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'''''A Gang Story''''' (French Title: '''''Les Lyonnais/The Lyonnais''''') is a 2011 French crime drama directed by Olivier Marchal. Loosely based on a true story, the film is about a former bank robber named Edmond "Momon" Vidal ([[Gérard Lanvin]]) who is forced to look into his past when his best friend and former partner in crime ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) comes out of hiding to seek his help. | '''''A Gang Story''''' (French Title: '''''Les Lyonnais/The Lyonnais''''') is a 2011 French crime drama directed by Olivier Marchal. Loosely based on a true story, the film is about a former bank robber named Edmond "Momon" Vidal ([[Gérard Lanvin]]) who is forced to look into his past as the leader of the most notorious armed robbery gangs of the early 1970s when his best friend and former partner in crime ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) comes out of hiding to seek his help. | ||
'''The following weapons are seen in the film ''A Gang Story (Les Lyonnais)'':''' | '''The following weapons are seen in the film ''A Gang Story (Les Lyonnais)'':''' | ||
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[[File:LL-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Christo draws his M1911A1.]] | [[File:LL-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Christo draws his M1911A1.]] | ||
[[File:LL-M1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zerbib (Laurent Fernandez) steps on Christo's hand and pistol after incapacitating him.]] | [[File:LL-M1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zerbib (Laurent Fernandez) steps on Christo's hand and pistol after incapacitating him.]] | ||
[[File:LL-M1911-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Serge holds a M1911A1 on Zerbib.]] | |||
==SIG P210== | ==SIG P210== | ||
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==CZ-75B== | ==CZ-75B== | ||
A [[CZ-75|CZ-75B]] with an engraved slide is used by Zerbib ([[Laurent Fernandez]], a gangster seeking revenge after being ripped off by Suttel. | A [[CZ-75|CZ-75B]] with an engraved slide is used by Zerbib ([[Laurent Fernandez]]), a gangster seeking revenge after being ripped off by Suttel. | ||
[[Image:CZ-75B.jpg |thumb|300px|none|CZ 75B - .40 S&W (note different hammer design and non-stepped slide)]] | [[Image:CZ-75B.jpg |thumb|300px|none|CZ 75B - .40 S&W (note different hammer design and non-stepped slide)]] | ||
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[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | ||
==Revolvers== | ==Revolvers== | ||
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[[File:LL-rev-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:LL-rev-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:LL-rev-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer holds a revolver while arresting Serge.]] | [[File:LL-rev-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer holds a revolver while arresting Serge.]] | ||
[[File:LL-rev-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Momon retrieves a stainless steel revolver, possibly a [[Colt Anaconda]].]] | |||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun]] is used by Carlo (David Kammemenos) when he, Diego and other accomplices break Suttel out of custody. | A [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun]] is used by Carlo (David Kammemenos) when he, Diego and other accomplices break Suttel out of custody. | ||
[[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:LL-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carlo opens fire with the shotgun.]] | [[File:LL-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carlo opens fire with the shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:LL-shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carlo orders an officer to drop his weapon.]] | [[File:LL-shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carlo orders an officer to drop his weapon.]] | ||
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Suttel's daughter Lilou (Estelle Skornik) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] to defend herself when Zerbib's gang comes looking for her. | Suttel's daughter Lilou (Estelle Skornik) uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] to defend herself when Zerbib's gang comes looking for her. | ||
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | |||
[[File:LL-shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lilou loads the 12 gauge double barreled shotgun.]] | [[File:LL-shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lilou loads the 12 gauge double barreled shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:LL-shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|She waits for Zerbib's gang to | [[File:LL-shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|She waits for Zerbib's gang to break down the door...]] | ||
[[File:LL-shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and opens fire when they do.]] | [[File:LL-shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and opens fire when they do.]] | ||
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[[Image:WinchesterModel1300Defender.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1300 with extended tube & rubber Butt pad - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:WinchesterModel1300Defender.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1300 with extended tube & rubber Butt pad - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:LL-W1300-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard drops his Winchester 1300 at gunpoint.]] | |||
[[File:LL-W1300-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A plainclothes officer holds a Winchester 1300 while escorting Momon and Commissionaire Bastiani (Olivier Rabourdin).]] | |||
[[File:LL-W1300-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard with a Winchester 1300 escorts Momon's wife Janou (Stéphane Caillard).]] | |||
==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | ==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | ||
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[[Image:Mossbergcruiser1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser with heat shield - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Mossbergcruiser1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser with heat shield - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:LL-mossberg-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zerbib stands over a wounded Christo.]] | |||
[[File:LL-mossberg-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zerbib enters a room with his Mossberg 500 Cruiser.]] | |||
==Remington 870 | ==Remington 870== | ||
Joan Chavez ([[François Levantal]]), leader of the first robbery gang that Momon is involved with, uses a [[Remington 870#Remington 870 Folding Stock|Remington 870]] without the folding stock and an extended magazine tube during their heists. | |||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:LL-shotgun-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Remington 870 is used by Chavez during a robbery.]] | |||
[[File:LL-shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chavez fires the shotgun when the police interrupt a heist.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch MP5KN - updated with the Navy Trigger Group - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch MP5KN - updated with the Navy Trigger Group - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:LL-MP5K-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A police officer holds a MP5KN.]] | |||
[[File:LL-MP5K-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer is cut down in a hail of gunfire.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
Another officer at the hospital uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with railed handguards. | Another police officer at the hospital uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with railed handguards. | ||
[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:LL-MP5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police officer holds the MP5A3 as he secures the perimeter.]] | |||
[[File:LL-MP5-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer is shot when he is surprised by the criminals.]] | |||
==IMI Uzi== | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
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[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:LL-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A former partner of Momon's sprays his Porsche with an Uzi.]] | |||
[[File:LL-Uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle.]] | |||
[[File:LL-Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A robber holds an Uzi during an armored truck heist.]] | |||
==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
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[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:LL-M1A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gangsters spray their weapons in a drive-by.]] | |||
[[File:LL-M1A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle.]] | |||
==MAT-49== | ==MAT-49== | ||
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[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:LL-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officers hold MAT-49s when rounding up the residents of the Gypsy camp where the Lyonnais were based.]] | |||
[[File:LL-MAT49-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A police officer stands guard with a MAT-49.]] | |||
==Ruger MP9== | ==Ruger MP9== | ||
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[[Image:RugerMP9smg.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ruger MP9 with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:RugerMP9smg.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ruger MP9 with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:LL-MP9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman holds a Ruger MP9 with what may be a suppressor.]] | |||
==IMI Mini-Uzi== | ==IMI Mini-Uzi== | ||
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[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:LL-Muzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Greek's bodyguards meet Momon at the front gate.]] | |||
[[File:LL-Muzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard escorts Momon to the villa.]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4 (above).]] | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4 (above).]] | ||
[[File:LL-M4A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer gets out of the police van with a M4A1 carbine.]] | |||
[[File:LL-M4A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer takes cover as his van is riddled with bullets.]] | |||
[[File:LL-M4A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer returns fire.]] | |||
==IMI Galil SAR== | ==IMI Galil SAR== | ||
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[[Image:Galil-SAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Galil-SAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:LL-Galil-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman points a Galil SAR at an unsuspecting cop.]] | |||
[[ile:LL-Galil-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==SIG SG 551== | ==SIG SG 551== | ||
Two of the gunmen use [[SIG SG 551]] rifles, including one that is missing its handguard. | |||
[[Image:Sig-551.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Sig-551.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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==SIG SG 552== | ==SIG SG 552== | ||
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[[File:SIG SG 553.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 552 with scope rail attached - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:SIG SG 553.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 552 with scope rail attached - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
==Romanian PM. md. 65== | ==Romanian PM. md. 65== | ||
[[AK-47#AIM/AIMS|Romanian PM. md. 65]] rifles are used by both of the robbery gangs that Momon is involved with. | |||
[[File:PM.md.65.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PM.md.65 - 7.62x43mm.]] | [[File:PM.md.65.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PM.md.65 - 7.62x43mm.]] | ||
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[[Image:RugerAC556folder.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ruger AC556K with 20-round magazine 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:RugerAC556folder.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ruger AC556K with 20-round magazine 5.56x45mm]] | ||
==MAS-36== | |||
Policemen use [[MAS-36]] rifles when apprehending Momon and Serge in 1974. | |||
[[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 7.5x54mm French]] | |||
==IMI Galil MAR== | ==IMI Galil MAR== | ||
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A Gang Story (French Title: Les Lyonnais/The Lyonnais) is a 2011 French crime drama directed by Olivier Marchal. Loosely based on a true story, the film is about a former bank robber named Edmond "Momon" Vidal (Gérard Lanvin) who is forced to look into his past as the leader of the most notorious armed robbery gangs of the early 1970s when his best friend and former partner in crime (Tchéky Karyo) comes out of hiding to seek his help.
The following weapons are seen in the film A Gang Story (Les Lyonnais):
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the main weapon of Serge Suttel (Tchéky Karyo), used by him in both the present day and in flashbacks of his earlier years as a bank robber. Christo (Daniel Duval) uses a M1911A1 with a long slide while protecting Serge's daughter Lilou.
SIG P210
Momon (Gérard Lanvin) uses a SIG P210 with adjustable sights as his weapon of choice.
SIG-Sauer P228
One of the police officers who is escorting Suttel to the hospital after he attempts to kill himself while in custody has a SIG-Sauer P228 in a chest holster. Other officers led by High Commissioner Braunier (Patrick Catalifo) are also armed with P228s in the finale.
Beretta Cougar
Diego (Pierre-Andre Gilard) uses a Beretta Cougar while freeing Suttel from police custody at a hospital.
CZ-75B
A CZ-75B with an engraved slide is used by Zerbib (Laurent Fernandez), a gangster seeking revenge after being ripped off by Suttel.
Browning Hi-Power
Dany (Lionnel Astier) is armed with a Browning Hi-Power when he, Momon and Serge go to Christo's farm.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Gang members and police officers use Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolvers in flashback scenes.
Revolvers
Other unknown revolvers are used by various characters.
Shotguns
Sawed Off Double-Barreled Shotgun
A Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun is used by Carlo (David Kammemenos) when he, Diego and other accomplices break Suttel out of custody.
12 Gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun
Suttel's daughter Lilou (Estelle Skornik) uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun to defend herself when Zerbib's gang comes looking for her.
Winchester/FN 1300
Bank guards and police officers use Winchester 1300 shotguns in the flashback scenes.
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
Zerbib uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser while searching for Lilou at Christo's farm.
Remington 870
Joan Chavez (François Levantal), leader of the first robbery gang that Momon is involved with, uses a Remington 870 without the folding stock and an extended magazine tube during their heists.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5KN
A police officer escorting Suttel to the hospital is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5KN.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Another police officer at the hospital uses a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with railed handguards.
IMI Uzi
Members of Momon's first robbery gang attempt to kill him and his family with an Uzi when he decides to quit the gang. Later, one of the Lyonnais uses an Uzi during an armored car heist.
M1A1 Thompson
The gangsters also use a M1A1 Thompson during their attempt to kill Momon.
MAT-49
Police officers in the flashbacks are armed with MAT-49 submachine guns.
Ruger MP9
One of Zerbib's henchmen uses a Ruger MP9.
IMI Mini-Uzi
A bodyguard of Nick "the Greek" Karastidis (Etienne Chicot) carries an IMI Mini Uzi when Momon meets him at his Spanish villa.
Rifles
Colt M4A1 Carbine
A police officer guarding Suttel at the hospital carries a M4A1 Carbine, using it to engage the gunmen who are trying to free Suttel.
IMI Galil SAR
One of the gunmen who break Suttel out of police custody uses an IMI Galil SAR.
SIG SG 551
Two of the gunmen use SIG SG 551 rifles, including one that is missing its handguard.
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SIG SG 552
Another gunman fires a scoped SIG SG 552.
Romanian PM. md. 65
Romanian PM. md. 65 rifles are used by both of the robbery gangs that Momon is involved with.
Ruger Mini-14 GB
One of the robbers uses a Ruger Mini-14 with a Choate folding stock and an extended magazine during heist at a postal office. However, the rifle is anachronistic since the heist takes place in 1971 while the Mini-14 was not introduced until 1973.
Ruger AC556K
During the theft of money from a courier vehicle in 1973, one of the Lyonnais holds a Ruger AC556 with a stainless barrel.
MAS-36
Policemen use MAS-36 rifles when apprehending Momon and Serge in 1974.
IMI Galil MAR
One of Nick the Greek's bodyguards holds a IMI Galil MAR.
