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[[Image:HiddenAssassinPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Hidden Assassin'' (1995)]] | |||
'''''Hidden Assassin''''' is a 1995 independent action film starring [[Dolph Lundgren]], [[John Ashton]] and [[Maruschka Detmers]] directed by Ted Kotcheff, whose previous works include ''[[First Blood]]'' and ''[[Uncommon Valor]]''. Released theatrically in most European markets as "The Shooter," the film was retitled when it was purchased by Miramax for an American home video release. Originally due to be filmed in Paris, filming was shifted to Prague, partly for cost reasons. There are two versions, a 89 minute American edit, and a 104 minute international edit. | |||
'''''Spoilers Ahead!!!''''' | '''''Spoilers Ahead!!!''''' | ||
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[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm. This is a really well worn movie blank adapted gun]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm. This is a really well worn movie blank adapted gun]] | ||
[[Image:HA_P228_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane searches the kitchen for Simone.]] | [[Image:HA_P228_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane searches the kitchen for Simone.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_P228_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane with his P228 in the CIA safehouse.]] | |||
[[Image:HA_P228_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane's P228 on the ledge. It'll turn into an A-100 in the next shot.]] | [[Image:HA_P228_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane's P228 on the ledge. It'll turn into an A-100 in the next shot.]] | ||
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[[Image:HA_A100_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reed hands Dane a spare A-100. Notice the shape of the hammer.]] | [[Image:HA_A100_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reed hands Dane a spare A-100. Notice the shape of the hammer.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_A100_02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Dane's dropped P228 is now an A-100.]] | [[Image:HA_A100_02.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Dane's dropped P228 is now an A-100.]] | ||
==Desert Eagle== | ==Desert Eagle== | ||
A henchman ([[Michael Rogers]]) uses a [[Desert_Eagle#Desert_Eagle_Mark_VII|Desert Eagle Mark VII]] until it is taken away by Simone Rosset ([[Maruschka Detmers]]). She uses it and gives it to Michael Dane. | A henchman ([[Michael Rogers]]) uses a [[Desert_Eagle#Desert_Eagle_Mark_VII|Desert Eagle Mark VII]] until it is taken away by Simone Rosset ([[Maruschka Detmers]]). She uses it and then gives it to Michael Dane. | ||
[[Image:DesertEagle357Black.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Desert Eagle MK VII - .357 Magnum. The most commonly seen Desert Eagle pistol in films before 1999.]] | [[Image:DesertEagle357Black.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Desert Eagle MK VII - .357 Magnum. The most commonly seen Desert Eagle pistol in films before 1999.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ||
Prague police carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]]'s as their service weapons. Simone's friend Marcus ([[Petr Drozda]]) also carries one, until it is taken away by Michael Dane. | Prague police carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]]'s as their service weapons. Simone's friend Marcus ([[Petr Drozda]]) also carries one, until it is taken away by Michael Dane. Michael uses it when tracking Simone on a train. | ||
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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[[Image:HA_SA23_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin drops his Sa.24 after being shot.]] | [[Image:HA_SA23_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin drops his Sa.24 after being shot.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_SA23_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Powell's Sa.24 on the roof.]] | [[Image:HA_SA23_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Powell's Sa.24 on the roof.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_SA23_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HA_SA23_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane uses Powell's Sa.24.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_SA23_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HA_SA23_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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The [[Steyr AUG]] is used by the sniper in the sewer at the start of the movie. | The [[Steyr AUG]] is used by the sniper in the sewer at the start of the movie. | ||
[[Image:Steyr-AUG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr AUG - Austrian Army Version 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Steyr-AUG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr AUG - Austrian Army Version 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:HA_AUG_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sniper's AUG. It's hard to see, | [[Image:HA_AUG_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sniper's AUG. It's hard to see, but it IS a sewer after all.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_AUG_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HA_AUG_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:HA_AUG_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HA_AUG_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Image:HA_M54_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin takes aim at Dane and Simone in Reed's apartment.]] | [[Image:HA_M54_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin takes aim at Dane and Simone in Reed's apartment.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_M54_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Torena with the VZ54.]] | [[Image:HA_M54_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Torena with the VZ54. He contemplates shooting Dane with it.]] | ||
[[Image:HA_M54_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HA_M54_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He chose poorly.]] | ||
Revision as of 16:40, 24 January 2012
Hidden Assassin is a 1995 independent action film starring Dolph Lundgren, John Ashton and Maruschka Detmers directed by Ted Kotcheff, whose previous works include First Blood and Uncommon Valor. Released theatrically in most European markets as "The Shooter," the film was retitled when it was purchased by Miramax for an American home video release. Originally due to be filmed in Paris, filming was shifted to Prague, partly for cost reasons. There are two versions, a 89 minute American edit, and a 104 minute international edit.
Spoilers Ahead!!!
Handguns
SIG-Sauer P228
Most of the characters, including Michael Dane (Dolph Lundgren) and Alex Reed (John Ashton) use SIG-Sauer P228 pistols in the film. There are some continuity errors where the P228 switches with an Astra A-100 however.
Astra A-100
SIG-Sauer P228s sometimes become Astra A-100s and vice versa.
Desert Eagle
A henchman (Michael Rogers) uses a Desert Eagle Mark VII until it is taken away by Simone Rosset (Maruschka Detmers). She uses it and then gives it to Michael Dane.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Prague police carry Smith & Wesson Model 19's as their service weapons. Simone's friend Marcus (Petr Drozda) also carries one, until it is taken away by Michael Dane. Michael uses it when tracking Simone on a train.
Astra 300
Belgado (Pablo Scola) uses a nickel-plated Astra 300 at the end of the film.
Glock 17
The Cuban Ambassador's body guard (Robert Thomas) pulls out a Glock 17 briefly.
Submachine Guns
Sa.24 submachine gun
Various henchman are armed with Sa.24 submachine guns. Dick Powell's (Gavan O'Herlihy) Spectre M4 turns into one in a continuity error, and Michael Dane uses that one after Powell is injured.
Spectre M4
Dick Powell briefly chases after the conspirators with a commandeered Spectre M4 submachine gun. It turns into a Sa.24 submachine gun in the next scene.
Shotguns
Benelli M3
A henchman (Martin Hub) uses a Benelli M3 shotgun with a folding stock before it is taken away by Michael Dane. Simone uses it in the next scene.
Rifles
Steyr AUG
The Steyr AUG is used by the sniper in the sewer at the start of the movie.
SVD Dragunov
Alex Reed uses a SVD Dragunov until it is taken away by Michael Dane.
VZ54 Sniper Rifle
A sniper shoots at Michael and Simone with a VZ54 sniper rifle. The VZ54 is a Czech variant of the Mosin Nagant rifle. Prague police snipers are armed with VZ54's as well. Alberto Torena (Simón Andreu) takes one off of a dead police sniper in the end.
Other
Time Bomb
Belgado drops a time bomb down the sewer grate to eliminate the evidence.
