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'''''The Killer Elite''''' is a 1975 thriller directed by [[Sam Peckinpah]] that starred [[James Caan]] as Mike Locken, a member of a mercenary organization that completes assignments for a mysterious communications corporation. After a betrayal that left him disabled, Locken decides to recruit some of his former associates to take a job in order to exact revenge. The film co-stars [[Robert Duvall]], [[Bo Hopkins]], and [[Burt Young]]. Not to be confused with the 2011 [[Jason Statham]] thriller ''[[Killer Elite]]''. | '''''The Killer Elite''''' is a 1975 thriller directed by [[Sam Peckinpah]] that starred [[James Caan]] as Mike Locken, a member of a mercenary organization that completes assignments for a mysterious communications corporation. After enduring a betrayal that left him disabled, Locken decides to recruit some of his former associates to take a job in order to exact revenge. The film co-stars [[Robert Duvall]], [[Bo Hopkins]], and [[Burt Young]]. Not to be confused with the 2011 [[Jason Statham]] thriller ''[[Killer Elite]]''. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Killer Elite'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Killer Elite'':''' | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Colt Woodsman== | ==Colt Woodsman== | ||
A suppressed [[Colt Woodsman]] is the main weapon used by George Hansen ([[Robert Duvall]]). | A suppressed [[Colt Woodsman]] is the main weapon used by George Hansen ([[Robert Duvall]]). | ||
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[[File:TKE 06.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, Hansen opens fire with his pistol, now also fitted with a stock.]] | [[File:TKE 06.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, Hansen opens fire with his pistol, now also fitted with a stock.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 28== | |||
==Smith & Wesson | |||
A California Highway Patrolman pulls his [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] when stopping the cab. | A California Highway Patrolman pulls his [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] when stopping the cab. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum.]] | [[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 28 - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
[[File:TKE 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:TKE 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
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[[File:TKE 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:TKE 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==(Fake) Uzi (mocked up MAC-10)== | |||
Jerome Miller ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen using a [[MAC-10]] that has been visually modified to resemble the [[Uzi]]. The SMG is fitted with Uzi barrels, front and rear sights, and a folding stock. This was one of the earliest films to use this particular type of mockup, and similar prop weapons were used in several other Hollywood movies, including ''[[The Dogs of War]]'' and ''[[Stripes]]''. | |||
[[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Uzi]] | |||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|MAC-10 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:TKE 08.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Jerome Miller ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen using what appear to be an Uzi during a shootout in Chinatown. In reality, the weapon is a MAC-10 mocked up to resemble an Uzi.]] | |||
[[File:TKE 29.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Miller fires the Uzi mockup. Note the Uzi front handguards are missing. This was one of the earliest films to use this particular type of mockup, as similar prop weapons were used in several other Hollywood movies, including ''[[The Dogs of War]]'' and ''[[Stripes]]''. ]] | |||
==MAC-10== | |||
Unmodified [[MAC-10]]'s are seen used by Mike Locken ([[James Caan]]) and Jerome Miller ([[Bo Hopkins]]). | |||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|MAC-10 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:TKE 10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An unmodified [[MAC-10]] used by Mike Locken ([[James Caan]]).]] | |||
[[File:TKE 30.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Jerome Miller ([[Bo Hopkins]]) fires the MAC-10 at the shipyard.]] | |||
==Madsen M50== | |||
A hitman uses a [[Madsen M50]] when he and Hansen open fire on Locken and his men. | |||
[[File:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[File:TKE 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
[[File:TKE 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==Heckler & Koch G3== | ==Heckler & Koch G3== | ||
Hitman are armed with the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] during the harbor shootout. | Hitman are armed with the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] during the harbor shootout. | ||
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The Killer Elite is a 1975 thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah that starred James Caan as Mike Locken, a member of a mercenary organization that completes assignments for a mysterious communications corporation. After enduring a betrayal that left him disabled, Locken decides to recruit some of his former associates to take a job in order to exact revenge. The film co-stars Robert Duvall, Bo Hopkins, and Burt Young. Not to be confused with the 2011 Jason Statham thriller Killer Elite.
The following weapons were used in the film The Killer Elite:
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Handguns
Colt Woodsman
A suppressed Colt Woodsman is the main weapon used by George Hansen (Robert Duvall).
Smith & Wesson Model 28
A California Highway Patrolman pulls his Smith & Wesson Model 28 when stopping the cab.
Colt M1911A1
A bright nickel Colt M1911A1 is carried by Mac (Burt Young).
Star Model B
Jerome shoots a uniformed SFPD officer who was armed with a Star Model B pistol. When Locken asks why he did that, Jerome identifies the handgun as a "9 millimeter Star" and says that SFPD only packs "regulation Smith & Wesson .38's".
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
Locken (James Caan) also carries the Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Submachine Guns
(Fake) Uzi (mocked up MAC-10)
Jerome Miller (Bo Hopkins) is seen using a MAC-10 that has been visually modified to resemble the Uzi. The SMG is fitted with Uzi barrels, front and rear sights, and a folding stock. This was one of the earliest films to use this particular type of mockup, and similar prop weapons were used in several other Hollywood movies, including The Dogs of War and Stripes.
MAC-10
Unmodified MAC-10's are seen used by Mike Locken (James Caan) and Jerome Miller (Bo Hopkins).
Madsen M50
A hitman uses a Madsen M50 when he and Hansen open fire on Locken and his men.
Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3
Hitman are armed with the Heckler & Koch G3 during the harbor shootout.
