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[[Image:5 Days of War Poster.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''5 Days of War'' (2011). The plague of random Apaches on this poster does not exactly reflect the movie's actual content.]] | |||
''5 Days of War'' is a 2011 movie about the 2008 South Ossetia War. Directed by [[Renny Harlin]], the film depicts an American reporter and his British cameraman caught on the front lines of Russia's invasion of Georgia. After they are caught filming war crimes committed by pro-Russian militias, they become the target of a Russian officer and his thuggish mercenary. With the help of a local woman and the Georgian security forces, they become determined to publish the atrocities, but are beset by the conflict and global apathy. The film was produced in Georgia with the support of the Georgian government, which lent soldiers, vehicles and aircraft for the production. | |||
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=Rifles= | |||
==AKM== | |||
The [[AK-47#AKM|AKM]] is the standard-issue weapon for Russian troops and hired mercenaries, although most of the combatants on both sides were armed with the [[AK-74]] during the conflict. Iraqi insurgents in the prologue also carry AKMs. | |||
[[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days Insurgents AKM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Iraqi insurgents armed with AKMs scatter as they take fire from a Georgian motorized company.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Insurgents AKM 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Insurgents return fire on the Georgians.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Mercenaries AKM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries approach a Georgian town armed with AKMs.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Russian AKM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A young conscript reports to a mercenary.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Mercenary AKM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary fires his AKM to coach hiding civilians into surrender.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Russian AKM 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian guard is mowed down as he fires his AKM at attacking Georgians.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Mercenary AKM 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary guard fires his AKM.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Mercenary ARM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary is gunned down. Note that his rifle has a bakelite magazine.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Russian AKM 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Highlight for Spoilers:''' <font color="white">The conscript, disgusted by the atrocities, kills Daniil and saves Anders.</font color="white">]] | |||
==AKMS== | |||
The main weapon of Georgian Army troops, including Cpt. Rezo Avaliani ([[Johnathon Schaech]]), is the [[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]]. Almost all of the AKMS rifles are fitted with [[GP-series_grenade_launcher#GP-25|GP-25]] grenade launchers. They also make an appearance, although in smaller numbers, amongst the hired guns. | |||
[[File:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian AKMS 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian soldier fires his AKMS fitted with a GP-25 Grenade Launcher.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian reporter helps medevac a casualty.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian AKMS 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian soldier covers a corner with his AKMS.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Mercenary AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An intimidating mercenary armed with an AKMS barks orders.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian AKMS 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian soldier loads a new magazine.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian AKMS 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian fires from the back of a commandeered ute.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Rezo AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Rezo Avaliani ([[Johnathon Schaech]]) loads a new magazine into his AKMS...]] | |||
[[File:5Days Rezo AKMS 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and fires.]] | |||
==SVD Dragunov== | |||
Mercenary leader Daniil ([[Mikko Nousiainen]]) uses an [[SVD_Dragunov#SVD_Dragunov|SVD Dragunov]] briefly in the film. | |||
[[File:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[File:5Days Daniil SVD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daniil ([[Mikko Nousiainen]]) looks through the sights of his SVD Dragunov.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Daniil SVD 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daniil lowers the rifle.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==PKM Machine Gun== | |||
The [[PK_Machine_Gun#Kalashnikov_PK.2FPKM_Machine_Gun|PKM]] is mounted on Georgian Army Humvees in the film, most notably in the prologue when Cpt. Avaliani's forces come to the rescue of the besieged reporters. | |||
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|500px|none|PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[File:5Days Humvee PK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian soldier fires a Humvee-mounted PKM at Iraqi insurgents.]] | |||
==KPVT Heavy Machine Gun== | |||
The [[KPV_heavy_machine_gun#KPVT_Heavy_Machine_Gun|KPVT Heavy Machine Gun]] makes an appearance mounted on Russian BTR-80's. | |||
[[File:Kpvt 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|KPVT heavy machine gun - 14.5x114mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days BTR KPVT.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A KPVT Heavy Machine Gun mounted on this BTR-80 is visible by it's light.]] | |||
==NSVT Heavy Machine Gun== | |||
The [[NSV_heavy_machine_gun|NSVT Heavy Machine Gun]] is mounted by the commander's post on Russian and Georgian T-72 tanks. It is not fired in the movie. | |||
[[File:NSV HMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|NSV HMG - 12.7x108mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days T72 NSVT.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NSV Heavy Machine Gun mounted atop a Georgian T-72.]] | |||
==Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K== | |||
The [[Gryazev-Shipunov_GSh-30#GSh-30-2|Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K]] is mounted on Mi-24P Hind-F gunships used by both the Georgian and Russian Armies. Whilst most of the Hinds only use their rockets, one can be seen firing the GSh-30-2K on a column of refugees. | |||
[[File:GSh-30-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K 30mm automatic cannon with unfired rounds - 30x165mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days Hind Ghs3020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K mounted on a Georgian Mi-24P Hind-F is visible as the Hind takes off.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Hind Ghs3020 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian Army Hind-F fires its GSh-30-2K at fleeing refugees.]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
==Beretta 92FS== | |||
Cpt. Rezo Avaliani ([[Johnathon Schaech]]) and Daniil ([[Mikko Nousiainen]]) carry the [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92F.2FFS|Beretta 92FS]] pistol, although it would probably make more sense for them both to be wielding the [[Makarov PM]]. | |||
[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days Rezo Beretta.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Kezo Avaliani ([[Johnathon Schaech]]) fires his Beretta 92FS at Russian guards.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Daniil Beretta.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daniil ([[Mikko Nousiainen]]) pulls his Beretta on war correspondent Anders.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Daniil Beretta 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dramatic gun cock...]] | |||
[[File:5Days Daniil Beretta 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rather unequal Mexican standoff.]] | |||
=Launchers= | |||
==GP-25 Grenade Launcher== | |||
The [[GP-series_grenade_launcher#GP-25|GP-25]] is mounted on almost every AKMS rifle used by the Georgians, although never used independently from the rifle. | |||
[[File:Gp-25 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|GP-25 Grenade Launcher - 40mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian GP25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|GP-25 Grenade Launchers are visible on the AKMS rifles inside the Humvee.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian GP25 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of a GP-25 on an AKMS.]] | |||
==RPG-22== | |||
Georgian and Russian forces use the [[RPG-22]], as well as one of the Iraqi Insurgents. It is notably used by Cpt. Rezo Avaliani ([[Johnathon Schaech]]) to shoot down an Mi-24P Hind-F gunship, in a rather unlikely situation. | |||
[[Image:RPG-22 rocket launcher.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-22 - 72.5mm]] | |||
[[File:5Days Insurgent RPG26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An insurgent takes aim with an RPG-22.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian RPG26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Georgian soldier fires his RPG at a mercenary car.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Georgian RPG26 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another takes down a tank with one.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Rezo RPG26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Kezo Avaliani ([[Johnathon Schaech]]) readies an RPG-22.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Rezo RPG26 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He takes aim...]] | |||
[[File:5Days Rezo RPG26 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And fires. Note the rocket about to impact with the Mi-24P Hind-F, whose crew are about to have a bad day.]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==Flamethrower== | |||
A Russian soldier uses a flamethrower to torch a Georgian village. | |||
[[File:5Days Russian LPO.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian soldier lets loose with his flamethrower. This is not a Soviet-era LPO-50, the last flamethrower Russia actually fielded, as that had a cluster of three pyrotechnic charges at the muzzle while this has what appears to be a pilot light.]] | |||
[[File:5Days Russian LPO 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Kill it! KILL IT WITH FIRE!''']] | |||
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[[Category:Renny Harlin]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:21, 22 September 2021
5 Days of War is a 2011 movie about the 2008 South Ossetia War. Directed by Renny Harlin, the film depicts an American reporter and his British cameraman caught on the front lines of Russia's invasion of Georgia. After they are caught filming war crimes committed by pro-Russian militias, they become the target of a Russian officer and his thuggish mercenary. With the help of a local woman and the Georgian security forces, they become determined to publish the atrocities, but are beset by the conflict and global apathy. The film was produced in Georgia with the support of the Georgian government, which lent soldiers, vehicles and aircraft for the production.
The following weapons were used in the film 5 Days of War:
Rifles
AKM
The AKM is the standard-issue weapon for Russian troops and hired mercenaries, although most of the combatants on both sides were armed with the AK-74 during the conflict. Iraqi insurgents in the prologue also carry AKMs.
AKMS
The main weapon of Georgian Army troops, including Cpt. Rezo Avaliani (Johnathon Schaech), is the AKMS. Almost all of the AKMS rifles are fitted with GP-25 grenade launchers. They also make an appearance, although in smaller numbers, amongst the hired guns.
SVD Dragunov
Mercenary leader Daniil (Mikko Nousiainen) uses an SVD Dragunov briefly in the film.
Machine Guns
PKM Machine Gun
The PKM is mounted on Georgian Army Humvees in the film, most notably in the prologue when Cpt. Avaliani's forces come to the rescue of the besieged reporters.
KPVT Heavy Machine Gun
The KPVT Heavy Machine Gun makes an appearance mounted on Russian BTR-80's.
NSVT Heavy Machine Gun
The NSVT Heavy Machine Gun is mounted by the commander's post on Russian and Georgian T-72 tanks. It is not fired in the movie.
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K
The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K is mounted on Mi-24P Hind-F gunships used by both the Georgian and Russian Armies. Whilst most of the Hinds only use their rockets, one can be seen firing the GSh-30-2K on a column of refugees.
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Cpt. Rezo Avaliani (Johnathon Schaech) and Daniil (Mikko Nousiainen) carry the Beretta 92FS pistol, although it would probably make more sense for them both to be wielding the Makarov PM.
Launchers
GP-25 Grenade Launcher
The GP-25 is mounted on almost every AKMS rifle used by the Georgians, although never used independently from the rifle.
RPG-22
Georgian and Russian forces use the RPG-22, as well as one of the Iraqi Insurgents. It is notably used by Cpt. Rezo Avaliani (Johnathon Schaech) to shoot down an Mi-24P Hind-F gunship, in a rather unlikely situation.
Other
Flamethrower
A Russian soldier uses a flamethrower to torch a Georgian village.
