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[[File:HalfAChance Cover.jpg|thumb|300px | [[File:HalfAChance Cover.jpg|thumb|300px''Half a Chance'' (1998)]] | ||
'''Half a Chance''' (French: ''Une chance sur deux'') is a French 1998 action comedy movie starring [[Jean-Paul Belmondo]], [[Alain Delon]] and [[Vanessa Paradis]]. | '''Half a Chance''' (French: ''Une chance sur deux'') is a French 1998 action comedy movie starring [[Jean-Paul Belmondo]], [[Alain Delon]] and [[Vanessa Paradis]]. | ||
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'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Half a Chance'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Half a Chance'':''' | ||
== Makarov PM == | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
==Handguns== | |||
=== Makarov PM === | |||
The Trenchcoat Assassin ([[Aleksandr Yakovlev]]) uses a [[Makarov PM]] pistol when he shoots one of Sharkov's henchmen. | The Trenchcoat Assassin ([[Aleksandr Yakovlev]]) uses a [[Makarov PM]] pistol when he shoots one of Sharkov's henchmen. | ||
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | [[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
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[[File:HalfAChance MakarovPM 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:HalfAChance MakarovPM 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
== Beretta 92FS Inox == | === Beretta 92FS Inox === | ||
A [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] is the weapon of choice of Julien ([[Alain Delon]]). In the climax of the movie, Julien also fires it Akimbo-style. | A [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] is the weapon of choice of Julien ([[Alain Delon]]). In the climax of the movie, Julien also fires it Akimbo-style. | ||
[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS INOX - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS INOX - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Beretta92.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Julien with his Beretta 92FS Inox.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Beretta92.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Julien with his Beretta 92FS Inox.]] | ||
== Beretta 93R == | === Beretta 93R === | ||
Léo ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) uses a [[Beretta 93R]] throughout the movie. | Léo ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]) uses a [[Beretta 93R]] throughout the movie. | ||
[[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 93R - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 93R - 9x19mm]] | ||
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[[File:HalfAChance Beretta93R 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup on Léo's 93R.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Beretta93R 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup on Léo's 93R.]] | ||
== Mauser C96 == | === Mauser C96 === | ||
Léo's has a richly decorated [[Mauser C96]] pistol in his arsenal. | Léo's has a richly decorated [[Mauser C96]] pistol in his arsenal. | ||
[[Image:M712.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser C96 in silver finish - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | [[Image:M712.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser C96 in silver finish - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Léo holds the C96, while Julien picks up the Thompson.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Léo holds the C96, while Julien picks up the Thompson.]] | ||
== CZ 100 == | === CZ 100 === | ||
The Trenchcoat Killer uses a [[CZ 100]] when he runs into Léo, Julien and Alice's trap. | The Trenchcoat Killer uses a [[CZ 100]] when he runs into Léo, Julien and Alice's trap. | ||
[[Image:CZ100.jpg|thumb|none|400px| CZ 100 pistol - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:CZ100.jpg|thumb|none|400px| CZ 100 pistol - 9x19mm]] | ||
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[[File:HalfAChance Pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol lying beside the Trenchcoat Killer.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol lying beside the Trenchcoat Killer.]] | ||
== Unidentified Revolver == | === Unidentified Revolver === | ||
When Léo and Julien find the of Léo's guard shot, an unidentified revolver is seen lying next to him. | When Léo and Julien find the of Léo's guard shot, an unidentified revolver is seen lying next to him. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The dead guard with his revolver.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The dead guard with his revolver.]] | ||
== Ruger SP101 == | === Ruger SP101 === | ||
Alice ([[Vanessa Paradis]]) receives "training" from Léo with a [[Ruger SP101]] revolver. | Alice ([[Vanessa Paradis]]) receives "training" from Léo with a [[Ruger SP101]] revolver. | ||
[[Image:RugerSP101.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ruger SP101 - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:RugerSP101.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ruger SP101 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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[[File:HalfAChance Revolver2 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Alice takes cover with the SP101.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver2 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Alice takes cover with the SP101.]] | ||
== Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie == | === Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie === | ||
Police investigator Carella (Eric Defosse) has a [[Manurhin MR-73|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie]] as a sidearm. | Police investigator Carella (Eric Defosse) has a [[Manurhin MR-73|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie]] as a sidearm. | ||
[[Image:Manurhin mr-73.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie with 2.5 inch barrel - .357 Magnum.]] | [[Image:Manurhin mr-73.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie with 2.5 inch barrel - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Carella being threatened with his own MR-73.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Carella being threatened with his own MR-73.]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | |||
==Submachine Guns== | |||
=== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 === | |||
A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the Motorcycle Assassins in the beginning of the movie. | A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the Motorcycle Assassins in the beginning of the movie. | ||
[[Image:HK MP5.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:HK MP5.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm]] | ||
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[[File:HalfAChance MP5 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the killers with his MP5A3. Note the early style straight magazine.]] | [[File:HalfAChance MP5 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the killers with his MP5A3. Note the early style straight magazine.]] | ||
== Mini Uzi == | === Mini Uzi === | ||
Besides the MP5, the Motorcycle Assassins also use at least one [[Uzi#Mini Uzi|IMI Mini Uzi]] during the attack on the deal between Sharkov and Colombian drug dealer Angel Vargas (Luis Jaime-Cortez). | Besides the MP5, the Motorcycle Assassins also use at least one [[Uzi#Mini Uzi|IMI Mini Uzi]] during the attack on the deal between Sharkov and Colombian drug dealer Angel Vargas (Luis Jaime-Cortez). | ||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance MiniUzi.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Mini Uzi being fired during the attack.]] | [[File:HalfAChance MiniUzi.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Mini Uzi being fired during the attack.]] | ||
== Thompson M1928 == | === Thompson M1928 === | ||
A [[Thompson M1928]] submachine gun with a drum magazine is picked up by Julien in Léo's weapon chamber. | A [[Thompson M1928]] submachine gun with a drum magazine is picked up by Julien in Léo's weapon chamber. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Léo holds the C96, while Julien picks up the Thompson]] | [[File:HalfAChance Thompson Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Léo holds the C96, while Julien picks up the Thompson]] | ||
== Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion == | === Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion === | ||
A Czech [[Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion]] SMG is used by Anatoli Sharkov ([[Valeri Gatayev]]) throughout the movie, first appearing in the garage assassination and later during the final gunfight, where he fires it pointlessly at the helicopter. | A Czech [[Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion]] SMG is used by Anatoli Sharkov ([[Valeri Gatayev]]) throughout the movie, first appearing in the garage assassination and later during the final gunfight, where he fires it pointlessly at the helicopter. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Skorpion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sharkov with the Skorpion]] | [[File:HalfAChance Skorpion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sharkov with the Skorpion]] | ||
== AK-74 variants == | |||
==Assault Rifles== | |||
=== AK-74 variants === | |||
Several variants of the [[AK-74]] assault rifle can be seen throughout the movie, but onfortunately we never get a clear shot of the whole weapon. However, it appears that no full-stock weapons have been used, reducing the possibilites to the AKS-74 series. A further shot shows the short barrel and the distinctive muzzle of the [[AKS-74U]] carbine version. | Several variants of the [[AK-74]] assault rifle can be seen throughout the movie, but onfortunately we never get a clear shot of the whole weapon. However, it appears that no full-stock weapons have been used, reducing the possibilites to the AKS-74 series. A further shot shows the short barrel and the distinctive muzzle of the [[AKS-74U]] carbine version. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance AK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|One of the thugs in the background holding an AK-74]] | [[File:HalfAChance AK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|One of the thugs in the background holding an AK-74]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance AK 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The short barrel and the muzzle of the AKS-74U]] | [[File:HalfAChance AK 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The short barrel and the muzzle of the AKS-74U]] | ||
== SIG SG 543 == | === SIG SG 543 === | ||
The henchmen of Sharkov use several [[SIG SG 540|SIG SG 543]] carbines with folding stocks during the final shootout. | The henchmen of Sharkov use several [[SIG SG 540|SIG SG 543]] carbines with folding stocks during the final shootout. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The rear gunman holds a SG 543 carbine. Note the stock and the short barrel.]] | [[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The rear gunman holds a SG 543 carbine. Note the stock and the short barrel.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A close-up on the SG 543 gunman.]] | [[File:HalfAChance SG544.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A close-up on the SG 543 gunman.]] | ||
== SIG SG 540 == | === SIG SG 540 === | ||
Beside the more prominent SG 543, few shots before also a long-barreled [[SIG SG 540|SIG SG 540]] assault rifle can be seen. It should be noted that this weapon also has a folding stock. | Beside the more prominent SG 543, few shots before also a long-barreled [[SIG SG 540|SIG SG 540]] assault rifle can be seen. It should be noted that this weapon also has a folding stock. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG540.jpg|thumb|none|400px|As the defense is being organized, one man behind him holds a SG 540. Note the long barrel and the stock. The subtitle reads "Dispose at the positions. Shoot! They shall not approach the house! Fire!"]] | [[File:HalfAChance SG540.jpg|thumb|none|400px|As the defense is being organized, one man behind him holds a SG 540. Note the long barrel and the stock. The subtitle reads "Dispose at the positions. Shoot! They shall not approach the house! Fire!"]] | ||
== FN Minimi Para == | === Unidentified Sniper Rifle === | ||
When Alice frantically drives back to Léo's hideout, the Russian henchmen fire at her with an Unidentified Sniper Rifle. Oddly, the weapon is shown to fire fully automatic. | |||
[[File:HalfAChance SniperRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | |||
==Machine Guns== | |||
=== FN Minimi Para === | |||
A [[FN Minimi]] Para SAW is used in the final shootout, distinguishable by its short barrel. Oddly enough, the top handle disappears between two shots. | A [[FN Minimi]] Para SAW is used in the final shootout, distinguishable by its short barrel. Oddly enough, the top handle disappears between two shots. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Minimi lined up along the SG 543.]] | [[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Minimi lined up along the SG 543.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Note that the upper handle has disappeared.]] | [[File:HalfAChance SG544 Minimi 3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Note that the upper handle has disappeared.]] | ||
== M72 LAW == | |||
==Other Weapons== | |||
=== M72 LAW === | |||
In order to stop the dynamite-laden bulldozer driven by Léo, the Trenchcoat Killer orders [[M72 LAW]]s to be fired against it. | In order to stop the dynamite-laden bulldozer driven by Léo, the Trenchcoat Killer orders [[M72 LAW]]s to be fired against it. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A M72 being quickly brought into position in order to stop the bulldozer.]] | [[File:HalfAChance LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A M72 being quickly brought into position in order to stop the bulldozer.]] | ||
== | === Léo's Arsenal === | ||
When they decide to face up with the Russians, Léo shows Julien into his arsenal. Many weapons can be seen here, including a [[Walther WA 2000]] sniper rifle, several [[AK-47]] variants, a [[FN MAG]] machine gun, a ''Stielhandgrante'' hand grenade and even a [[PIAT]] anti-tank launcher. | When they decide to face up with the Russians, Léo shows Julien into his arsenal. Many weapons can be seen here, including a [[Walther WA 2000]] sniper rifle, several [[AK-47]] variants, a [[FN MAG]] machine gun, a ''Stielhandgrante'' hand grenade and even a [[PIAT]] anti-tank launcher. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|To be seen: AK-47, a PIAT and a WA 2000, along with many more nice toys.]] | [[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|To be seen: AK-47, a PIAT and a WA 2000, along with many more nice toys.]] | ||
[[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|To be seen: A FN MAG and a Stielhandgranate.]] | [[File:HalfAChance WeaponChamber 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|To be seen: A FN MAG and a Stielhandgranate.]] | ||
== Hand Grenades == | === Hand Grenades === | ||
When the Russians attack his hideout, Léo opens a crate of hand grenades and throws them at the Russians. | When the Russians attack his hideout, Léo opens a crate of hand grenades and throws them at the Russians. | ||
[[File:HalfAChance Grenades.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Léo unboxes the grenades. Note the French remarks on the crate.]] | [[File:HalfAChance Grenades.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Léo unboxes the grenades. Note the French remarks on the crate.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:54, 6 September 2011
Half a Chance (French: Une chance sur deux) is a French 1998 action comedy movie starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon and Vanessa Paradis.
The basic plot is about Alice Tomaso (Paradis), a young car thief, who is in search of her father. As she finds out that both car dealer and former mercenary Léo Brassac (Belmondo) and businessman and former master thief Julien Vignal (Delon) are possibly responsible, she accidentally runs into the business of Russian mafia boss Anatoli Sharkov, who just plans to expand his drug deals.
The following weapons were used in the film Half a Chance:
Handguns
Makarov PM
The Trenchcoat Assassin (Aleksandr Yakovlev) uses a Makarov PM pistol when he shoots one of Sharkov's henchmen.
Beretta 92FS Inox
A Beretta 92FS Inox is the weapon of choice of Julien (Alain Delon). In the climax of the movie, Julien also fires it Akimbo-style.
Beretta 93R
Léo (Jean-Paul Belmondo) uses a Beretta 93R throughout the movie.
Mauser C96
Léo's has a richly decorated Mauser C96 pistol in his arsenal.
CZ 100
The Trenchcoat Killer uses a CZ 100 when he runs into Léo, Julien and Alice's trap.
Unidentified Revolver
When Léo and Julien find the of Léo's guard shot, an unidentified revolver is seen lying next to him.
Ruger SP101
Alice (Vanessa Paradis) receives "training" from Léo with a Ruger SP101 revolver.
Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie
Police investigator Carella (Eric Defosse) has a Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie as a sidearm.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is used by the Motorcycle Assassins in the beginning of the movie.
Mini Uzi
Besides the MP5, the Motorcycle Assassins also use at least one IMI Mini Uzi during the attack on the deal between Sharkov and Colombian drug dealer Angel Vargas (Luis Jaime-Cortez).
Thompson M1928
A Thompson M1928 submachine gun with a drum magazine is picked up by Julien in Léo's weapon chamber.
Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion
A Czech Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion SMG is used by Anatoli Sharkov (Valeri Gatayev) throughout the movie, first appearing in the garage assassination and later during the final gunfight, where he fires it pointlessly at the helicopter.
Assault Rifles
AK-74 variants
Several variants of the AK-74 assault rifle can be seen throughout the movie, but onfortunately we never get a clear shot of the whole weapon. However, it appears that no full-stock weapons have been used, reducing the possibilites to the AKS-74 series. A further shot shows the short barrel and the distinctive muzzle of the AKS-74U carbine version.
SIG SG 543
The henchmen of Sharkov use several SIG SG 543 carbines with folding stocks during the final shootout.
SIG SG 540
Beside the more prominent SG 543, few shots before also a long-barreled SIG SG 540 assault rifle can be seen. It should be noted that this weapon also has a folding stock.
Unidentified Sniper Rifle
When Alice frantically drives back to Léo's hideout, the Russian henchmen fire at her with an Unidentified Sniper Rifle. Oddly, the weapon is shown to fire fully automatic.
Machine Guns
FN Minimi Para
A FN Minimi Para SAW is used in the final shootout, distinguishable by its short barrel. Oddly enough, the top handle disappears between two shots.
Other Weapons
M72 LAW
In order to stop the dynamite-laden bulldozer driven by Léo, the Trenchcoat Killer orders M72 LAWs to be fired against it.
Léo's Arsenal
When they decide to face up with the Russians, Léo shows Julien into his arsenal. Many weapons can be seen here, including a Walther WA 2000 sniper rifle, several AK-47 variants, a FN MAG machine gun, a Stielhandgrante hand grenade and even a PIAT anti-tank launcher.
Hand Grenades
When the Russians attack his hideout, Léo opens a crate of hand grenades and throws them at the Russians.
