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[[Image:ProofLifePoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Proof of Life'' (2000)]] | [[Image:ProofLifePoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Proof of Life'' (2000)]] | ||
''Proof of Life'' is a 2000 thriller directed by Taylor Hackford (''[[Against All Odds]]'') that stars [[Russell Crowe]] as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist and former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment who is assigned to negotiate the return of building engineer Peter Bowman ([[David Morse]]). While overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, Bowman was kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. In its fictitious political history, operational patterns, and sources of revenue, the ELT is portrayed as extremely similar to the FARC in Colombia. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife ([[Meg Ryan]]). | '''''Proof of Life''''' is a 2000 thriller directed by [[Taylor Hackford]] (''[[Against All Odds]]'') that stars [[Russell Crowe]] as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist and former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment who is assigned to negotiate the return of building engineer Peter Bowman ([[David Morse]]). While overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, Bowman was kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. In its fictitious political history, operational patterns, and sources of revenue, the ELT is portrayed as extremely similar to the FARC in Colombia. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife ([[Meg Ryan]]). | ||
'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Proof of Life'':''' | '''The following weapons appear in the film ''Proof of Life'':''' | ||
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== Colt Commander == | == Colt Commander == | ||
The personal sidearm carried by Terry Thorne ([[Russell Crowe]]) is a [[Colt Commander]]. He pulls it on Arturo Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter Bowman ([[David Morse]]) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, | The personal sidearm carried by Terry Thorne ([[Russell Crowe]]) is a [[Colt Commander]]. He pulls it on Arturo Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter Bowman ([[David Morse]]) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, the pistol is fitted with Novak-style sights. | ||
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:POL WC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry pulls his [[Colt Commander]] on Mr. Fernandez's crony. Note here adjustable sights are visible.]] | [[Image:POL WC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry pulls his [[Colt Commander]] on Mr. Fernandez's crony. Note here adjustable sights are visible.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 681 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 681 == | ||
Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]]. | Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]]. | ||
[[Image:S&W681.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:S&W681.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 681 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:POL SW.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Another of Fernandez's cronies pulls his [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]].]] | [[Image:POL SW.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Another of Fernandez's cronies pulls his [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]].]] | ||
[[Image:POL SW2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Alice Bowman ([[Meg Ryan]]) and her sister Janice ([[Pamela Reed]]) are startled when the S&W is pulled.]] | [[Image:POL SW2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Alice Bowman ([[Meg Ryan]]) and her sister Janice ([[Pamela Reed]]) are startled when the S&W is pulled.]] | ||
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Various [[M1911 pistol series|M1911-type pistols]] are seen throughout the movie in the holsters of ELF rebels. Dino ([[David Caruso]]) also has a M1911 pistol as his sidearm during the hostage rescue at the film's climax. | Various [[M1911 pistol series|M1911-type pistols]] are seen throughout the movie in the holsters of ELF rebels. Dino ([[David Caruso]]) also has a M1911 pistol as his sidearm during the hostage rescue at the film's climax. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:POL_1911.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL_1911.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Seen in holster.]] | ||
[[Image:POL 19112.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL 19112.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Seen in holster.]] | ||
[[Image:POL 19113.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL 19113.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Seen in holster.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an [[IMI Uzi]] during the kidnapping scene. | An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an [[IMI Uzi]] during the kidnapping scene. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL UZI2.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL UZI2.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Skbk wz. | ==Skbk wz.89 Onyks== | ||
What appears to be the [[AKS-74U]] is seen in the hands of Russian soldiers, Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74U's present in those scenes are actually [[ | What appears to be the [[AKS-74U]] is seen in the hands of Russian soldiers, Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74U's present in those scenes are actually [[Skbk wz.89 Onyks]] carbines, inspired by AKS-74U but equipped with different muzzle brake and the addition of the three round burst mode. | ||
[[Image:Wz89-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Skbk wz. | [[Image:Wz89-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Skbk wz.89 Onyks - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL AK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|In Chechnya, Russian soldiers armed with the AKS-74U watch Terry check the ransom.]] | [[Image:POL AK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|In Chechnya, Russian soldiers armed with the AKS-74U watch Terry check the ransom.]] | ||
[[Image:POL AK2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Russian soldier with an AKS-74U.]] | [[Image:POL AK2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Russian soldier with an AKS-74U.]] | ||
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[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL AK3.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL AK3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|ELT members take civilians hostage.]] | ||
[[Image:POL AK4.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL AK4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.]] | ||
[[Image:POL AK5.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL AK5.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Huaco threatens Peter (David Morse) with his AKM.]] | ||
[[Image:POL AK6.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL AK6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A medic looks at Alex's injury after the enraged Huaco, under the influence of narcotics, foolishly fires into the ground and hits his companion Alex in the foot.]] | ||
== AR-18 == | == AR-18 == | ||
An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an [[Armalite AR-18]] during the kidnapping scene. | An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an [[Armalite AR-18]] during the kidnapping scene. | ||
[[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm]] | [[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL AR18.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL AR18.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== FN FAL == | == FN FAL == | ||
[[FN-FAL]] rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film. | [[FN-FAL]] rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:POL L1A1.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL L1A1.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==CETME Model LC== | ==CETME Model LC== | ||
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== Heckler & Koch G36K == | == Heckler & Koch G36K == | ||
One of Terry's team members holds a [[G36K]] during the planning scene, asking if they should bring it. A G36K is also seen on Dino's gun rack with the [[Benelli M2 Super 90]] and a [[Steyr Scout]]. | One of Terry's team members holds a [[G36K]] during the planning scene, asking if they should bring it. A G36K is also seen on Dino's gun rack with the [[Benelli M2 Super 90]] and a [[Steyr Scout]]. | ||
[[Image:H&K-G36K.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:H&K-G36K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL G36K.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL G36K.JPG|thumb|none|600px|"G36...but it's British kit."]] | ||
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|601px|The G36K is seen far left.]] | ||
== IMI Galil ARM == | == IMI Galil ARM == | ||
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A [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher|M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher]] is used by "Uptown 2" during the rescue, and then by Dino when "Downtown 3" is injured and he goes to find him. | A [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher|M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher]] is used by "Uptown 2" during the rescue, and then by Dino when "Downtown 3" is injured and he goes to find him. | ||
[[Image:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 carbine 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | [[Image:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 carbine 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4 M203.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4 M203.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4 M2032.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4 M2032.JPG|thumb|none|600px|"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"]] | ||
== Norinco Model 311 == | |||
An ELT rebel is armed with a [[Norinco Model 311]], a Chinese copy of the M16A1. | |||
[[Image:CQ311.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Model 311 (CQ 5.56) - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Norinco Model 311 on the right. Note design of handguard compared to the M16A1 on the left.]] | |||
== CAR-15 variants == | == CAR-15 variants == | ||
Numerous ELT rebels are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Carbine variants]]. | Numerous ELT rebels are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Carbine variants]]. | ||
[[Image:ColtM654.jpg|thumb|375px|none|Colt Model 654 - a Model 653 designed for export - 14.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56mm]] | [[Image:ColtM654.jpg|thumb|375px|none|Colt Model 654 - a Model 653 designed for export - 14.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4ISH.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4ISH.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4ISH2.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4ISH2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|He runs up just before the above picture.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4ISH3.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4ISH3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Huaco with his CAR-15.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4ISH4.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4ISH4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Huaco throws a M67 under a police vehicle, then flees with his CAR-15.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4ISH5.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4ISH5.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The man in the center is holding a CAR-15. 10 points for holding it correctly.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M4ISH6.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M4ISH6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Sitting on the table, far left.]] | ||
== Colt Model 733 == | == Colt Model 733 == | ||
A [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 733]] is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT. | A [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 733]] is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT. | ||
[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.]] | [[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== M16A1 == | == M16A1 == | ||
[[M16A1]] rifles are used by various ELT rebels. | [[M16A1]] rifles are used by various ELT rebels. At least one has A2 handguards. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16A1.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M16A1.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla fighter holds his M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm.]] | |||
[[Image:POL M16A24.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An ELT rebel with an M16A1 with A2 handguards.]] | |||
== M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher == | == M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher == | ||
An ELT rebel is briefly seen with a [[M16 rifle series#M16 with M203 grenade launcher|M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher]]. | An ELT rebel is briefly seen with a [[M16 rifle series#M16 with M203 grenade launcher|M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher]]. | ||
[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | [[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16M203.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M16M203.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== M16A2 == | == M16A2 == | ||
[[M16A2]] rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels. | [[M16A2]] rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16A2.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M16A2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Government soldier with his M16A2.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16A22.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M16A22.JPG|thumb|none|600px|ELT guy...]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16A23.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M16A23.JPG|thumb|none|600px|...this guy too]] | ||
=Sniper Rifle= | =Sniper Rifle= | ||
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The [[RPK light machine gun]] is seen in the hands of a few ELT members. | The [[RPK light machine gun]] is seen in the hands of a few ELT members. | ||
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine]] | [[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine]] | ||
[[Image:POL PKM.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL PKM.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:POL RPK.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL RPK.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== FN Minimi Para == | == FN Minimi Para == | ||
A Paratrooper model of the [[FN Minimi]] is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades. | A Paratrooper model of the [[FN Minimi]] is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades. | ||
[[File:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum]] | [[File:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum]] | ||
[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The SAW's front sight is seen to the right of Peter's head.]] | ||
== FN Minimi == | == FN Minimi == | ||
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[[M67 hand grenade|M67 hand grenades]] are seen on Huaco's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue. | [[M67 hand grenade|M67 hand grenades]] are seen on Huaco's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue. | ||
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:POL M67.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M67.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Juaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.]] | ||
[[Image:POL M672.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M672.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A M67 mid-air after Juaco throws it at Terry.]] | ||
== RGD-5 Hand Grenade == | == RGD-5 Hand Grenade == | ||
An Eastern bloc [[RGD-5 hand grenade]] is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission. | An Eastern bloc [[RGD-5 hand grenade]] is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission. | ||
[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:POL GRENADES.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL GRENADES.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== M18A1 Claymore == | == M18A1 Claymore == | ||
Terry | Terry "dropkicks" [[M18A1 Claymore]] mines while he covers the hostages being rescued from the ELT camp. | ||
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[[Image:POL CLAYMORE.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:M18A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M18A1 direction Claymore Mine]] | ||
[[Image:POL CLAYMORE2.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL CLAYMORE.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A few Claymores and M67 hand grenades are seen when the team is loading up at Dino's hideout.]] | ||
[[Image:POL CLAYMORE3.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL CLAYMORE2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry sets up a Claymore...]] | ||
[[Image:POL CLAYMORE3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|...and sets up the clacker.]] | |||
== M72A2 L.A.W. == | == M72A2 L.A.W. == | ||
[[M72 LAW]] rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene. | [[M72 LAW]] rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL M72.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M72.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:POL M722.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL M722.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== RPG-7 == | == RPG-7 == | ||
A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses an [[RPG-7]] rocket launcher. | A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses an [[RPG-7]] rocket launcher. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL RPG.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL RPG.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:POL RPG2.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL RPG2.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[Image:POL RPG3.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL RPG3.JPG|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== Type 69 RPG == | == Type 69 RPG == | ||
In addition to the RPG-7 mentioned above, a [[RPG-7#Type 69 RPG|Norinco Type 69]] clone fitted with a PGO-7 scope can also be spotted in the hands of an ELT member, identifiable by the single pistol grip. | In addition to the RPG-7 mentioned above, a [[RPG-7#Type 69 RPG|Norinco Type 69]] clone fitted with a PGO-7 scope can also be spotted in the hands of an ELT member, identifiable by the single pistol grip. | ||
[[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Norinco Type 69 RPG 40mm]] | [[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Norinco Type 69 RPG 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:POL RPG4.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:POL RPG4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The ELT member on the right is holding a Type 69 RPG]] | ||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
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[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Taylor Hackford]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:05, 21 September 2020
Proof of Life is a 2000 thriller directed by Taylor Hackford (Against All Odds) that stars Russell Crowe as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist and former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment who is assigned to negotiate the return of building engineer Peter Bowman (David Morse). While overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, Bowman was kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. In its fictitious political history, operational patterns, and sources of revenue, the ELT is portrayed as extremely similar to the FARC in Colombia. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife (Meg Ryan).
The following weapons appear in the film Proof of Life:
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is drawn by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez) until it is stripped out of his hands by Thorne (Russell Crowe). What appears to be a Beretta is seen in the holster of a Tecala police officer who is ambushed by the ELT.
Colt Commander
The personal sidearm carried by Terry Thorne (Russell Crowe) is a Colt Commander. He pulls it on Arturo Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter Bowman (David Morse) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, the pistol is fitted with Novak-style sights.
Glock 17
One of Fernandez's cronies uses a Glock 17, but never gets to fire it.
Smith & Wesson Model 681
Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 681.
1911 variants
Various M1911-type pistols are seen throughout the movie in the holsters of ELF rebels. Dino (David Caruso) also has a M1911 pistol as his sidearm during the hostage rescue at the film's climax.
Shotguns
Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry"
Dino (David Caruso) scares away Arturo and his associates with his Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry" and then walks patrol with it. The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a Heckler & Koch G36K and a Steyr Scout.
Remington 870
An ELT member guarding the rebel camp during the hostage rescue sequence is armed with a Remington 870 shotgun.
Submachine Guns
IMI Uzi
An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an IMI Uzi during the kidnapping scene.
Rifles
Skbk wz.89 Onyks
What appears to be the AKS-74U is seen in the hands of Russian soldiers, Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74U's present in those scenes are actually Skbk wz.89 Onyks carbines, inspired by AKS-74U but equipped with different muzzle brake and the addition of the three round burst mode.
Kalashnikov Variants
Numerous Kalashnikov rifles, including the AKM and Norinco Type 56 are seen in the hands of ELT rebels.
AR-18
An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an Armalite AR-18 during the kidnapping scene.
FN FAL
FN-FAL rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film.
CETME Model LC
The CETME Model LC is used by a few ELT members.
Heckler & Koch G36K
One of Terry's team members holds a G36K during the planning scene, asking if they should bring it. A G36K is also seen on Dino's gun rack with the Benelli M2 Super 90 and a Steyr Scout.
IMI Galil ARM
The Israeli-made Galil ARM can be seen being used by ELT rebels throughout the film.
M4A1 Carbine
During the hostage rescue, every member of Terry's team with the exception of "Downtown 3" is armed with a M4A1 carbine.
M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher
A M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher is used by "Uptown 2" during the rescue, and then by Dino when "Downtown 3" is injured and he goes to find him.
Norinco Model 311
An ELT rebel is armed with a Norinco Model 311, a Chinese copy of the M16A1.
CAR-15 variants
Numerous ELT rebels are armed with Colt Carbine variants.
Colt Model 733
A Colt Model 733 is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT.
M16A1
M16A1 rifles are used by various ELT rebels. At least one has A2 handguards.
M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher
An ELT rebel is briefly seen with a M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher.
M16A2
M16A2 rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels.
Sniper Rifle
Dragunov SVD
One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction is holding a SVD Dragunov.
Steyr Scout
A Steyr Scout can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.
Machine Guns
DShK Heavy Machine Gun
An authentic DShK heavy machine gun is used by Chechen rebels during the opening credits sequence.
RPK
The RPK light machine gun is seen in the hands of a few ELT members.
FN Minimi Para
A Paratrooper model of the FN Minimi is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades.
FN Minimi
An FN Minimi is seen used by "Downtown 3", one of Dino's Panama crew. The Minimi is fitted with an M249-style heat shield. The expert handling of the machine gun could be attributed to the fact that the actor was actually one of the security advisers on the production.
Other
M67 Fragmentation Grenade
M67 hand grenades are seen on Huaco's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue.
RGD-5 Hand Grenade
An Eastern bloc RGD-5 hand grenade is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission.
M18A1 Claymore
Terry "dropkicks" M18A1 Claymore mines while he covers the hostages being rescued from the ELT camp.
M72A2 L.A.W.
M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene.
RPG-7
A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses an RPG-7 rocket launcher.
Type 69 RPG
In addition to the RPG-7 mentioned above, a Norinco Type 69 clone fitted with a PGO-7 scope can also be spotted in the hands of an ELT member, identifiable by the single pistol grip.
Trivia
Tactical Map
The map seen of the camp is notable due to its attention to detail. It is exactly what a team of Special Operations Forces would use when assaulting a camp.
