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Revision as of 22:04, 3 August 2011
The Killer Elite was a 1975 thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah that starred James Caan as Mike Locken, a member of a mercenary organization that worked 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 following weapons were used in the film The Killer Elite:
Colt Woodsman
A suppressed Colt Woodsman is the main weapon used by George Hansen (Robert Duvall).
(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. 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 Mac (Burt Young).
Smith & Wesson Mode 28
A California Highway Patrolman pulls his Smith & Wesson Model 28 when stopping the cab.
Madsen M50
A hitman uses a Madsen M50 when he and Hansen open fire on Locken and his men.
Colt M1911A1
A bright nickel Colt M1911A1 is carried by Mac (Burt Young).
Star Model B
Jerome shoots a uniformed officer who was armed with a Star Model B pistol. When Locken asks why he did that, Jerome says that SFPD only carries .38 revolvers and identified the handgun as a "Star 9mm".
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Locken also carries the Smith & Wesson Model 36.
Heckler & Koch G3
Hitman are armed with the Heckler & Koch G3 during the harbor shootout.
