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[[Image:SPARTAN OneSheet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Spartan'' (2004)]] | [[Image:SPARTAN OneSheet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Spartan'' (2004)]] | ||
'''''Spartan''''' is a 2004 thriller written and directed by David Mamet and stars [[Val Kilmer]] as a Special Ops instructor who is brought in to help locate the President's kidnapped daughter. The technical adviser on this film was former Delta Force operator Eric Haney, who would later collaborate with Mamet to create the series ''[[The Unit]]'', which is based on Haney's experiences in the Delta Force. | '''''Spartan''''' is a 2004 thriller written and directed by [[David Mamet]] and stars [[Val Kilmer]] as a Special Ops instructor who is brought in to help locate the President's kidnapped daughter. The technical adviser on this film was former Delta Force operator Eric Haney, who would later collaborate with Mamet to create the series ''[[The Unit]]'', which is based on Haney's experiences in the Delta Force. | ||
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Curtis ([[Derek Luke]]) is asked by Scott to give up his [[SIG-Sauer P220]] to him. Scott is then seen using it in a shootout. | Curtis ([[Derek Luke]]) is asked by Scott to give up his [[SIG-Sauer P220]] to him. Scott is then seen using it in a shootout. | ||
[[Image:SigP220Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P220 Black - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:SigP220Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P220 Black - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Spartan2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Production image of [[Val Kilmer]] as Scott firing the SIG.]] | |||
[[Image:Spart 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scott fires the SIG.]] | [[Image:Spart 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scott fires the SIG.]] | ||
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Jones (Kick Gurry) meets Scott in Dubai, and when they have to make a last-minute raid on the brothel compound, he is armed with a nickel [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. | Jones (Kick Gurry) meets Scott in Dubai, and when they have to make a last-minute raid on the brothel compound, he is armed with a nickel [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. | ||
[[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[SIG-Sauer P226|SIG-Sauer P226 (nickel) - 9x19mm]]]] | [[Image:SigP226Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[SIG-Sauer P226|SIG-Sauer P226 (nickel) - 9x19mm]]]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Spart 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P226 being used.]] | ||
== COP .357 == | == COP .357 == | ||
The four-barreled COP .357 was the "hideout" gun held by Secret Service Agent Gaines ([[Steven Culp]]). | The four-barreled COP .357 was the "hideout" gun held by Secret Service Agent Gaines ([[Steven Culp]]). | ||
[[Image:N-copb.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:N-copb.jpg|thumb|none|300px|COP 357 Derringer - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 05d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | [[Image:Spart 05d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Closeup of the "hideout" piece".]] | ||
== Walther PP Pistol series == | == Walther PP Pistol series == | ||
Scott carries a [[Walther PPK]] as a back up gun when he is in Dubai. | Scott carries a [[Walther PPK]] as a back up gun when he is in Dubai. | ||
[[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Spart 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scott with his [[Walther PPK]] as a back up gun when he is in Dubai.]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
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Robert Scott ([[Val Kilmer]]) uses a [[Remington 870]] shotgun retrieved from a police cruiser. He uses the shotgun to kill a death row inmate being transported in order to get another inmate with knowledge about the kidnapped girl to trust him. If you watch closely you'll notice Scott work the action twice. It is my belief that this is not an editing goof, but rather Scott making sure the shotgun is empty so that it will fall on an empty chamber when he pulls the trigger on the inmate he is trying to manipulate. But if you watch closely, after he dry fires on the informed inmate, it looks like a shell comes out of the ejection port. | Robert Scott ([[Val Kilmer]]) uses a [[Remington 870]] shotgun retrieved from a police cruiser. He uses the shotgun to kill a death row inmate being transported in order to get another inmate with knowledge about the kidnapped girl to trust him. If you watch closely you'll notice Scott work the action twice. It is my belief that this is not an editing goof, but rather Scott making sure the shotgun is empty so that it will fall on an empty chamber when he pulls the trigger on the inmate he is trying to manipulate. But if you watch closely, after he dry fires on the informed inmate, it looks like a shell comes out of the ejection port. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Spart 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Scott ([[Val Kilmer]]) holds the [[Remington 870]] shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Spart 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the ejection port.]] | ||
== | == Winchester M1912 Field Gun== | ||
A | A [[Winchester M1912]] shotgun is seen on a gun rack in a customer's truck. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Winchester Model 1912FieldGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Spart 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Winchester M1912]] shotgun is seen on a gun rack in a customer's truck. ]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
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An assassin uses a [[Remington 700PSS]] sniper rifle to take shots at Scott. | An assassin uses a [[Remington 700PSS]] sniper rifle to take shots at Scott. | ||
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag]] | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Spart 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin uses a [[Remington 700PSS]] sniper rifle to take shots at Scott.]] | ||
[[Image:Spart 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Spart 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An undercover agent pretends to use the rifle.]] | ||
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[[Category:Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:David Mamet]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:40, 6 March 2023
Spartan is a 2004 thriller written and directed by David Mamet and stars Val Kilmer as a Special Ops instructor who is brought in to help locate the President's kidnapped daughter. The technical adviser on this film was former Delta Force operator Eric Haney, who would later collaborate with Mamet to create the series The Unit, which is based on Haney's experiences in the Delta Force.
The following weapons were used in the film Spartan:
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Colt Mk IV Series 70
Robert Scott (Val Kilmer) carries a 5-inch Colt Mk IV Series 70 with no front cocking serrations and custom sights.
Colt Mk IV Series 80 Stainless
Stoddard (William H. Macy) carries a 5-inch stainless Colt Mk IV Series 80 when confronting Scott in the airplane hangar.
SIG-Sauer P220
Curtis (Derek Luke) is asked by Scott to give up his SIG-Sauer P220 to him. Scott is then seen using it in a shootout.
SIG-Sauer P226 (Nickel)
Jones (Kick Gurry) meets Scott in Dubai, and when they have to make a last-minute raid on the brothel compound, he is armed with a nickel SIG-Sauer P226.
COP .357
The four-barreled COP .357 was the "hideout" gun held by Secret Service Agent Gaines (Steven Culp).
Walther PP Pistol series
Scott carries a Walther PPK as a back up gun when he is in Dubai.
Beretta 92FS
Curtis is seen taking a Beretta 92FS off of a law enforcement officer after his SIG is taken away.
Remington 870 Police Standard
Robert Scott (Val Kilmer) uses a Remington 870 shotgun retrieved from a police cruiser. He uses the shotgun to kill a death row inmate being transported in order to get another inmate with knowledge about the kidnapped girl to trust him. If you watch closely you'll notice Scott work the action twice. It is my belief that this is not an editing goof, but rather Scott making sure the shotgun is empty so that it will fall on an empty chamber when he pulls the trigger on the inmate he is trying to manipulate. But if you watch closely, after he dry fires on the informed inmate, it looks like a shell comes out of the ejection port.
Winchester M1912 Field Gun
A Winchester M1912 shotgun is seen on a gun rack in a customer's truck.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Curtis (Derek Luke) carries the Heckler & Koch MP5A3 fitted with an M68 Aimpoint scope in providing overwatch while Scott enters a house looking for the kidnapped girl. Several law enforcement officers and military guards also carry MP5A3's fitted with weaponlights.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Scott carries the Heckler & Koch MP5K while infiltrating a Dubai compound. The gun is struck by enemy fire and discarded, which Scott then transitions to his 1911.
Remington 700PSS
An assassin uses a Remington 700PSS sniper rifle to take shots at Scott.
