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Equalizer 2000

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Directed by	Cirio H. Santiago
Release Date	1987
Studio	Premiere Productions

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Slade	Richard Norton
Karen	Corinne Wahl
Deke	Robert Patrick
Lawton	William Steis
Hayward	Frederick Bailey
Dixon	Rex Cutter
Fletcher	Warren McLean
Firewall	Ramon D'Salva

Equalizer 2000 (AKA Defender 2000) is a 1987 action movie directed by Cirio H. Santiago. In a post-nuclear Alaska, which has been turned in a hot desert, a Nazi-style group called "The Ownership" contends for rule over the territory. Disparate groups of rebels try to oppose The Ownership with little success until Slade (Richard Norton) creates a super-power weapon that he calls "Equalizer". The film was made during the height of the popularity of the Mad Max films, and Robert Patrick makes his first screen appearance in this movie.

The following weapons were used in the film Equalizer 2000:

"Equalizer"

The titular weapon of the movie, "Equalizer" (it is called "Equalizer", not "Equalizer 2000" in the movie) is based on a Colt Model 653 carbine (most likely Colt/Elisco Tools Model 653P, Philippine license-manufactured version), fitted with an M203 grenade launcher, a pair of overhead shotgun barrels and a pair of bottom mounted missile launchers. The launchers doesn't produce muzzle flash when firing, and the hissing sound is akin to a compressed air blast. The basic version of this weapon is made by Dixon's rebels, then it is improved by Slade (Richard Norton) who uses the weapon with devastating effect. During the following events "Equalizer" falls in hands of Deke (Robert Patrick), then of Lawton (William Steis), and in the final confrontation it is hold by Lawton's second-in-command Hayward (Frederick Bailey) until Slade reclaims the "Equalizer".

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+{{Infobox Movie
+|name = Equalizer 2000
+|picture = Equalizer 2000 Poster.jpg
+|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster''
+|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA<BR>[[Image:PHL.jpg|25px]] Philippines
+|director =[[Cirio H. Santiago]]
+|date= 1987
+|language =
+|studio=Premiere Productions
+|distributor=
+|character1=Slade
+|actor1=[[Richard Norton]]
+|character2=Karen
+|actor2=[[Corinne Wahl]]
+|character3=Deke
+|actor3=[[Robert Patrick]]
+|character4=Lawton
+|actor4=[[William Steis]]
+|character5=Hayward
+|actor5=[[Frederick Bailey]]
+|character6=Dixon
+|actor6=[[Rex Cutter]]
+|character7=Fletcher
+|actor7=[[Warren McLean]]
+|character8=Firewall
+|actor8=[[Ramon D'Salva]]
+}}
-In a bleak, postnuclear future world, warring factions struggle to claim the Equalizer 2000, the one weapon powerful enough to guarantee survival.
+'''Equalizer 2000''' (AKA ''Defender 2000'') is a 1987 action movie directed by [[Cirio H. Santiago]]. In a post-nuclear Alaska, which has been turned in a hot desert, a Nazi-style group called "The Ownership" contends for rule over the territory. Disparate groups of rebels try to oppose The Ownership with little success until Slade ([[Richard Norton]]) creates a super-power weapon that he calls "Equalizer".  The film was made during the height of the popularity of the ''[[Mad Max]]'' films, and [[Robert Patrick]] makes his first screen appearance in this movie.
-[http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=M5i55q3Qqz0 1986 Trailer]
+{{Film Title}}
-'''The weapons seen in '''Equalizer 2000''' are:'''
+__TOC__<br clear="all">
-== Firearms ==
-=== Modified Colt XM177 Commando ===
+= "Equalizer" =
+The titular weapon of the movie, "Equalizer" (it is called "Equalizer", not "Equalizer 2000" in the movie) is based on a [[Colt Model 653]] carbine (most likely Colt/Elisco Tools Model 653P, Philippine license-manufactured version), fitted with an [[M203 grenade launcher]], a pair of overhead shotgun barrels and a pair of bottom mounted missile launchers. The launchers doesn't produce muzzle flash when firing, and the hissing sound is akin to a compressed air blast. The basic version of this weapon is made by Dixon's rebels, then it is improved by Slade ([[Richard Norton]]) who uses the weapon with devastating effect. During the following events "Equalizer" falls in hands of Deke ([[Robert Patrick]]), then of Lawton ([[William Steis]]), and in the final confrontation it is hold by Lawton's second-in-command Hayward ([[Frederick Bailey]]) until Slade reclaims the "Equalizer".
+[[File:ColtM653Carbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Model 653 "M16A1 Carbine" - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade fires the shotgun barrel.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The missile is fired from the bottom barrel.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|General view of the barrels.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade holds his weapon.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade fires the "Equalizer" at pursuing Lawton's troops.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M203 is seen firing.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deke holds the "Equalizer".]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The buttstock is seen when Lawton raises the weapon.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lawton repels the attack of rebels.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Equalizer-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade destroys the "Equalizer" after the victory. The receiver of the base Colt carbine can be seen here.]]
-The main weapon in the movie is a [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt XM177]] with [[M203 grenade launcher]] mock-up surrounded by two overhead 12 gauge shotgun barrels and two Sterling SMG barrels mounted on the sides. However the weapon is wanted by 'The Ownership' Gang throughout the movie. It can be seen [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uz08uGr7BvA here].
+= Handguns =
-[[Image:Equalizer2000 gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Close up shot of the "Equalizer 2000".]]
+== Colt Trooper Mk III ==
-[[Image:ColtM177E2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|'''XM-177E2 Carbine''' aka Colt Model 629 aka - 5.56x45mm.  This was the last variant of the XM177 rifle used in the Vietnam War.]]
+During the opening battle Slade ([[Richard Norton]]) uses the [[Colt Trooper Mk III]] with 6" barrel. Same or similar revolver is used by Dixon ([[Rex Cutter]]). Deke's ([[Robert Patrick]]) personal handgun is Trooper with 4" barrel. Hayward ([[Frederick Bailey]]) uses the Trooper with 4" barrel during the attack on rebels instead of previously seen [[Equalizer_2000#Squires_Bingham_Thunder_Chief_(Replica)|revolver]].
+[[Image:ColtTrooperMKIII.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Trooper Mark III with 6" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade appears on the battlefield with his revolver in hand.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade fires.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Slade's revolver.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dixon holds the revolver.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dixon in action.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dixon reloads the revolver.]]
+[[File:LawmanMkIIIGoodPic.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mk Trooper with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hayward holds the revolver.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Revolver-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deke fires.]]
-=== M16A1 ===
+== Single Action Army "Cavalry" Model ==
-[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 Assault Rifle]]
+[[Single Action Army|Single Action Army "Cavalry" Model]] revolvers are used by Karen ([[Corinne Wahl]]) and Lawton ([[William Steis]]). Some rebels officers also carry SAA revolvers.
-M16A1's are used by just about every faction in the film except for the Mountain People. Some of them are seen with shells on to make them look more futureistic.
+[[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army  with 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model - .45 Long Colt]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-SAA-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karen draws her revolver during the confrontation with Deke's gang.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-SAA-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same scene.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-SAA-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lawton with his SAA in hand.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-SAA-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebels officer at the right carries the SAA revolver with ivory grips in holster.]]
-=== Smith & Wesson M29 ===
+== Squires Bingham Thunder Chief (Replica) ==
-Used as a sidearm by Slade and Deke(sp?)
+Hayward ([[Frederick Bailey]]) holds the revolver with 4" barrel during the confrontation between Lawton's troops and Deke's gang. It resembles [[Colt Diamondback]] but has a different shape of front sight and vent rib. The revolver is most likely Squires Bingham Thunder Chief, predecessor of Armscor M210. This, however, is somewhat different from the real one, in particular with a different sights (the rear one is not only fixed, but does not even have a cutout for aiming), and, most likely, it is a non-firing replica specially made for cinema. Additional screenshots can be seen on the [[Talk:Equalizer 2000|talk page]].
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-ColtPython-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hayward draws the revolver.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-ColtPython-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He threatens Deke. Note the large front sight.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-ColtPython-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Hayward's revolver.]]
-=== Colt M1911 ===
+== M1911A1 ==
-a [[M1911 pistol series|Colt 1911]] Seen in the hads of a rebel.
+Fletcher ([[Warren McLean]]), the leader of rebels unit, uses the [[M1911A1]] during the shootout in the opening scene. Deke's henchman Alamo ([[Henry Strzalkowski]]) also carries the 1911.
+[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher fires his pistol.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alamo has the 1911 in holster.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alamo's pistol is destroyed by the bullet.]]
-[[Image:M1911vs.M1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911 to M1911A1 comparison pictures.]]
+= Submachine Guns =
+== Thompson M1A1 ==
+Some rebels of Fletcher's and Dixon's groups carry [[Thompson M1A1]] SMGs.
+[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel with Thompson in action.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebel with Thompson in action.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in Dixon's camp (at the left) holds the Thompson. This SMG seems to lack the handguard.]]
-=== M1 Thompson Submachinegun ===
+== M3A1 Grease Gun ==
-A  [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|Thompson M1A1]] is seen in the hands of a rebel.
+One of Dixon's men holds [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] SMG.
+[[Image:Grease3 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3A1 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man at the background holds the "Grease Gun".]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the scene.]]
-[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson .45 ACP as used by the U.S. military in World War 2]]
+= Rifles =
+== M1 Garand ==
+Dixon's assistant (uncredited) and some other rebels are armed with [[M1 Garand]] rifles.
+[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dixon's assistant holds his Garand.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same man with the Garand at the right.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel carries his Garand on sling.]]
-=== M3 Greasegun ===
+== M1 Carbine ==
-A [[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"|M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] is seen in the hands of a Rebel Guarding Slade.
+Some rebels are armed with [[M1 Carbine]]s. Denah ([[Bobby Greenwood]]), the woman on Exchange Point, holds the M1 Carbine in one scene.
+[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]]
-[[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M3A1 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M1Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of M1 Carbine is seen during the battle.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Denah holds the M1 Carbine with 30-round magazine.]]
-=== M1 Bazooka ===
+== Bolt Action Rifle ==
-The [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M1A1 "Bazooka"]] is used by all the factions as artillery.
+Some rebels carry bolt action hunting rifles. [[Winchester Model 70]] is a possible though not necessary guess.
+[[Image:458WinMag DHarry.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|For comparison: Winchester Model 70 - .458 Winchester Magnum]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A man at the left runs with a rifle.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He is wounded and drops his gun.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel in center holds similar rifle.]]
-[[Image:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1A1 "Bazooka" 60mm with rockets]]
+== Unidentified long gun ==
+In the final battle one of the rebels is armed with unidentified long gun. It has pistol grip and possibly the bolt handle.
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man in center fires his gun from below the stone. What appear to be the bolt handle can be seen.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Unknown-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same man leaves his position. The pistol grip can be seen.]]
-=== Unknown Mortar ===
+= Assault Rifles =
-'The Ownership' is seen with the baseplates to a couple of Unknown Mortars.
+== M16A1 ==
+Both rebels and Lawton's soldiers use [[M16A1]] assault rifles. Many of them are dressed up as futuristic weapons.
+[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels with standard and dressed-up M16s in the opening battle.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lawton's soldier in center holds the M16.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dixon's men fire their M16s during the attack on their camp.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alamo ([[Henry Strzalkowski]]) fires the M16.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels with M16s in action.]]
-=== Colt Single Action Army ===
+=== M16A1 in Futuristic Dress-Up ===
-Used by several characters as a sidearm.
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Dressed-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lawton's soldiers with dressed-up M16s.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Dressed-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colonel (uncredited) holds the dressed-up M16.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Dressed-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the gun.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels with standard and dressed-up M16s in the opening battle.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Dressed-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade ([[Richard Norton]]) fires the dressed-up M16 in the opening battle.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dixon's man at the left holds the dressed-up M16.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Dressed-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel in center holds the futuristic weapon. The additional foregrip can be seen.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Dressed-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A trio of Ownership soldiers fire at Mountain Men.]]
-=== Unknown Flamethrowers ===
+== Colt Model 653 ==
-The main Villan has a small flamethrower in his vehicle and several larger models are seen guarding the headquarters of 'The Ownership'.
+[[Colt Model 653]] carbines (most likely Colt/Elisco Tools Model 653P, Philippine license-manufactured version) are used by Karen ([[Corinne Wahl]]), Slade ([[Richard Norton]]) and Fletcher ([[Warren McLean]]) in several scenes.
+[[File:ColtM653Carbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Model 653 "M16A1 Carbine" - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher leads his soldiers with the carbine in hands.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karen fires the carbine during the attack on Dixon's camp.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karen holds the carbine in the night scene. The receiver can be seen.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-M16-Carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade with the carbine.]]
-=== Unknown Rifle ===
+= Other Weapons =
-the man with a pinkish shirt is seen with an unknown rifle.
+== M9A1-7 Flamethrower ==
+The [[M9 Flamethrower|M9A1-7 Flamethrower]] is mounted on Lawton's ([[William Steis]]) car.
+[[File:M9A1-7 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M9A1-7 Flamethrower]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Flamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lawton sets fire on one of his men who failed the mission.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Flamethrower-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The wand and grip of the flamethrower can be seen at the left.]]
-=== M1 Carbine ===
+== Custom Flamethrower ==
-the Post Exchange lady is seen with what looks to be an M1 carbine.
+Flamethrowers on fixed mountings are part of the defence of The Ownership fortress.
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Flamethrower-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers fire at advancing rebels.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Flamethrower-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the flamethrower.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Flamethrower-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slade ([[Richard Norton]]) fires the captured weapon.]]
-=Trivia Section=
+== Fake Rocket Launcher ==
-* This movie is the first screen performance for [[Robert Patrick]].
+Both Lawton's soldiers and rebels use various rocket launchers. They appear to be mockups, using pyrotechnical charges for muzzle smoke. The weapons differ in shape; at least three various props are used, including the tripple-barreled one.
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lawton's soldiers with launchers.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The launcher produces heavy smoke but no muzzle flash.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close views of two different props.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel at the right holds the fake launcher.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-FakeLauncher-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel at the left holds the tripple-barreled launcher during the final battle.]]
-=External Links=
+== M2 Mortar ==
-* [http://www.youtube.com/user/TheEqualizer2000 Full Movie on YouTube]
+In several scenes Lawton's soldiers use two [[M2 Mortar]]s.
+[[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]]
-* http://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=3771
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Mortar-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Mortar-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers unload mortars from the jeep and carry them on positions.]]
-* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091012/ IMDB Title]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Mortar-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading.]]
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Mortar-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fire!]]
-* http://www.madmaxmovies.com/films/Imitations/imitations.html
+[[File:Equalizer 2000-Mortar-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of M49A2 High Explosive mortar shell.]]
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+[[Category:Post Apocalyptic]]
+[[Category:Philippine Produced]]
+[[Category:Cirio H. Santiago]]

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"Equalizer"

Handguns

Colt Trooper Mk III

Single Action Army "Cavalry" Model

Squires Bingham Thunder Chief (Replica)

M1911A1

Submachine Guns

Thompson M1A1

M3A1 Grease Gun

Rifles

M1 Garand

M1 Carbine

Bolt Action Rifle

Unidentified long gun

Assault Rifles

M16A1

M16A1 in Futuristic Dress-Up

Colt Model 653

Other Weapons

M9A1-7 Flamethrower

Custom Flamethrower

Fake Rocket Launcher

M2 Mortar

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