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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = The Jackpot! (La Totale!) | |name = The Jackpot! (La Totale!) | ||
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|caption = ''Original French Poster'' | |caption = ''Original French Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | |country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | ||
|director = Claude Zidi | |director = [[Claude Zidi]] | ||
|date= 1991 | |date= 1991 | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
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= Revolvers = | = Revolvers = | ||
== | == Manurhin MR-73 == | ||
During the kidnapping of Hélène Voisin a [[Manurhin MR-73]] revolver is used by Albert Grelleau ([[Eddy Mitchell]]). | During the kidnapping of Hélène Voisin a [[Manurhin MR-73]] revolver is used by Albert Grelleau ([[Eddy Mitchell]]). | ||
[[Image:MR-73.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie with three inch barrel, rubber grips and adjustable sights - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:MR-73.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie with three inch barrel, rubber grips and adjustable sights - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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A [[Walther PPK]] is seen in Simon's suitcase. | A [[Walther PPK]] is seen in Simon's suitcase. | ||
[[Image:Waltherppk32acp.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 7.65 mm Browning aka .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Waltherppk32acp.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 7.65 mm Browning aka .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-PPK-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Walther PPK is seen in the suitcase together with an Aitor Jungle King II | [[File:La Totale-PPK-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Walther PPK is seen in the suitcase together with an Aitor Jungle King II survival knife and various electronic devices.]] | ||
== Beretta 93R == | == Beretta 93R == | ||
During the kidnapping of Hélène Voisin and later two Sarkis' henchmen are armed with [[Beretta 93R]] pistols. | During the kidnapping of Hélène Voisin and later two Sarkis' henchmen are armed with [[Beretta 93R]] pistols. | ||
[[Image:Beretta M93.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 93R with wooden grips - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta M93.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 93R with wooden grips - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Beretta93-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The henchmen enter the apartments.]] | [[File:La Totale-Beretta93-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The henchmen enter the apartments ([[Guy Di Rigo]] as the one with grey hair and Jacky Chalard as his partner).]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Beretta93-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the pistols.]] | [[File:La Totale-Beretta93-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the pistols.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Beretta93-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Beretta 93R is seen behind [[Mini Uzi]] in the night scene.]] | [[File:La Totale-Beretta93-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Beretta 93R is seen behind [[Mini Uzi]] in the night scene.]] | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Mini Uzi == | == Mini Uzi == | ||
[[Mini Uzi]] | [[Mini Uzi]]s are widely used by various characters, including François Voisin ([[Thierry Lhermitte]]). | ||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|300px|IMI Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|300px|IMI Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Mini Uzi (on top) and two [[Micro Uzi]] are seen in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Mini Uzi (on top) and two [[Micro Uzi]]s are seen in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman aims his Mini Uzi at François Voisin in the opening scene.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman ([[Jean-Pierre Brulois]]) aims his Mini Uzi at François Voisin in the opening scene.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another henchman ([[Pascal Riccieri]]) with Mini Uzi in the opening scene.]] | |||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman holds a Mini Uzi in the night scene.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman holds a Mini Uzi in the night scene.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|François Voisin holds a Mini Uzi, taken from a Sarkis' henchman.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|François Voisin holds a Mini Uzi, taken from a Sarkis' henchman.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi- | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman is shot while firing his own Mini Uzi.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An operative aims his Mini Uzi at Simon in the final scene.]] | |||
=== Mini Uzi with fixed pastic stock === | |||
One of the Mini Uzis, seen in the film, is fitted with a fixed plastic buttstock. It is seen in hands of Sarkis ([[Jean Benguigui]]), than taken from him by François Voisin ([[Thierry Lhermitte]]) and handed to Hélène Voisin ([[Miou-Miou]]). While firing, Hélène drops the gun, and it falls down, firing widely and scoring several hits. This scene was repeated in ''[[True Lies]]'', using a [[MAC-10]]. The plastic stock is supposed to be a cover for a device that makes the submachine gun fire while falling down. | |||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sarkis holds his Minu Uzi.]] | |||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hélène takes Sarkis' Mini Uzi.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hélène takes Sarkis' Mini Uzi.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|François checks the gun and gives it back to Hélène.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|François checks the gun and gives it back to Hélène. A good view of the plastic stock.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hélène fires, eyes closed. Then she drops the gun...]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hélène fires, eyes closed. Then she drops the gun...]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...and it falls down, firing widely...]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...and it falls down, firing widely...]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...and scoring several hits | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...and scoring several hits.]] | ||
== Micro Uzi == | == Micro Uzi == | ||
[[Micro Uzi]] | [[Micro Uzi]]s are used by secret service operatives. | ||
[[Image:MicroUziPistolStock.jpg|thumb|none|300px|IMI Micro Uzi with folding stock - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MicroUziPistolStock.jpg|thumb|none|300px|IMI Micro Uzi with folding stock - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Mini Uzi]] (on top) and two Micro | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Mini Uzi]] (on top) and two Micro Uzis are seen in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau.]] | ||
[[File:La Totale-Uzi-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Albert Grelleau ([[Eddy Mitchell]]) holds a Micro Uzi in the opening scene.]] | [[File:La Totale-Uzi-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Albert Grelleau ([[Eddy Mitchell]]) holds a Micro Uzi in the opening scene.]] | ||
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[[File:La Totale-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view of the shotgun.]] | [[File:La Totale-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close view of the shotgun.]] | ||
= | = Rifles = | ||
== M16 == | == M16 == | ||
Two M16 (supposedly [[M16A1]]s) are seen in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau. | Two M16 (supposedly [[M16A1]]s) are seen in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau. | ||
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= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
== Guns on Poster == | == Guns on Poster == | ||
The most widespread poster shows the four main characters holding various guns: François Voisin with sniper [[Galil 7.62 ARM]] and [[Desert Eagle]]; Hélène Voisin with [[Beretta 92FS]]-style pistol; Albert Grelleau with [[Mossberg 500]] and Simon with a revolver and | The most widespread poster shows the four main characters holding various guns: François Voisin with sniper [[Galil 7.62 ARM]] and [[Desert Eagle]]; Hélène Voisin with [[Beretta 92FS]]-style pistol; Albert Grelleau with [[Mossberg 500]] and Simon with a revolver and a suppressed [[Sterling SMG|Sterling L34A1]] with Imatronic LS45 Laser. | ||
[[File:La Totale Poster.jpg|thumb|none|420px|From left to right: Simon, Albert, Hélène and François.]] | [[File:La Totale Poster.jpg|thumb|none|420px|From left to right: Simon, Albert, Hélène and François.]] | ||
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The Jackpot! (original title La Totale!) is a 1991 French action comedy movie directed by Claude Zidi. François Voisin (Thierry Lhermitte) is a super agent of a secret service but his family is convinced that he is a humble employee in telecommunication company. Suddenly François finds out that his wife Hélène (Miou-Miou), bored with monotonous life, meets a mysterious man who poses himself as a secret agent...
In 1994 the film was remade as True Lies. The remake is a much more known movie than the original one.
The following weapons were used in the film The Jackpot! (La Totale!):
Revolvers
Manurhin MR-73
During the kidnapping of Hélène Voisin a Manurhin MR-73 revolver is used by Albert Grelleau (Eddy Mitchell).
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A snub nose revolver is seen in hands of Hélène Voisin (Miou-Miou) in the final scene. It isn't seen very clear but looks most likely a Smith & Wesson Model 36.
Pistols
Smith & Wesson 6906
François Voisin's (Thierry Lhermitte) personal sidearm is a compact pistol that appears to be a Smith & Wesson 6906.
Desert Eagle
In the scene in Simon's caravan François Voisin's (Thierry Lhermitte), Albert Grelleau (Eddy Mitchell) and several operatives are armed with Desert Eagle pistols (supposedly Mark I).
Walther PPK
A Walther PPK is seen in Simon's suitcase.
Beretta 93R
During the kidnapping of Hélène Voisin and later two Sarkis' henchmen are armed with Beretta 93R pistols.
Beretta 92FS
In the final scene one of the operatives is armed with a Beretta 92FS (or its French version PAMAS G1).
Unidentified Beretta Pistol
A pistol with typical Beretta features is seen among other firearms in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau. It can be some version of Beretta 92 or Beretta 81/84/85.
Submachine Guns
Mini Uzi
Mini Uzis are widely used by various characters, including François Voisin (Thierry Lhermitte).
Mini Uzi with fixed pastic stock
One of the Mini Uzis, seen in the film, is fitted with a fixed plastic buttstock. It is seen in hands of Sarkis (Jean Benguigui), than taken from him by François Voisin (Thierry Lhermitte) and handed to Hélène Voisin (Miou-Miou). While firing, Hélène drops the gun, and it falls down, firing widely and scoring several hits. This scene was repeated in True Lies, using a MAC-10. The plastic stock is supposed to be a cover for a device that makes the submachine gun fire while falling down.
Micro Uzi
Micro Uzis are used by secret service operatives.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500
Mossberg 500 pump action shotguns are seen in hands of secret service operatives in several scenes.
Rifles
M16
Two M16 (supposedly M16A1s) are seen in the van used as a base of operations by François Voisin and Albert Grelleau.
Galil 7.62 ARM
In the final scene one of the operatives is armed with a Galil 7.62 ARM with sniper scope.
Other Weapons
M67 Hand Grenade
An M67 hand grenade is used by Sarkis' henchmen in one scene.
Trivia
Guns on Poster
The most widespread poster shows the four main characters holding various guns: François Voisin with sniper Galil 7.62 ARM and Desert Eagle; Hélène Voisin with Beretta 92FS-style pistol; Albert Grelleau with Mossberg 500 and Simon with a revolver and a suppressed Sterling L34A1 with Imatronic LS45 Laser.