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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | |||
|name = Half a Chance | |||
|picture = HalfAChance Cover.jpg | |||
|caption = ''DVD Cover'' | |||
|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | |||
|director = Patrice Leconte | |||
|date= 1998 | |||
|language = French<BR>Russian | |||
|studio=Les Films Christian Fechner<BR>TF1 Films Production | |||
|distributor=UGC-Fox Distribution | |||
|character1=Léo Brassac | |||
|actor1=[[Jean-Paul Belmondo]] | |||
|character2=Julien Vignal | |||
|actor2=[[Alain Delon]] | |||
|character3=Alice Tomaso | |||
|actor3=[[Vanessa Paradis]] | |||
|character4=Carella | |||
|actor4=[[Eric Defosse]] | |||
|character5=Trenchcoat Killer | |||
|actor5=[[Aleksandr Yakovlev]] | |||
|character6=Anatoli Sharkov | |||
|actor6=[[Valeri Gatayev]] | |||
|character7=Ledoyen | |||
|actor7=[[Michel Aumont]] | |||
|character8= | |||
|actor8= | |||
}} | |||
'''Half a Chance''' (French: ''Une chance sur deux'') is a French 1998 action comedy movie starring [[Jean-Paul Belmondo]], [[Alain Delon]] and [[Vanessa Paradis]]. | '''Half a Chance''' (French: ''Une chance sur deux'') is a French 1998 action comedy movie starring [[Jean-Paul Belmondo]], [[Alain Delon]] and [[Vanessa Paradis]]. | ||
The basic plot is about Alice Tomaso (Paradis), a young car thief | The basic plot is about Alice Tomaso (Paradis), a young car thief who is in search of her father. She finds out that both car dealer and former mercenary Léo Brassac (Belmondo) and businessman and former master thief Julien Vignal (Delon) are possibly responsible, and accidentally runs into the business of Russian mafia boss Anatoli Sharkov. | ||
{{Film Title}} | |||
__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
=Handguns= | |||
== Makarov PM == | |||
The Trenchcoat Assassin ([[Aleksandr Yakovlev]]) uses a [[Makarov PM]] pistol when he shoots one of Sharkov's henchmen. | The Trenchcoat Assassin ([[Aleksandr Yakovlev]]) uses a [[Makarov PM]] pistol when he shoots one of Sharkov's henchmen. | ||
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance MakarovPM 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance MakarovPM 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The subtitle reads "No, you will stay here, forever".]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance MakarovPM 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance MakarovPM 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Beretta 92FS Inox == | |||
A [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] is the weapon of choice of Julien ([[Alain Delon]]). In the climax of the movie, Julien also fires it Akimbo-style. | A [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] is the weapon of choice of Julien ([[Alain Delon]]). In the climax of the movie, Julien also fires it Akimbo-style. | ||
[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS INOX - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Beretta92.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Beretta92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Julien ([[Alain Delon]]) with his Beretta 92FS Inox.]] | ||
== Beretta 93R == | |||
Léo ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) uses a [[Beretta 93R]] throughout the movie. | Léo ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) uses a [[Beretta 93R]] throughout the movie. | ||
[[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none|330px|Beretta 93R - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Beretta93R.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Beretta93R.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Léo holds the Beretta 93R, while Julien is seen again with the 92F Inox.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Beretta93R 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Beretta93R 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup on Léo's 93R.]] | ||
== Mauser C96 == | |||
Léo | Léo ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) has a richly decorated [[Mauser C96]] pistol in his arsenal. | ||
[[Image:M712.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M712.jpg|thumb|none|330px|Mauser C96 in silver finish - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Léo holds the C96, while Julien picks up the Thompson.]] | ||
== CZ 100 == | |||
The Trenchcoat Killer uses a [[CZ 100]] when he runs into Léo, Julien and Alice's trap. | The Trenchcoat Killer uses a [[CZ 100]] when he runs into Léo, Julien and Alice's trap. | ||
[[Image:CZ100.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CZ100.jpg|thumb|none|300px| CZ 100 pistol - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Trenchcoat Killer shortly before running into the trap.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol lying beside the Trenchcoat Killer.]] | ||
== Unidentified Revolver == | |||
When Léo and Julien find | When Léo and Julien find Léo's guard shot, an unidentified revolver is seen lying next to him. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The dead guard with his revolver.]] | ||
== Ruger SP101 == | |||
Alice ([[Vanessa Paradis]]) receives "training" from Léo with a [[Ruger SP101]] revolver. | Alice ([[Vanessa Paradis]]) receives "training" from Léo with a [[Ruger SP101]] revolver. | ||
[[Image:RugerSP101.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:RugerSP101.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger SP101 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Revolver2 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver2 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alice with the Ruger SP101.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Revolver2 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver2 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alice takes cover with the SP101.]] | ||
== Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie == | |||
Police investigator Carella (Eric Defosse) has a [[Manurhin MR-73|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie]] as a sidearm. | Police investigator Carella ([[Eric Defosse]]) has a [[Manurhin MR-73|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie]] as a sidearm. | ||
[[ | [[File:Manurhin mr-73.jpg|none|400px|thumb|MR-73 Defence with 4" barrel and duty sights]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carella being threatened with his own MR-73.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | |||
A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the Motorcycle Assassins in the beginning of the movie. | A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the Motorcycle Assassins in the beginning of the movie. | ||
[[Image:HK MP5.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:HK MP5.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance MP5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The silhouette of a MP5 can be seen as the assassins arrive.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance MP5 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance MP5 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the killers with his MP5A3. Note the early style straight magazine.]] | ||
== Mini Uzi == | |||
Besides the MP5, the Motorcycle Assassins also use at least one [[Uzi#Mini Uzi|IMI Mini Uzi]] during the attack on the deal between Sharkov and Colombian drug dealer Angel Vargas (Luis Jaime-Cortez). | Besides the MP5, the Motorcycle Assassins also use at least one [[Uzi#Mini Uzi|IMI Mini Uzi]] during the attack on the deal between Sharkov and Colombian drug dealer Angel Vargas (Luis Jaime-Cortez). | ||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance MiniUzi.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance MiniUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mini Uzi being fired during the attack.]] | ||
== Thompson M1928 == | |||
A [[Thompson M1928]] submachine gun with a drum magazine is picked up by Julien in Léo's weapon chamber. | A [[Thompson M1928]] submachine gun with a drum magazine is picked up by Julien in Léo's weapon chamber. | ||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Léo holds the C96 while Julien picks up the Thompson.]] | ||
== Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion == | |||
A Czech [[Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion]] SMG is used by Anatoli Sharkov ([[Valeri Gatayev]]) throughout the movie. | A Czech [[Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion]] SMG is used by Anatoli Sharkov ([[Valeri Gatayev]]) throughout the movie. | ||
[[Image:CZ Vz.61.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:CZ Vz.61.jpg|thumb|350px|none|SA Vz. 61 Skorpion - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Skorpion.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance Skorpion.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sharkov with the Skorpion]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | |||
== | == AIMR == | ||
[[AIMR]] are seen throughout the film. | |||
[[File:HalfAChance AK.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:PM md. 90 Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AIMR - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance AK 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance AK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the thugs in the background holding a AIMR.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance AK 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of one of the AIMR.]] | |||
== SIG SG 543 == | |||
The henchmen of Sharkov use several [[SIG SG 540|SIG SG 543]] carbines with folding stocks during the final shootout. | The henchmen of Sharkov use several [[SIG SG 540#SIG SG 543|SIG SG 543]] carbines with folding stocks during the final shootout. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sig sg543.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sig SG 543 with folding stock - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rear gunman holds a SG 543 carbine. Note the stock and the short barrel.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up on the SG 543 gunman.]] | |||
== SIG SG 540 == | |||
Beside the more prominent SG 543, | Beside the more prominent SG 543, a [[SIG SG 540]] rifle with a folding stock can also be seen. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG540.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sig sg540 2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sig SG 540 with folding stock - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG540.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As the defense is being organized, one man behind him holds a SG 540. Note the long barrel and the stock. The subtitle reads "Dispose at the positions. Shoot! They shall not approach the house! Fire!"]] | |||
== Galil 7.62 ARM == | |||
When Alice frantically drives back to Léo's hideout, the Russian henchmen fire at her with a scoped [[Galil#Galil 7.62 | When Alice frantically drives back to Léo's hideout, the Russian henchmen fire at her with a scoped [[Galil#Galil 7.62|Galil 7.62 ARM]] assault rifle. Interestingly, this weapon holds a [[Galil#Galil Sniper Rifle|Galil Sniper Rifle]]-like short magazine. | ||
[[Image:Galilarm-05.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Galilarm-05.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil ARM, 7.62x51mm NATO variant.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SniperRifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance SniperRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the short magazine.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | |||
== FN Minimi Para == | |||
A [[FN Minimi]] | A [[FN Minimi#FN Minimi|FN Minimi Para]] is used in the final shootout, distinguishable by its short barrel. Oddly enough, the top handle goes from being positioned upwards to being folded down along the handguard between shots. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN Minimi Para with 100-round camo cloth ammo bag - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Minimi lined up with the SG 543.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note that the carry handle is now folded downward.]] | |||
=Other Weapons= | |||
== M72 LAW == | |||
In order to stop the dynamite-laden bulldozer driven by Léo, the Trenchcoat Killer orders the use of several [[M72 LAW|M72 LAWs]] against it. | |||
[[Image:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | |||
[[File:HalfAChance LAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A M72 being quickly brought into position.]] | |||
== | == Mk 2 hand grenades == | ||
When the Russians attack his hideout, Léo ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) opens a crate of [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 hand grenades]] and throws them at the Russians. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[File:HalfAChance | [[File:HalfAChance Grenades.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Léo unboxes the Mk 2 grenades. Note the French markings on the crate.]] | ||
[[File:Arme - Grenade à main Mk2 0006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Do you know the hand grenade game ? Who moves loses ! No winners !]] | |||
== Léo's Arsenal == | |||
When they decide to face up with the Russians, Léo shows Julien into his arsenal. Many weapons can be seen here, including a [[Walther WA 2000]] sniper rifle, several [[AK-47]] variants, a [[FN MAG]] machine gun, a ''Stielhandgrante'' hand grenade and even a [[PIAT]] anti-tank launcher. | When they decide to face up with the Russians, Léo shows Julien into his arsenal. Many weapons can be seen here, including a [[Walther WA 2000]] sniper rifle, several [[AK-47]] variants, a [[FN MAG]] machine gun, a ''Stielhandgrante'' hand grenade and even a [[PIAT]] anti-tank launcher. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|To be seen: AK-47, a PIAT and a WA 2000, along with many more nice toys.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|To be seen: A FN MAG and a Stielhandgranate.]] | ||
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Half a Chance (French: Une chance sur deux) is a French 1998 action comedy movie starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon and Vanessa Paradis.
The basic plot is about Alice Tomaso (Paradis), a young car thief who is in search of her father. She finds out that both car dealer and former mercenary Léo Brassac (Belmondo) and businessman and former master thief Julien Vignal (Delon) are possibly responsible, and accidentally runs into the business of Russian mafia boss Anatoli Sharkov.
The following weapons were used in the film Half a Chance:
Handguns
Makarov PM
The Trenchcoat Assassin (Aleksandr Yakovlev) uses a Makarov PM pistol when he shoots one of Sharkov's henchmen.
Beretta 92FS Inox
A Beretta 92FS Inox is the weapon of choice of Julien (Alain Delon). In the climax of the movie, Julien also fires it Akimbo-style.
Beretta 93R
Léo (Jean-Paul Belmondo) uses a Beretta 93R throughout the movie.
Mauser C96
Léo (Jean-Paul Belmondo) has a richly decorated Mauser C96 pistol in his arsenal.
CZ 100
The Trenchcoat Killer uses a CZ 100 when he runs into Léo, Julien and Alice's trap.
Unidentified Revolver
When Léo and Julien find Léo's guard shot, an unidentified revolver is seen lying next to him.
Ruger SP101
Alice (Vanessa Paradis) receives "training" from Léo with a Ruger SP101 revolver.
Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie
Police investigator Carella (Eric Defosse) has a Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie as a sidearm.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is used by the Motorcycle Assassins in the beginning of the movie.
Mini Uzi
Besides the MP5, the Motorcycle Assassins also use at least one IMI Mini Uzi during the attack on the deal between Sharkov and Colombian drug dealer Angel Vargas (Luis Jaime-Cortez).
Thompson M1928
A Thompson M1928 submachine gun with a drum magazine is picked up by Julien in Léo's weapon chamber.
Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion
A Czech Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion SMG is used by Anatoli Sharkov (Valeri Gatayev) throughout the movie.
Assault Rifles
AIMR
AIMR are seen throughout the film.
SIG SG 543
The henchmen of Sharkov use several SIG SG 543 carbines with folding stocks during the final shootout.
SIG SG 540
Beside the more prominent SG 543, a SIG SG 540 rifle with a folding stock can also be seen.
Galil 7.62 ARM
When Alice frantically drives back to Léo's hideout, the Russian henchmen fire at her with a scoped Galil 7.62 ARM assault rifle. Interestingly, this weapon holds a Galil Sniper Rifle-like short magazine.
Machine Guns
FN Minimi Para
A FN Minimi Para is used in the final shootout, distinguishable by its short barrel. Oddly enough, the top handle goes from being positioned upwards to being folded down along the handguard between shots.
Other Weapons
M72 LAW
In order to stop the dynamite-laden bulldozer driven by Léo, the Trenchcoat Killer orders the use of several M72 LAWs against it.
Mk 2 hand grenades
When the Russians attack his hideout, Léo (Jean-Paul Belmondo) opens a crate of Mk 2 hand grenades and throws them at the Russians.
Léo's Arsenal
When they decide to face up with the Russians, Léo shows Julien into his arsenal. Many weapons can be seen here, including a Walther WA 2000 sniper rifle, several AK-47 variants, a FN MAG machine gun, a Stielhandgrante hand grenade and even a PIAT anti-tank launcher.
