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'''''Sorcerer''''' is a 1977 remake of the 1953 French film ''Le Salaire de la peur'' (''The Wages of Fear'') directed by William Friedkin ''([[The French Connection]])''. The film follows four men, each on the run from the law, who embark on a dangerous mission | '''''Sorcerer''''' is a 1977 remake of the 1953 French film ''Le Salaire de la peur'' (''The Wages of Fear'') directed by William Friedkin ''([[The French Connection]])''. The film follows four men, each on the run from the law, who embark on a dangerous mission to extinguish a fire at a Venezuelan oil well by delivering a cargo of unstable explosives. | ||
'''The following firearms are featured in ''Sorcerer''':'' | '''The following firearms are featured in ''Sorcerer''':'' | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Beretta M951== | |||
Victor Manzon's ([[Bruno Cremer]]) business partner shoots himself with a [[Beretta M951]] in order to avoid an impending police investigation in France during the prologue. | |||
[[Image:Beretta_951.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-Beretta-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Manzon discovers a blood-covered Beretta M951 next to his business partner's body.]] | |||
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
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During the robbery of a mob-owned bingo parlor at a New Jersey church, one of the robbers uses a suppressed [[Colt Detective Special]]. | During the robbery of a mob-owned bingo parlor at a New Jersey church, one of the robbers uses a suppressed [[Colt Detective Special]]. | ||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-rev-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A robber holds a Colt Detective Special as they steal the cash from the counting table.]] | |||
==M1911 Pistol== | ==M1911 Pistol== | ||
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One of the robbers draws a [[M1911]] pistol during an argument after the robbery, distracting Jackie Scanlon ([[Roy Scheider]]) and causing him to crash the getaway car. | One of the robbers draws a [[M1911]] pistol during an argument after the robbery, distracting Jackie Scanlon ([[Roy Scheider]]) and causing him to crash the getaway car. | ||
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|One of the robber threatens his partner when he learns that the church that was robbed was controlled by the Italian mob.]] | |||
==Unknown Revolver== | ==Unknown Revolver== | ||
Nilo ([[Francisco Rabal]]), an assassin, uses a revolver throughout the film, firing it several times while the cargo trucks are stuck in the jungle. | Nilo ([[Francisco Rabal]]), an assassin, uses a revolver throughout the film, firing it several times while the cargo trucks are stuck in the jungle. | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-rev-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nilo shoots a victim in Veracruz with his suppressed revolver.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-rev-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-rev-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nilo points the revolver at a rebel.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A police officer is dragged from his horse by a protester.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[Image:Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with collapsible buttstock extended]] | [[Image:Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with collapsible buttstock extended]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-uzi-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An Israeli soldier patrols with an Uzi. Note that the magazines are attached together in a "L" configuration for greater stability while firing.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-uzi-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Soldiers advance up a stairwell to confront the Palestinian terrorists.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-uzi-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Palestinian terrorist is gunned down by an Israeli soldier.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-uzi-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | |||
==Beretta Model 38== | ==Beretta Model 38== | ||
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[[Image:beretta38-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 38/49]] | [[Image:beretta38-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 38/49]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-beretta38-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A guard with a Beretta Model 38 opens a gate for a truckload of laborers.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-Beretta38-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Guards attempt to hold off a crowd of angry protesters.]] | |||
==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
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[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-M10-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The officer speaks to Scanlon at a bar.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-M10-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scanlon is brought to the police station for further questioning.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson 76== | ==Smith & Wesson 76== | ||
A Palestinian terrorist working with Waheeb is briefly seen with a [[Smith & Wesson 76]] before being shot. | A Palestinian terrorist working with Waheeb is briefly seen with a [[Smith & Wesson 76]] before being shot. One of the Venezuelan guerrillas who attempts to steal the dynamite from Scanlon's truck also carries a S&W 76. | ||
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-M76-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scanlon is threatened by the guerrilla.]] | |||
[[File:Sorcerer-M76-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scanlon attacks the guerrilla when he is distracted.]] | |||
==Sten== | ==Sten== | ||
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[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Sorcerer-sten-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A guerrilla points a Sten at Nilo.]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
Revision as of 06:17, 4 May 2011
Sorcerer is a 1977 remake of the 1953 French film Le Salaire de la peur (The Wages of Fear) directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection). The film follows four men, each on the run from the law, who embark on a dangerous mission to extinguish a fire at a Venezuelan oil well by delivering a cargo of unstable explosives.
The following firearms are featured in Sorcerer:
Handguns
Beretta M951
Victor Manzon's (Bruno Cremer) business partner shoots himself with a Beretta M951 in order to avoid an impending police investigation in France during the prologue.
Colt Detective Special
During the robbery of a mob-owned bingo parlor at a New Jersey church, one of the robbers uses a suppressed Colt Detective Special.
M1911 Pistol
One of the robbers draws a M1911 pistol during an argument after the robbery, distracting Jackie Scanlon (Roy Scheider) and causing him to crash the getaway car.
Unknown Revolver
Nilo (Francisco Rabal), an assassin, uses a revolver throughout the film, firing it several times while the cargo trucks are stuck in the jungle.
Shotguns
Remington 870
Policemen on horseback are seen with Remington 870 shotguns when they confront a crowd of angry protesters.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
Israeli soldiers pursuing Palestinian terrorist Waheeb (Amidou) in the prologue are armed with Uzis.
Beretta Model 38
Oil company guards carry Beretta Model 38 submachine guns.
MAC-10
The Venezuelan police officer who detains Scanlon after finding his fake passport is armed with a MAC-10.
Smith & Wesson 76
A Palestinian terrorist working with Waheeb is briefly seen with a Smith & Wesson 76 before being shot. One of the Venezuelan guerrillas who attempts to steal the dynamite from Scanlon's truck also carries a S&W 76.
Sten
Another guerrilla is armed with a Sten submachine gun.
Rifles
M16
Some Venezuelan soldiers are seen firing M16 rifles into the air to disperse civilians.
Heckler & Koch G3
Most of the soldiers are armed with early-pattern G3 rifles, as noted by their wooden handguards and rounded vents.
M1 Carbine
One guerrilla attempting to steal the dynamite holds a M1 Carbine with a 30-round magazine.
Machine Guns
FN MAG
A FN MAG machine gun can be seen mounted on a Israeli jeep as it patrols Jerusalem.
