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[[Image:KODposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Kiss of the Dragon'' (2001)]] | [[Image:KODposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Kiss of the Dragon'' (2001)]] | ||
'''The following weapons are used in '' | '''''Kiss of the Dragon''''' is a 2001 action film starring [[Jet Li]], [[Tchéky Karyo]] and [[Bridget Fonda]]. There is relatively little wire work, unusual for a modern kung fu film, resulting in some great fight scenes, especially between Jet Li and [[Cyril Raffaelli]], who plays a henchman. Despite Li's character being a good police officer and a surprisingly good portrayal of the Communist Chinese government, this film was still banned in the People's Republic of China, a fact that Li was not very happy about. | ||
'''The following weapons are used in ''Kiss of the Dragon'':''' | |||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== FN Model 1900 (Chinese copy)== | == FN Model 1900 (Chinese copy)== | ||
Jet Li | Liu Jian ([[Jet Li]]) smuggles a Chinese made copy of the [[FN Model 1900]], .32 ACP into France, which was later used to frame him. | ||
[[Image:FNM1900.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1900 | [[Image:FNM1900.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1900 - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:KODCHgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODCHgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liu Jian loads his FN M1900.]] | ||
[[Image:KODCHgun23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODCHgun23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liu Jian's M1900 tucked into the back of his pants.]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_1900_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_1900_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard chambers a round in Liu Jian's M1900.]] | ||
[[Image:KODCHgun4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODCHgun4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KODCHgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODCHgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liu Jian's M1900 in an evidence bag.]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_1900_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_1900_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Beretta 92FS Inox == | == Beretta 92FS Inox == | ||
Inspector Richard ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) has a [[Beretta | Inspector Richard ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) has a [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] as his primary weapon throughout the movie. It has a blued barrel from an ordinary Beretta 92. | ||
[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta | [[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19 mm]] | ||
[[Image:KODberetta.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODberetta.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_Inox_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_Inox_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The safety is still on.]] | ||
[[Image:KODberetta2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODberetta2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KODberetta3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODberetta3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The black barrel is visible here.]] | ||
[[Image:KODberetta4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Could not ask for a better shot]] | [[Image:KODberetta4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Could not ask for a better shot]] | ||
== Ruger P-Series == | == Ruger P-Series == | ||
The "Fat Thug" (Jean-Marc Huber) uses a [[Ruger_P-series_pistol|Ruger P-series]] pistol. | The "Fat Thug" ([[Jean-Marc Huber]]) uses a [[Ruger_P-series_pistol|Ruger P-series]] pistol. | ||
[[Image:P89.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger P89 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P89.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger P89 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:KODC1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODC1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Fat Thug" with his Ruger pistol. The CGI grenade can be seen as well.]] | ||
==Taurus Raging Bull== | == Taurus Raging Bull == | ||
The larger twin (Didier Azoulay) carries a [[Taurus Raging Bull]] revolver. | The larger twin ([[Didier Azoulay]]) carries a [[Taurus Raging Bull]] revolver. | ||
[[Image:Taurus_Raging_Bull.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Taurus Raging Bull - .44 Magnum]] | [[Image:Taurus_Raging_Bull.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Taurus Raging Bull - .44 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:KODHgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODHgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Ruger Security Six== | == Ruger Security Six == | ||
One of Richard's thugs (John Maczko) carries a stainless [[Ruger Security Six]] revolver. | One of Richard's thugs ([[John Maczko]]) carries a stainless [[Ruger Security Six]] revolver. | ||
[[Image:Ruger_Sec_6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger Security Six. Stainless steel, 4" barrel.]] | [[Image:Ruger_Sec_6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger Security Six. Stainless steel, 4" barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:KODHgun3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODHgun3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Security Six on the right. Richard's Beretta 92FS Inox is on the left.]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | == Beretta 92FS == | ||
Some of Richard's men carry [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols. | Some of Richard's men carry [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_B92_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_B92_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Richard's cops with his Beretta 92FS.]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_B92_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_B92_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nice closeup.]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_B92R_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_B92R_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rubber Beretta 92FS is obviously used when Liu Jian kicks one from one henchman's hand into the face of another.]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_B92R_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_B92R_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|It's rubber, but that's still got to hurt.]] | ||
==M1911-type== | == M1911-type == | ||
One of Richard's men carries a nickel-plated [[M1911 pistol series|M1911-type]] pistol during the chase on the boat. | One of Richard's men carries a nickel-plated [[M1911 pistol series|M1911-type]] pistol during the chase on the boat. | ||
[[Image:NickelM1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:NickelM1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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[[Image:KotD_M1911_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_M1911_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Manurhin | == Manurhin F1 == | ||
Many of the cops carry [[Manurhin | Many of the cops carry [[Manurhin F1|Manurhin F1]] revolvers (indicated by fixed sights). | ||
[[ | [[File:MANURPolice.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Manurhin F1 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:KODHgun4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODHgun4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_MR73_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_MR73_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_MR73_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_MR73_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_MR73_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_MR73_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_MR73_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_MR73_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Vektor SP1== | == Vektor SP1 == | ||
Some of Richard's men carry a [[Vektor SP1]]. | |||
[[Image:Vektor_SP.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Vektor SP1 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Vektor_SP.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Vektor SP1 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:KODHgun5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODHgun5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_SP1_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_SP1_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_SP1_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_SP1_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The distinctive trigger guard of the SP1 is seen here.]] | ||
==MAC Mle 1950== | == MAC Mle 1950 == | ||
One of the cops in the police station reaches for his [[MAC Mle 1950]]. | One of the cops in the police station reaches for his [[MAC Mle 1950]]. | ||
[[Image:Mas_1950.jpg|thumb|none|300px|French MAS Mle 1950 pistol - 9x19mm Parabellum.]] | [[Image:Mas_1950.jpg|thumb|none|300px|French MAS Mle 1950 pistol - 9x19mm Parabellum.]] | ||
[[Image:KODHgun53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODHgun53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_1950_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_1950_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This shot shows the hammer.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== Mini Uzi == | == Mini Uzi == | ||
A few [[ | A few [[Mini Uzi]]s were seen in the hands of Richard's men. The pilot ([[Paul Barrett]]) carries two tricked out ones with stainless finish and scopes. | ||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9mm]] | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:KODMuzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scary looking, but you don't need to be a fast runner like Jet Li to dodge the bullets from this stupid setup]] | [[Image:KODMuzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scary looking, but you don't need to be a fast runner like Jet Li to dodge the bullets from this stupid setup]] | ||
[[Image:KODMuzi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODMuzi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KODMuzi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODMuzi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_Uzi_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_Uzi_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard fires wildly at Liu Jian.]] | ||
== Ruger MP9 == | == Ruger MP9 == | ||
Max had a [[Ruger MP9]] in the weapons stash in his car. | Max ([[John Forgeham]]) had a [[Ruger MP9]] in the weapons stash in his car. | ||
[[Image:RugerMP9smg.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ruger MP9 with Stock folded - 9mm]] | [[Image:RugerMP9smg.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ruger MP9 with Stock folded - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:KODrugertrunk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODrugertrunk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== Ruger AC556K == | == Ruger AC556K == | ||
French police can be seen with a [[ | French police can be seen with a [[Ruger AC556K]] rifle. | ||
[[Image:Mini14gb-f.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") .223 Remington]] | [[Image:Mini14gb-f.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - .223 Remington]] | ||
[[Image:KODM14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODM14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== SIG SG 552 == | == SIG SG 552 == | ||
Max ([[John Forgeham]]) uses a [[ | Max ([[John Forgeham]]) uses a [[SIG SG 552]] with a scope and an under barrel grenade launcher. | ||
[[Image:SIG_SG552.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 552 5.56mm]] | [[Image:SIG_SG552.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 552 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:KODsig552.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODsig552.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:KotD_552_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:KODsig55a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KODsig55a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==AR-15 type== | == AR-15 type == | ||
French police carry an [[AR-15]]-type rifle. It's not very clear, but it has a forward assist and A2-style handguards. | French police carry an [[AR-15]]-type rifle. It's not very clear, but it has a forward assist and A2-style handguards. | ||
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm. Putting the distinctive A2 handguards on the older rifle was a method used by Movie/TV armorers to simulate A2 rifles when M16A1s were the only ones available. The same thing has been done vice-versa, Using M16A2's with A1 handguards for Vietnam War B Movies.]] | [[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm. Putting the distinctive A2 handguards on the older rifle was a method used by Movie/TV armorers to simulate A2 rifles when M16A1s were the only ones available. The same thing has been done vice-versa, Using M16A2's with A1 handguards for Vietnam War B Movies.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Unknown Grenades== | ==Unknown Grenades== | ||
The bigger twin carries several grenades of an unknown type. Richard uses one to try to kill Liu Jian. | The bigger twin carries several grenades of an unknown type. Richard uses one to try to kill Liu Jian. A CGI model is used when Liu Jian tosses it back into the sleeve of a henchman. (In frame-by-frame, it actually disappears for a few frames.) | ||
[[Image:KotD_grenade_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_grenade_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He carries a lot of grenades for a cop, much less a plainclothes cop.]] | ||
== | ==Under barrel Grenade Launcher== | ||
Max's SG 552 has an unknown under barrel grenade launcher. It could be a mockup as it is never fired. | Max's ([[John Forgeham]]) SG 552 has an unknown under barrel grenade launcher. It might be a [[SIG GL 5040]]. It could be a mockup as it is never fired. | ||
[[Image:KotD_552_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:KotD_552_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Train Station Gun Stash== | |||
Numerous weapons are seen in the gun stash at the train station. Liu Jian can't use it however, as two cops see it the same time he does. | |||
[[Image:KODHgun42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|How did they get a dozen rifles and shotguns to the train station in the first place? Or how did they expect anyone to get it out of there?]] | |||
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[[Category:Martial Arts]] | [[Category:Martial Arts]] | ||
[[Category: French Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category: French Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category: Luc Besson]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:25, 12 May 2021
Kiss of the Dragon is a 2001 action film starring Jet Li, Tchéky Karyo and Bridget Fonda. There is relatively little wire work, unusual for a modern kung fu film, resulting in some great fight scenes, especially between Jet Li and Cyril Raffaelli, who plays a henchman. Despite Li's character being a good police officer and a surprisingly good portrayal of the Communist Chinese government, this film was still banned in the People's Republic of China, a fact that Li was not very happy about.
The following weapons are used in Kiss of the Dragon:
Handguns
FN Model 1900 (Chinese copy)
Liu Jian (Jet Li) smuggles a Chinese made copy of the FN Model 1900, .32 ACP into France, which was later used to frame him.
Beretta 92FS Inox
Inspector Richard (Tchéky Karyo) has a Beretta 92FS Inox as his primary weapon throughout the movie. It has a blued barrel from an ordinary Beretta 92.
Ruger P-Series
The "Fat Thug" (Jean-Marc Huber) uses a Ruger P-series pistol.
Taurus Raging Bull
The larger twin (Didier Azoulay) carries a Taurus Raging Bull revolver.
Ruger Security Six
One of Richard's thugs (John Maczko) carries a stainless Ruger Security Six revolver.
Beretta 92FS
Some of Richard's men carry Beretta 92FS pistols.
M1911-type
One of Richard's men carries a nickel-plated M1911-type pistol during the chase on the boat.
Manurhin F1
Many of the cops carry Manurhin F1 revolvers (indicated by fixed sights).
Vektor SP1
Some of Richard's men carry a Vektor SP1.
MAC Mle 1950
One of the cops in the police station reaches for his MAC Mle 1950.
Submachine Guns
Mini Uzi
A few Mini Uzis were seen in the hands of Richard's men. The pilot (Paul Barrett) carries two tricked out ones with stainless finish and scopes.
Ruger MP9
Max (John Forgeham) had a Ruger MP9 in the weapons stash in his car.
Rifles
Ruger AC556K
French police can be seen with a Ruger AC556K rifle.
SIG SG 552
Max (John Forgeham) uses a SIG SG 552 with a scope and an under barrel grenade launcher.
AR-15 type
French police carry an AR-15-type rifle. It's not very clear, but it has a forward assist and A2-style handguards.
Other
Unknown Grenades
The bigger twin carries several grenades of an unknown type. Richard uses one to try to kill Liu Jian. A CGI model is used when Liu Jian tosses it back into the sleeve of a henchman. (In frame-by-frame, it actually disappears for a few frames.)
Under barrel Grenade Launcher
Max's (John Forgeham) SG 552 has an unknown under barrel grenade launcher. It might be a SIG GL 5040. It could be a mockup as it is never fired.
Train Station Gun Stash
Numerous weapons are seen in the gun stash at the train station. Liu Jian can't use it however, as two cops see it the same time he does.
