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|caption = ''Release Poster''
|caption = ''Release Poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
|director = Ruben Fleischer
|director = [[Ruben Fleischer]]
|date= 2013
|date= 2013
|language =  
|language = English
|studio=
|studio=Village Roadshow Pictures
|distributor=Warner Brothers
|distributor=Warner Bros.
|character1=John O'Mara
|character1=John O'Mara
|actor1=[[Josh Brolin]]
|actor1=[[Josh Brolin]]
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|character3=Mickey Cohen
|character3=Mickey Cohen
|actor3=[[Sean Penn]]
|actor3=[[Sean Penn]]
|character4=Navidad Ramirez
|character4=Chief Bill Parker
|actor4=[[Michael Peña]]
|actor4=[[Nick Nolte]]  
|character5=Max Kennard
|character5=Karl Lockwood
|actor5=[[Robert Patrick]]
|actor5=[[Holt McCallany]]
|character6=Coleman Harris
|character6=Navidad Ramirez
|actor6=[[Anthony Mackie]]
|actor6=[[Michael Peña]]
|character7=
|character7=Max Kennard
|actor7=
|actor7=[[Robert Patrick]]
|character8=
|character8=Coleman Harris
|actor8=
|actor8=[[Anthony Mackie]]
|character9=
|character9=Conwell Keeler
|actor9=
|actor9=[[Giovanni Ribisi]]
|character10=
|character10=Grace Faraday
|actor10=
|actor10=[[Emma Stone]]
}}
}}
'''''Gangster Squad''''' is a 2013 crime drama inspired by the true story of the 'unauthorized' efforts of a special task force formed by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1949 to deal with an influx of organized crime occurring in the city.  The so-called "Gangster Squad" had an unusually wide latitude in their authority when dealing with mobsters, many times conducting themselves in manners outside of the law.  Originally scheduled for release in 2012, the film underwent reshoots due to some scenes bearing an uncomfortable resemblance to the Colorado movie theater shooting that occurred in July of that year.  The film was eventually released in January of 2013.
 
'''''Gangster Squad''''' is a 2013 crime drama inspired by the true story of the 'unauthorized' efforts of a special task force formed by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1949 to deal with an influx of organized crime occurring in the city.  The so-called "Gangster Squad" had an unusually wide latitude in their authority when dealing with mobsters, many times conducting themselves in manners outside of the law. The unit has been a constant source of fascination for both the movies and television and various fictional representations of the unit have been both the heavies and the good-guys (see ''[[Mulholland Falls]], [[L.A. Confidential]], [[Mob City]]'').  Originally scheduled for release in 2012, the film underwent reshoots due to some scenes bearing an uncomfortable resemblance to the Colorado movie theater shooting that occurred in July of that year.  The film, which was written by former LAPD detective Will Beall and directed by [[Ruben Fleischer]], was eventually released in January of 2013.


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==M1911A1==
==M1911A1==
Gangster Mickey Cohen ([[Sean Penn]]) wields an [[M1911A1]] throughout the film. Sergeant John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) also uses a M1911A1.
Mickey Cohen ([[Sean Penn]]) wields an [[M1911A1]] throughout the film. Sergeant John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) also uses a M1911A1.
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt Government Model (M1911A1) Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Government Model (M1911A1) Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-M1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangster Mickey Cohen ([[Sean Penn]]) wields an M1911A1.]]
[[File:GS-003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) fires his [[M1911A1]].]]
[[File:Gangstersquad-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant John O'Mara holds a M1911A1.]]
[[File:Gangstersquad-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant John O'Mara holds a M1911A1.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-M1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mickey Cohen ([[Sean Penn]]) wields an M1911A1.]]
==Walther P38==
One of Mickey Cohen's goons pulls a [[Walther P38]] on Sergeant John O'Mara at the beginning of the film.
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]]
[[File:GangstersquadWP38.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A gangster pulls a P38 on Sergeant O'Mara]]
==Walther PPK==
A [[Walther PPK]] with pearl grips is also used by Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]).  In some scenes, the pistol is a non gun.
[[File:AustinPowersPPKscreenused2.JPG‎|thumb|300px|none|One of the actual custom Walther PPK/S pistols used by [[Mike Myers]] on all three of the ''[[Austin Powers]]'' movies. - .380 ACP]]
[[File:GangsterSquad 225.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Walther PPK]] with pearl grips is also used by Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]). ]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-pistol-1.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Sgt. Wooters holds the pistol.  The pistol seen here is a non gun.]]


==Colt Detective Special==
==Colt Detective Special==
A nickel-plated [[Colt Detective Special]] is favored by Detective Rocky Washington ([[Anthony Mackie]]).
A nickel-plated [[Colt Detective Special]] is favored by Officer Rocky Washington ([[Anthony Mackie]]).
[[Image:NickelColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with nickel finish and pearl grips - .38 Special]]
[[File:ColtNickelDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with nickel finish and pearl grips - .38 Special]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-NickelColtDetSpeciala.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nickel-plated Colt Detective Special is favored by Detective Rocky Washington ([[Anthony Mackie]]).]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-NickelColtDetSpeciala.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officer Rocky Washington ([[Anthony Mackie]]) fires his [[Colt Detective Special]].]]


==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
Detective Navidad Ramirez ([[Michael Peña]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]].
Officer Navidad Ramirez ([[Michael Peña]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]].
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]]
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-S&WModel10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Navidad Ramirez ([[Michael Peña]]) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-S&WModel10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officer Navidad Ramirez ([[Michael Peña]]) fires Smith & Wesson Model 10.]]
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose==
Officer Conwell Keeler ([[Giovanni Ribisi]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose]].
[[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose - .38 Special]]
[[File:GS-002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officer Conwell Keeler ([[Giovanni Ribisi]]) draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose]].]]


==Colt Model 1903==
==Colt Model 1903==
Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) favors a [[Colt Model 1903]] (or 1908 but we cannot determine the caliber from the film).  His gun is a blued finish with ivory grips.
Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) favors a [[Colt Model 1903]] (or 1908 but we cannot determine the caliber from the film).  His gun is a blued finish with ivory grips.
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 ACP]]
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 ACP]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-Colt-Model-1903a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) favors a [[Colt Model 1903]].]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-Colt-Model-1903a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) favors a [[Colt Model 1903]].]]
[[File:GangsterS_114.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Wooters firing the Colt.]]
[[File:GangsterS_114.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Wooters firing the Colt.]]
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==Single Action Army==
==Single Action Army==
Old-timer Detective Max Kennard ([[Robert Patrick]]) keeps his handy [[Single Action Army]] as his preferred sidearm, which he often fires by fanning the hammer.
Old-timer Detective Max Kennard ([[Robert Patrick]]) keeps his handy [[Single Action Army]] as his preferred sidearm, which he often fires by fanning the hammer.
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt]]
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|330px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt]]
[[File:GS-001.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Detective Max Kennard ([[Robert Patrick]]) draws his Single Action Army .]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-SAAb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kennard quick-fires his Single Action Army by hitting the hammer repeatedly.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-SAAa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Max Kennard ([[Robert Patrick]]) holds his Single Action Army at the ready as the 'Gangster Squad' storms a Mob controlled building.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-SAAa.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Max Kennard ([[Robert Patrick]]) holds his Single Action Army at the ready as the 'Gangster Squad' storms a Mob controlled building.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-SAAb.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kennard quick-fires his Single Action Army by hitting the hammer repeatedly.]]


==Mauser C96==
==Mauser C96==
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==Winchester Model 12==
==Winchester Model 12==
Several times in the film we see a cut down [[Winchester Model 12]] shotgun.
A custom shortened [[Winchester Model 12]] shotgun is used throughout the film, notably by Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]).
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 Gauge]]
 
[[File:Winchester 1912 sawed off.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 1912 with sawed off barrel/stock - 12 Gauge.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-WInchesterModel12CutDownA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wooters is tossed the cutdown Winchester shotgun.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-WInchesterModel12CutDownA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wooters is tossed the cutdown Winchester shotgun.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-WincesterModel12CutDownA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is fired.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-WincesterModel12CutDownA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is fired.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad 223.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) holds the shotgun during a raid.]]


==Ithaca Model 37==
==Ithaca Model 37==
John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) carries a riot barrel length [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun in several scenes.  Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) also uses the shotgun to shoot a gangster.
John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) carries a riot barrel length [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun in several scenes.  Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) also uses the shotgun to shoot a gangster.
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-Ithaca37RiotA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) carries a riot barrel length Ithaca 37 shotgun.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-Ithaca37RiotA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) carries a riot barrel length Ithaca 37 shotgun.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-Ithaca37GoslingA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) does a one-handed pump of the Ithaca.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-Ithaca37GoslingA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Jerry Wooters ([[Ryan Gosling]]) does a one-handed pump of the Ithaca.]]
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[[File:GangsterSquad-M1928A1TopA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Top view of the Thompson.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-M1928A1TopA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Top view of the Thompson.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-ThompsonsStreetA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangsters armed with Thompsons.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-ThompsonsStreetA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangsters armed with Thompsons.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad 203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wrevock ([[Troy Garity]]) fires the [[M1928 Thompson]].]]
[[File:GangsterS 104.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wrevock ([[Troy Garity]]) dual-wields [[M1928 Thompson]]s during the Chinatown shootout.]]
[[File:GangsterS 104.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wrevock ([[Troy Garity]]) dual-wields [[M1928 Thompson]]s during the Chinatown shootout.]]


==Thompson M1921AC==
==Thompson M1921A==
Several times, in mass shooting scenes, we see what appears to be ribbed barrel Thompsons with no Cutts Compensators. These could be the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1921 Thompson|M1921AC Thompsons]] chronicled here before.
Several times, in mass shooting scenes, we see what appears to be ribbed barrel Thompsons with no Cutts Compensators. These could be the [[M1921A Thompson]]s chronicled here before.
[[File:Colt 1921A Thompson2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.]]
[[File:Colt 1921A Thompson2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Colt M1921A Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-ThompsonsMixCarA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangsters armed with Thompsons open fire in a drive-by shooting.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-ThompsonsMixCarA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangsters armed with Thompsons open fire in a drive-by shooting.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-ThompsonLineupTheater2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a deleted scene, gangsters emerge from a film screen armed with Thompsons.  This particular sequence underwent a reshoot due to its uncomfortable resemblance to the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado in 2012.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-ThompsonLineupTheater2a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a deleted scene, gangsters emerge from a film screen armed with Thompsons.  This particular sequence underwent a reshoot due to its uncomfortable resemblance to the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado in 2012.]]
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John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) uses a [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1 Thompson|M1 Thompson]] during the firefight at the hotel.  
John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) uses a [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1 Thompson|M1 Thompson]] during the firefight at the hotel.  
[[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-M1Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) fires a M1 Thompson while in the shootout at the hotel.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-M1Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John O'Mara ([[Josh Brolin]]) fires an M1 Thompson during the hotel shootout.]]


==MP40==
==MP40==
A mobster is seen holding a [[MP40]] when the Gangster Squad raids a bookmaking operation, and most of the goons at the final battle carry them as well.  
A mobster is seen holding a [[MP40]] when the Gangster Squad raids a bookmaking operation, and most of the goons at the final battle carry them as well.  
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mobster holds a MP40.]]
[[File:GangsterSquad-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A mobster is seen holding a [[MP40]] when the Gangster Squad raids a bookmaking operation.]]
[[File:GangsterS_126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:GangsterS_126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wrevock ([[Troy Garity]]) with an MP40.]]


==PPSh-41==
==PPSh-41==
Several of Mickey Cohen's muscle are armed with the [[PPSh-41_/_PPS-43#PPSh-41|PPSh-41]], fitted with 71-round drum magazines.
Several of Mickey Cohen's muscle are armed with the [[PPSh-41]], fitted with 71-round drum magazines.
[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
[[File:GangsterS_122.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:GangsterS_122.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:GangsterS_120.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Cohen's goons outside the hotel is armed with a [[Sten#Sten_Mk_II|Sten MK II]].]]
[[File:GangsterS_120.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Cohen's goons outside the hotel is armed with a [[Sten#Sten_Mk_II|Sten MK II]].]]


==M3 "Grease Gun"==
==M3A1 "Grease Gun"==
Mickey Cohen's men including his right hand man Karl Lennox ([[Holt McCallany]]) are seen using suppressed [[M3_/_M3A1_%22Grease_Gun%22|M3 "Grease Guns".]]
Mickey Cohen's men including his right hand man Karl Lockwood ([[Holt McCallany]]) are seen using suppressed [[M3_/_M3A1_%22Grease_Gun%22|M3A1 "Grease Guns".]]
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:Grease silenced .jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3A1 "Grease Gun" with an attached suppressor - .45 ACP]]
[[File:GangsterS_137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:GangsterS_137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karl Lennox ([[Holt McCallany]]) seen using a suppressed [[M3_/_M3A1_%22Grease_Gun%22|M3A1 "Grease Gun"]].]]


=Machine Guns=
=Machine Guns=
==Browning Automatic Rifle==
==M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle==
Karl Lennox ([[Holt McCallany]]) fires an early [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] during the shootout at the hotel.
Karl Lockwood ([[Holt McCallany]]) fires a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] during the shootout at the hotel.  The BAR seen appears to be an A2 model with the carry handle and bipod removed.
[[File:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]]
[[File:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle with carry handle removed]]
[[File:GangsterS 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karl Lennox ([[Holt McCallany]]) fires an early [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] during the shootout at the hotel.]]
[[File:GangsterS 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karl Lennox ([[Holt McCallany]]) fires a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] during the shootout at the hotel.]]
[[File:GangsterS 55.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karl uses the BAR.]]


==Lewis Gun==
==Lewis Gun==
One of Cohen's men fires a [[Lewis_Gun#Infantry|Lewis Gun]] at the Gangster Squad from atop the hotel.
One of Cohen's men fires a [[Lewis_Gun#Infantry|Lewis Gun]] at the Gangster Squad from atop the hotel.
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
[[File:GangsterS 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Cohen's men fires a [[Lewis_Gun#Infantry|Lewis Gun]] at the Gangster Squad from atop the hotel.]]
[[File:GangsterS 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Cohen's men fires a [[Lewis_Gun#Infantry|Lewis Gun]] at the Gangster Squad from atop the hotel.]]


=Grenades=
=Grenades=
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate==
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate==
Mickey Cohen's men throw [[Model_24_Stielhandgranate|Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] grenades at the Gangster Squad during the car chase.
Mickey Cohen's men throw [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] grenades at the Gangster Squad during the car chase.
[[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]]
[[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]]
[[File:GangsterS_135.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:GangsterS_135.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] on the floor.]]


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Gangster Squad
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Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by Ruben Fleischer
Release Date 2013
Language English
Studio Village Roadshow Pictures
Distributor Warner Bros.
Main Cast
Character Actor
John O'Mara Josh Brolin
Jerry Wooters Ryan Gosling
Mickey Cohen Sean Penn
Chief Bill Parker Nick Nolte
Karl Lockwood Holt McCallany
Navidad Ramirez Michael Peña
Max Kennard Robert Patrick
Coleman Harris Anthony Mackie
Conwell Keeler Giovanni Ribisi
Grace Faraday Emma Stone


Gangster Squad is a 2013 crime drama inspired by the true story of the 'unauthorized' efforts of a special task force formed by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1949 to deal with an influx of organized crime occurring in the city. The so-called "Gangster Squad" had an unusually wide latitude in their authority when dealing with mobsters, many times conducting themselves in manners outside of the law. The unit has been a constant source of fascination for both the movies and television and various fictional representations of the unit have been both the heavies and the good-guys (see Mulholland Falls, L.A. Confidential, Mob City). Originally scheduled for release in 2012, the film underwent reshoots due to some scenes bearing an uncomfortable resemblance to the Colorado movie theater shooting that occurred in July of that year. The film, which was written by former LAPD detective Will Beall and directed by Ruben Fleischer, was eventually released in January of 2013.


The following weapons were used in the film Gangster Squad:


Handguns

M1911A1

Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) wields an M1911A1 throughout the film. Sergeant John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) also uses a M1911A1.

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Colt Government Model (M1911A1) Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP
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Sergeant John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) fires his M1911A1.
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Sergeant John O'Mara holds a M1911A1.
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Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) wields an M1911A1.

Walther P38

One of Mickey Cohen's goons pulls a Walther P38 on Sergeant John O'Mara at the beginning of the film.

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Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm
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A gangster pulls a P38 on Sergeant O'Mara

Walther PPK

A Walther PPK with pearl grips is also used by Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling). In some scenes, the pistol is a non gun.

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One of the actual custom Walther PPK/S pistols used by Mike Myers on all three of the Austin Powers movies. - .380 ACP
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A Walther PPK with pearl grips is also used by Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling).
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Sgt. Wooters holds the pistol. The pistol seen here is a non gun.

Colt Detective Special

A nickel-plated Colt Detective Special is favored by Officer Rocky Washington (Anthony Mackie).

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Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with nickel finish and pearl grips - .38 Special
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Officer Rocky Washington (Anthony Mackie) fires his Colt Detective Special.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Officer Navidad Ramirez (Michael Peña) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
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Officer Navidad Ramirez (Michael Peña) fires Smith & Wesson Model 10.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose

Officer Conwell Keeler (Giovanni Ribisi) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose - .38 Special
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Officer Conwell Keeler (Giovanni Ribisi) draws his Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose.

Colt Model 1903

Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) favors a Colt Model 1903 (or 1908 but we cannot determine the caliber from the film). His gun is a blued finish with ivory grips.

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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 ACP
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Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) favors a Colt Model 1903.
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Closeup of Wooters firing the Colt.
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Wooters is seen second from the left.

Single Action Army

Old-timer Detective Max Kennard (Robert Patrick) keeps his handy Single Action Army as his preferred sidearm, which he often fires by fanning the hammer.

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Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt
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Detective Max Kennard (Robert Patrick) draws his Single Action Army .
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Kennard quick-fires his Single Action Army by hitting the hammer repeatedly.
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On the left, Max Kennard (Robert Patrick) holds his Single Action Army at the ready as the 'Gangster Squad' storms a Mob controlled building.

Mauser C96

Mickey Cohen's hitman Wrevock (Troy Garity) fires the Mauser C96 at the Gangster Squad during a shootout in Chinatown.

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Mauser C96 - 7.63x25mm
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Mickey Cohen's hitman Wrevock (Troy Garity) fires the Mauser C96 at the Gangster Squad during a shootout in Chinatown.

Shotguns

Winchester Model 12

A custom shortened Winchester Model 12 shotgun is used throughout the film, notably by Wooters (Ryan Gosling).

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Winchester Model 1912 with sawed off barrel/stock - 12 Gauge.
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Wooters is tossed the cutdown Winchester shotgun.
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The shotgun is fired.
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Wooters (Ryan Gosling) holds the shotgun during a raid.

Ithaca Model 37

John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) carries a riot barrel length Ithaca 37 shotgun in several scenes. Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) also uses the shotgun to shoot a gangster.

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Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
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John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) carries a riot barrel length Ithaca 37 shotgun.
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Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) does a one-handed pump of the Ithaca.
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John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) holds the Ithaca 37 shotgun

Submachine Guns

Thompson M1928

Most of the mobsters are seen firing a mix of Thompsons. Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) fires what appears to be an M1928A1 with a drum magazine several times in the film. At one point, Wrevock (Troy Garity) dual-wields Thompsons during a shootout in Chinatown.

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M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.
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Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) fires what appears to be an M1928A1 with a drum magazine.
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Top view of the Thompson.
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Gangsters armed with Thompsons.
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Wrevock (Troy Garity) fires the M1928 Thompson.
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Wrevock (Troy Garity) dual-wields M1928 Thompsons during the Chinatown shootout.

Thompson M1921A

Several times, in mass shooting scenes, we see what appears to be ribbed barrel Thompsons with no Cutts Compensators. These could be the M1921A Thompsons chronicled here before.

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Colt M1921A Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.
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Gangsters armed with Thompsons open fire in a drive-by shooting.
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In a deleted scene, gangsters emerge from a film screen armed with Thompsons. This particular sequence underwent a reshoot due to its uncomfortable resemblance to the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado in 2012.
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Firing the Thompsons from the deleted scene.

M1A1 Thompson

Due to the film's post-World War II setting (the events take place in 1949), former military M1A1 Thompsons are seen mixed in with the M1928-style submachine guns. Some of the M1A1 Thompsons have the straight foregrip (as they appeared in the Army) and some of them have the older style forward pistol grip reminiscent of the M1928.

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M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
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The M1A1 Thompson is reached for.
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On the right, the M1A1 Thompson is held by Detective Coleman Harris (Anthony Mackie).
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Wooters fires a M1A1 Thompson with one hand.

M1 Thompson

John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) uses a M1 Thompson during the firefight at the hotel.

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M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP
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John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) fires an M1 Thompson during the hotel shootout.

MP40

A mobster is seen holding a MP40 when the Gangster Squad raids a bookmaking operation, and most of the goons at the final battle carry them as well.

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MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm
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A mobster is seen holding a MP40 when the Gangster Squad raids a bookmaking operation.
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Wrevock (Troy Garity) with an MP40.

PPSh-41

Several of Mickey Cohen's muscle are armed with the PPSh-41, fitted with 71-round drum magazines.

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PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
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Sten MK II

One of Cohen's goons outside the hotel is armed with a Sten MK II.

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Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm
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One of Cohen's goons outside the hotel is armed with a Sten MK II.

M3A1 "Grease Gun"

Mickey Cohen's men including his right hand man Karl Lockwood (Holt McCallany) are seen using suppressed M3A1 "Grease Guns".

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M3A1 "Grease Gun" with an attached suppressor - .45 ACP
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Karl Lennox (Holt McCallany) seen using a suppressed M3A1 "Grease Gun".

Machine Guns

M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle

Karl Lockwood (Holt McCallany) fires a Browning Automatic Rifle during the shootout at the hotel. The BAR seen appears to be an A2 model with the carry handle and bipod removed.

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M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle with carry handle removed
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Karl Lennox (Holt McCallany) fires a Browning Automatic Rifle during the shootout at the hotel.
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Karl uses the BAR.

Lewis Gun

One of Cohen's men fires a Lewis Gun at the Gangster Squad from atop the hotel.

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Lewis Gun - .303 British
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One of Cohen's men fires a Lewis Gun at the Gangster Squad from atop the hotel.

Grenades

Model 24 Stielhandgranate

Mickey Cohen's men throw Model 24 Stielhandgranate grenades at the Gangster Squad during the car chase.

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Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade
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Model 24 Stielhandgranate on the floor.