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They Live: Difference between revisions
[[Image:HollysWalther2.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Holly ([[Meg Foster]]) holds a [[Walther PP]] pistol with nickel finish and pearl grips.]]
==Beretta Jetfire==
Gilbert ([[Peter Jason]]) gives Nada a [[Beretta Jetfire]]. Nada keeps the pistol concealed in his shirt sleeve and later uses it on the roof near the end of the film.
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Nada conceals his Beretta Jetfire in the sleeve of his shirt.]]
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive2.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Nada taking aim with the Beretta Jetfire.]]
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive3.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Nada with the [[Beretta Jetfire]].]]
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive4.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Firing the Beretta Jetfire.]]
==Desert Eagle==
==Desert Eagle==
Nada ([[Roddy Piper]]) picks up a [[Desert Eagle Mark I]] from the table of guns at the safe house. He later uses it in the Cable 54 building.
Nada ([[Roddy Piper]]) picks up a [[Desert Eagle Mark I]] from the table of guns at the safe house. He later uses it in the Cable 54 building.
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[[Image:DETheyLive3.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Nada ([[Roddy Piper]]) on the roof with the Desert Eagle.]]
[[Image:DETheyLive3.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Nada ([[Roddy Piper]]) on the roof with the Desert Eagle.]]
[[Image:DETheyLive4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Good view of the Desert Eagle.]]
[[Image:DETheyLive4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Good view of the Desert Eagle.]]
==M1911A1==
A few of the uniformed guards at the Cable 54 studio appear to be armed with the [[M1911A1]].
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:TL_447.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The guard on the left holds the M1911A1. It's also interesting to note that the communicator he's holding in his left hand is the same ghost detector prop used by [[Harold Ramis]] in 1984's ''[[Ghostbusters]]''.]]
==Walther PP==
Holly ([[Meg Foster]]) uses a [[Walther PP]] with nickel finish and pearl grips near the end of the film.
[[Image:TheyLiveUn.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A member of the resistance ([[Sy Richardson]]) holds the Steyr GB that's fitted with a weaponlight.]]
[[Image:TheyLiveUn.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A member of the resistance ([[Sy Richardson]]) holds the Steyr GB that's fitted with a weaponlight.]]
==Beretta Jetfire==
Gilbert ([[Peter Jason]]) gives Nada a [[Beretta Jetfire]]. Nada keeps the pistol concealed in his shirt sleeve and later uses it on the roof near the end of the film.
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Nada conceals his Beretta Jetfire in the sleeve of his shirt.]]
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive2.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Nada taking aim with the Beretta Jetfire.]]
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive3.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Nada with the [[Beretta Jetfire]].]]
[[Image:JetfireTheyLive4.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Firing the Beretta Jetfire.]]
=Shotguns=
=Shotguns=
Revision as of 20:04, 4 August 2015
They Live is a 1988 science-fiction film written (under a pseudonym) and directed by John Carpenter. In the movie, a drifter (the character is never named but Roddy Piper is credited as Nada) finds himself in Los Angeles looking like many in the country for work. Upon landing a job at a construction site, Nada befriends another worker who takes him to a shanty camp site for the homeless. After the camp’s shifty organizers run from a police raid, Nada's curiosity leads him to some sunglasses. When he puts on the glasses, he discovers the secret truth behind the upper echelon of society. The film's cast includes Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George 'Buck' Flower, Peter Jason, Raymond St. Jacques, and Sy Richardson, in addition to Larry Franco, one of the film's producers.
The following weapons were used in the film They Live:
Nada (Roddy Piper) is confronted by two LAPD officers in an alleyway. Nada manages to knock them out and relieves them of their sidearms. One such sidearm is a Colt Python. Nada puts the officer’s utility belt over his shoulder and across his chest with the revolver holstered on the belt.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
Besides the Colt Python, Nada (Roddy Piper) also takes the other officers sidearm, a Smith & Wesson Model 28. You can see this revolver tucked into his waistband when he walks into the bank. He is also seen with the revolver when he forces Holly to give him a ride.
Nada (Roddy Piper) picks up a Desert Eagle Mark I from the table of guns at the safe house. He later uses it in the Cable 54 building.
M1911A1
A few of the uniformed guards at the Cable 54 studio appear to be armed with the M1911A1.
Walther PP
Holly (Meg Foster) uses a Walther PP with nickel finish and pearl grips near the end of the film.
SIG-Sauer P226 (LaFrance Specialties compensator)
Frank (Keith David) takes a SIG-Sauer P226 from the table of guns at the safe house. Note how the P226 seems to be fitted with a custom stainless compensator the resembles the LaFrance Specialties compensator. Frank later uses the pistol in the Studio 54 building. This appears to be the same P226 that was used in the film Feds (also released in 1988).
Steyr GB
When the safe house is raided, a member of the resistance (Sy Richardson) tries to get off a shot at the police with a Steyr GB. His Steyr GB pistol has a weaponlight attachment.
Beretta Jetfire
Gilbert (Peter Jason) gives Nada a Beretta Jetfire. Nada keeps the pistol concealed in his shirt sleeve and later uses it on the roof near the end of the film.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
The Ithaca 37 appears extensively throughout the film. Nada, police officers, and various other characters are seen with the shotgun. The shotgun is configured like the real LAPD's Ithaca Shotguns and is equipped with rifle sights. The resistance member seen guarding the door later in the film is seen holding an Ithaca with the curved pistol grip.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94 Conversion
The HK94A3 Conversion is used both by Nada (Roddy Piper) and the LAPD in the film. Nada acquires his from the table of guns at the safe house. The HK94A3 conversion that appear in the film have long barrel shrouds that act as a muzzle attachment producing a large unusual flash. Also vertical foregrips are attached to the shroud. Nada's HK94 has the fore-grip positioned horizontally at the 9 o’clock position instead of the typical vertical 6 o'clock position. These weapons were supplied by Ellis Mercantile.
Micro Uzi
Frank picks up a Micro Uzi from the table of guns at the safe house. He uses the Micro Uzi in the ensuing battle with the police until he runs out of ammunition.
Uzi
The Uzi is used by Gilbert (Peter Jason) when the police raid the resistance meeting.
Rifles
M16
Nada (Roddy Piper) and Frank (Keith David) acquire M16 Rifles in the Cable 54 building and use them against Cable 54 soldiers. The Cable 54 soldiers are also carrying M16s.
M16A1
An M16A1 is used by a Cable 54 soldier in the helicopter to shoot at Nada on the roof.
MGC M16 Replica Rifle
A Cable 54 building soldiers is seen carrying a MGC M16 replica rifle. When Nada picks up the weapon, it becomes a genuine M16 rifle.
When Frank is picking up weapons at the safe house he puts a Mk 2 hand grenade into his backpack. He later uses the grenade to blow apart a door to gain entrance to Studio 54.
Table of Guns
At the safe house, Nada and Frank are brought to a large table containing many different types of firearms.