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'''''Savages''''' is a 2012 narco-thriller based on | '''''Savages''''' is a 2012 narco-thriller directed by [[Oliver Stone]] and based on the novel of the same name by Don Winslow (who co-wrote the screenplay and was also the author of ''[[Bobby Z|The Life and Death of Bobby Z]]''). The film follows two successful marijuana-dealing friends: Chon ([[Taylor Kitsch]]), a former Navy SEAL, and Ben ([[Aaron Johnson]]), a UC Berkley graduate who must fight back against the Baja Cartel, run by Elena La Reina ([[Salma Hayek]]) and her enforcer Lado ([[Benicio del Toro]]), who have kidnapped their girlfriend O ([[Blake Lively]]) in order to push them out of the business. | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, 29 November 2014
Savages is a 2012 narco-thriller directed by Oliver Stone and based on the novel of the same name by Don Winslow (who co-wrote the screenplay and was also the author of The Life and Death of Bobby Z). The film follows two successful marijuana-dealing friends: Chon (Taylor Kitsch), a former Navy SEAL, and Ben (Aaron Johnson), a UC Berkley graduate who must fight back against the Baja Cartel, run by Elena La Reina (Salma Hayek) and her enforcer Lado (Benicio del Toro), who have kidnapped their girlfriend O (Blake Lively) in order to push them out of the business.
The following weapons were used in the film Savages:
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Handguns
Glock 21
Chon (Taylor Kitsch) briefly handles a Glock 21 in the beginning of the film.
Glock 22
Both Dennis (John Travolta) and Lado (Benicio del Toro) carry what appear to be Glock 22s.
M1911A1
Lado (Benicio del Toro) carries an M1911A1 pistol.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Esteban (Diego Catano) puts the Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolver to a woman´s face.
SIG Sauer-GSR
In a few shots, both from the trailer and in publicity stills, some of the characters are seen with what resembles variants of SIG Sauer-GSR. O is seen with one in the trailer and Chon in a publicity still.
Ruger LCR
At the film's beginning, Chon (Taylor Kitsch) is seen spinning the cylinder of a Ruger LCR. The novel states that he pulls out a .38, when the Cartel asks him if he has a gun on hand. It is likely that this is the same gun, since the LCR comes in .357 and .38.
SIG-Sauer P232
Chon also is seen holding what appears to be a SIG-Sauer P232.
Walther PPK
Elena (Salma Hayek) uses a Walther PPK pistol.
Smith & Wesson 6904
O (Blake Lively) uses a Smith & Wesson 6904 pistol.
Heckler & Koch P30
Throughout the film Ben uses a Heckler & Koch P30.
Kahr K9
A cartel member disguised as a motorcycle cop (Sala Baker) is seen using a stainless Kahr K9 fitted with a suppressor.
Rifles
M4 Variant
During the money hijacking scene Chon and his team of ex-Navy SEALs use heavily modified M4 rifles, complete with a ACOG scopes, rails, A/N-PEQ-15 laser designators, and Grippod vertical foregrips.
Sniper Rifles
Blaser R93 LRS2
Ex-Navy SEALs Sam (Alexander Wraith), and Billy (Anthony Cutolo) both uses Blaser R93 LRS2 sniper rifles throughout the course of the film providing sniper cover for Chon and Ben.
SIG SG 556 DMR
The cartel snipers use SIG SG 556 DMR's during the final shootout.
M14
Another sniper rifle in which is used by Chon's ex-Navy SEALs is an M14 sniper rifle converted with Troy M14 Chassis System's DMR/CQB varient.
Rocket Launchers
RPG-7
During the money hijacking scene one of Chon's ex-Navy SEALs use a 40mm RPG-7 to take out a cartel vehicle.
