thriller starring [[Gene Hackman]] as a US Army Special Forces sergeant who loses the prisoner he was transporting from Germany to the United States. He then discovers that the prisoner travelled under a false name and is actually part of a conspiracy involving high ranking officers in both the American and Russian military during top secret nuclear arms treaty negotiations. The film was directed by [[Andrew Davis]] (who would later direct [[Tommy Lee Jones]] in ''[[Under Siege]]'' and ''[[The Fugitive]]''.)
-'''The following guns were used in the film ''The Package'':'''
+{{Film Title|The Package}}
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-==Steyr AUG ==
+{{Spoilers}}
+= Pistols =
+==Beretta 92F==
+Several conspirators use the [[Beretta 92F]] in the film. Thomas Boyette ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]) is seen using a suppressed Beretta in the climax of the film.  Also using the Beretta are Karl Richards ([[Ron Dean]]) and the conspirator who identified himself as Det. Ralph Burns ([[Juan Ramírez]]).
+[[Image:Beretta92F_LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Package 030.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thomas Boyette ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]) fires a suppressed Beretta.]]
+[[File:Package 330.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The conspirator who identified himself as Det. Ralph Burns ([[Juan Ramírez]]) fires the Beretta in the diner shootout.]]
+[[File:Package 381.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karl Richards ([[Ron Dean]]) pulls the Beretta.]]
-The sniper rifle that Boyette ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]) uses in the assassination attempt at the end of the film is the [[Steyr AUG]].   It is fitted with scope and silencer.    A duplicate Steyr AUG is found in the office of the decoy Walter Hanke.
+==Makarov PM==
+The fake MP ([[Michael Skewes]]) driving the car at the end of the film pulls a suppressed [[Makarov PM]] pistol. Strangely, the gunshot sounds unsuppressed when he fires the weapon (possibly because even a suppressed shot sounds loud inside a car).
-[[Image:Steyr-AUG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr AUG - Austrian Army Version 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov]]
-[[Image:Package 012.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boyette tests his sniper skills with the Steyr AUG.]]
+[[Image:Package 031.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP driver ([[Michael Skewes]]) at the end of the film pulls a suppressed [[Makarov PM]] pistol. The barrel appears to be shorter and the trigger guard is bigger than a Walther.]]
-[[Image:Package 014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boyette prepares to fire the Steyr AUG.]]
-[[Image:Package 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The real Hanke opens a case with a duplicate Steyr AUG.]]
-==  M1911A1 ==
+==Colt M1911A1 ==
+Sergeant First Class Johnny Gallagher ([[Gene Hackman]]) carries an [[M1911A1]] as his sidearm.  He is seen with it holstered in Germany and pulls it in both the garage and diner shootouts. General Carlson ([[Joe Greco]]) and his bodyguards draw their M1911's at the beginning of the film after they are ambushed.
+[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
+[[File:Package 306.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, Sergeant First Class Johnny Gallagher ([[Gene Hackman]]) has an [[M1911A1]] holstered.]]
+[[File:Package 309.jpg|thumb|none|600px|General Carlson ([[Joe Greco]]) pulls an M1911A1 after being ambushed.]]
+[[Image:Package 020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gallagher ([[Gene Hackman]]) fires his M1911 in the diner shootout.]]
-Sgt. Johnny Gallagher ([[Gene Hackman]]) uses the [[M1911A1]] in the diner shootout.   General Colson and his bodyguards draw their M1911's at the beginning of the film after they are ambushed.
+== Heckler & Koch P9S ==
+One of the conspirators ([[Mik Scriba]]) opens fire on Gallagher in the diner with a [[Heckler & Koch P9S]].
+[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S .45 ACP]]
+[[File:Package 332.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the conspirators ([[Mik Scriba]]) opens fire on Gallagher in the diner with a [[Heckler & Koch P9S]].]]
-[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
+==Smith & Wesson 659==
-[[Image:Package 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
+One of the gunmen in the diner shootout uses a [[Smith & Wesson 659]]. The fake MP ([[Johnny Lee Davenport]]) left behind to guard Gallagher draws a S&W fitted with a suppressor.
+[[Image:S&W659.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 659 9x19mm]]
+[[File:Package 325.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Terez ([[Miguel Nino]]) reloads his Smith during the parking garage shootout.]]
+[[Image:Package 023.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the gunmen at the diner lays on the ground dead with his S&W.]]
+[[File:Package 344.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The fake MP ([[Johnny Lee Davenport]]) left behind to guard Gallagher draws a S&W fitted with a suppressor.]]
+[[Image:Package 029.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gallagher takes the suppressed S&W as he tries to find the location of Boyette.]]
+[[File:Package 348.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gallagher fires the fake MP's suppressed Smith & Wesson (a real suppressor would not allow such a huge muzzle flash).]]
-== Smith & Wesson Model 29 ==
+= Revolvers =
-The snub version of the S&W Model 29 is the main sidearm of Chicago PD Lt. Milan Dilech ([[Dennis Franz]]).
+== Smith & Wesson Model 19 ==
-[[Image:Sw_m29.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 29Snub -.44 Magnum]]
+The snub version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 19#Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose Revolver]] is the main sidearm of Chicago PD Lt. Milan Delich ([[Dennis Franz]]).
-[[Image:Package 025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dilech with his S&W.]]
+[[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]]
-[[Image:Package 018.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dilech defends himself in the diner with his S&W.]]
+[[Image:Package 025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Milan Delich ([[Dennis Franz]]) with his S&W.]]
+[[Image:Package 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delich defends himself in the diner with his S&W.]]
+[[File:Package89_593.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Model 19#Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose Revolver]] is held by Delich ([[Dennis Franz]]).]]
+[[File:Package 380.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delich searches for another conspirator while armed with his revolver.]]
 == Smith & Wesson Model 36 ==
-Lt. Col. Eileen Gallagher ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) carries the [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] in her briefcase and uses it during the garage shootout.
+Lt. Col. Eileen Gallagher ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] in her briefcase and uses it during the garage shootout.
-[[Image:S&W 36.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 36]]
+[[Image:S&W 36.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36]]
-[[Image:Package 017.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Eileen fires back with her S&W.]]
+[[File:Package 322.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Col. Eileen Gallagher ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) checks her [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]]
+[[Image:Package 017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eileen Gallagher ([[Joanna Cassidy]]) returns fire with her S&W.]]
+[[File:Package 323.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Ralph Burns" ([[Juan Ramírez]], left) pulls the revolver during the garage shootout.]]
+==Smith & Wesson Model 60==
+The undercover officer Tony Maruss ([[Danny Goldring]]) is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]] in the diner.
+[[Image:Classic60.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 60]]
+[[File:Package 329.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The undercover officer Tony Maruss ([[Danny Goldring]]) is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]] in the diner.]]
+= Rifles =
+== M16A1 ==
+Many of the US Army soldiers in West Germany and one of Gallagher's field soldiers in Germany carry the [[M16A1]] as their main rifle.
+[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 Rifle with 30 Round Magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[Image:Package 002.jpg|thumb|none|602px|One of Gallagher's field soldiers ([[Carlos Sanz]]) in West Germany carries the [[M16A1]].]]
+[[File:Package 302.jpg|thumb|none|602px|On the left, the field soldier ([[Carlos Sanz]]) holds the M16A1.]]
+==Steyr AUG ==
+The sniper rifle that Boyette ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]) uses in the assassination attempt at the end of the film is the [[Steyr AUG]]. It is fitted with the integral Swarovski 1.5x scope, and a suppressor. A duplicate Steyr AUG is found in the office of the real Walter Hanke (Kevin Crowley).
+[[Image:Steyr-AUG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr AUG - Austrian Army Version 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:Package 326.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steyr is seen at the top as Boyette prepares to take sniper practice.]]
+[[Image:Package 012.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Boyette ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]) tests his sniper skills with the suppressed Steyr AUG.]]
+[[Image:Package 014.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Boyette prepares to fire the Steyr AUG.]]
+[[Image:Package 013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The real Hanke (Kevin Crowley) opens a case with a duplicate Steyr AUG. He correctly identified its Austrian origin.]]
+= Shotguns =
+== Remington 870 ==
+During the patrol in West Germany, Sgt. Johnny Gallagher ([[Gene Hackman]]) carries the Police folder variant of the [[Remington 870]].
+[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube - stock extended - 12 gauge]]
+[[File:Package 301.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gallagher holds the shotgun while questioning some backpackers.]]
+[[Image:Package 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Johnny Gallagher ([[Gene Hackman]]) carries the Police folder variant of the [[Remington 870]]. ]]
-==Smith & Wesson 659==
+==Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"==
-One of the gunmen at the diner shootout uses a [[Smith & Wesson 659]].  The fake MP left behind to guard Gallagher draws a S&W fitted with a silencer that Gallagher later is able to retrieve after he subdues him.
+The gunman who identified himself earlier as "Ralph Burns" ([[Juan Ramírez]]) who flees the diner grabs an [[Ithaca 37]] stakeout from behind the counter of a liquor store.
-[[Image:S&W659.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson 659 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Stakeout-1-.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" - 12 Gauge]]
-[[Image:Package 029.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gallagher takes the suppressed S&W as he tries to find the location of Boyette.]]
+[[Image:Package89_528.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Ralph Burns" ([[Juan Ramírez]]) pulls the Ithaca 37 from behind the liquor store counter.  Like many of the film's cast, Ramirez has appeared in several of Andrew Davis's films, including ''[[Above the Law]]'' and ''[[The Fugitive]]''.]]
-[[Image:Package 023.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the gunmen at the diner lays on the ground dead with his S&W.]]
-==Beretta 92F==
+= Submachine Guns =
-Several conspirators use the [[Beretta 92F]] in the film.  Boyette is seen using a suppressed Beretta in the climax of the film.
+== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 ==
-[[Image:Beretta92F_LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]]
+Co-conspirators disguised as West Berlin police are armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns as they take into custody the hikers intercepted by Gallagher and his men in Germany.
-[[Image:Package 030.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boyette fires a suppressed Beretta.]]
+[[File:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:PackageMP5_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, a co-conspirator disguised as West Berlin police is armed with the MP5A3.]]
+[[Image:PackageMP5_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the co-conspirator disguised as West Berlin police rushes the disguised assassins onto their van. The fact that they drove off with the vehicle door still open should've gave clues to their true identity.]]
-==Makarov PM==
+== MAC-10 ==
-The driver at the end of the film pulls what appears to be a suppressed [[Makarov]] pistol.   Strangely, the gunshot sounds unsuppressed when he fires the weapon.
+Some of Gallagher's field soldiers in Germany are armed with the [[MAC-10]] as they engage the assassination squad.
-[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]]
+[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|300px|MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]]
-[[Image:Package 031.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The driver at the end of the film pulls a suppressed [[Makarov]] pistol.  The barrel appears to be shorter and the trigger guard is bigger than a Walther.]]
+[[Image:Package 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thompson ([[Harry Lennix]]), one of Gallagher's field soldiers, with his MAC-10.]]
+[[File:Package 306.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitner (Cody Glenn), left, holds the MAC-10.]]
 ==Micro-Uzi==
-The disguised female assassin uses a [[Micro Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.
+The Female Backpacker ([[Diane Timmerman]]) uses a [[Micro Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.
-[[Image:MicroUziPistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Micro Uzi - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:MicroUziPistol.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Micro Uzi - 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:Package 006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The disguised female assassin uses a [[Micro Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.]]
+[[Image:Package 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Female Backpacker ([[Diane Timmerman]]) uses a [[Micro Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.]]
 ==Mini-Uzi==
-The disguised male assassin uses a [[Mini Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.
+The Male Backpacker ([[Charles Mueller]]) uses a [[Mini Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.
 [[Image:MiniUzi_01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi - 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:Package 005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The disguised male assassin uses a [[Mini Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.]]
+[[Image:Package 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Male Backpacker ([[Charles Mueller]]) uses a [[Mini Uzi]] in the ambush of General Carlson in Germany.]]
+[[File:Package 317.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin lays down fire with the Mini Uzi.]]
 ==Uzi==
 An assassin fires a full size [[Uzi]] from a car at Gallagher and his men at the beginning of the film.
 [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:Package 008.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An assassin fires a full size [[Uzi]] from a car at Gallagher and his men at the beginning of the film.]]
+[[Image:Package 008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin fires a full size [[Uzi]] from a car at Gallagher and his men at the beginning of the film.]]
-== M16A1 ==
+=Other=
-Some of Gallagher's field soldiers in Germany carry the [[M16A1]] as their main rifle.
+== Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun ==
-[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 Rifle with 30 Round Magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
+A [[Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun]] appears to be the launcher used to fire a tear gas cannister.
-[[Image:Package 002.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Some of Gallagher's field soldiers in Germany carry the [[M16A1]] as their main rifle.]]
+[[Image:Tru-Flite-37mm-Super-Long-Range-Gas-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun - 37mm]]
+[[Image:Package89_561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin uses the launcher.]]
-== MAC-10 ==
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Package (1989), The}}
-Some of Gallagher's field soldiers in Germany can be seen with the [[MAC-10]] as they engage the assassination squad.
-[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]]
-[[Image:Package 001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
-== Remington 870 ==
-Gallagher's firearm in Germany is the Police folder version of the [[Remington 870]].
-[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube - stock extended - 12 gauge]]
-[[Image:Package 007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
-==Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"==
-The gunman who flees the diner grabs an [[Ithaca 37]] stakeout from behind the counter of a liquor store.
-[[Image:Stakeout-1-.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" - 12 Gauge]]
-[[Image:Package 027.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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+[[Category:Andrew Davis]]
-== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 ==
-Fake West Berlin policemen that picked up the disguised assassins are armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5|MP5A3]] submachine guns.
-[[Image:PackageMP5_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fake West Berlin police armed with MP5A3.]]
-[[Image:PackageMP5_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fake West Berlin police rushed the disguised assassins onto their van.  The fact that they drove off with the vehicle door still open should've gave clues to their true identy.]]

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Pistols

Beretta 92F

Makarov PM

Colt M1911A1

Heckler & Koch P9S

Smith & Wesson 659

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Smith & Wesson Model 60

Rifles

M16A1

Steyr AUG

Shotguns

Remington 870

Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

MAC-10

Micro-Uzi

Mini-Uzi

Uzi

Other

Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun

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