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'''''The Siege''''' was a 1998 thriller directed by [[Edward Zwick]] and starred [[Denzel Washington]] as an FBI agent dealing with a series of terrorist attacks that threaten to cripple the city of New York. The film is notable for its depiction of the reaction to such an attack on US soil, especially preceding the tragic events of 9/11. The cast included [[Annette Bening]], [[Tony Shalhoub]], and [[Bruce Willis]]. | '''''The Siege''''' was a 1998 thriller directed by [[Edward Zwick]] and starred [[Denzel Washington]] as an FBI agent dealing with a series of terrorist attacks that threaten to cripple the city of New York. The film is notable for its depiction of the reaction to such an attack on US soil, especially preceding the tragic events of 9/11. The cast included [[Annette Bening]], [[Tony Shalhoub]], and [[Bruce Willis]]. | ||
{{Film Title|The Siege}} | |||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==SIG-Sauer P226== | |||
== SIG-Sauer P226 == | |||
The main protagonist of the film, FBI ASAC (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard ([[Denzel Washington]]) and several of his fellow FBI agents carry [[SIG-Sauer P226]] pistols as their standard sidearms. | The main protagonist of the film, FBI ASAC (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard ([[Denzel Washington]]) and several of his fellow FBI agents carry [[SIG-Sauer P226]] pistols as their standard sidearms. | ||
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:SiegeP226-1.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A publicity photograph of Hub aiming his SIG-Sauer P226 (this is from the climax of the film).]] | [[Image:SiegeP226-1.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A publicity photograph of Hub aiming his SIG-Sauer P226 (this is from the climax of the film).]] | ||
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[[Image:Siege-P226-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hub gets into firing stance and fires upon the hostage taker at the school with his P226.]] | [[Image:Siege-P226-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hub gets into firing stance and fires upon the hostage taker at the school with his P226.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-P226-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hub after killing the hostage-taker in the school with his P226.]] | [[Image:Siege-P226-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hub after killing the hostage-taker in the school with his P226.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-P226-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I'm not joking. Put the phone down, put your hands up." Hub shows his badge and his SIG to Tariq Husseini ([[Amro Salama]]) during the raid on the Redhook chop shop.]] | [[Image:Siege-P226-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"I'm not joking. Put the phone down, put your hands up."'' Hub shows his badge and his SIG to Tariq Husseini ([[Amro Salama]]) during the raid on the Redhook chop shop.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-P226-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Frank Haddad ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) draws his own weapon as they capture the Army intelligence officers spying on the FBI.]] | [[Image:Siege-P226-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Frank Haddad ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) draws his own weapon as they capture the Army intelligence officers spying on the FBI.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-P226-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Ah, microwave!" Agent Haddad holds his P226 on the army officers.]] | [[Image:Siege-P226-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Ah, microwave!"'' Agent Haddad holds his P226 on the army officers.]] | ||
==Glock 19== | ==Glock 19== | ||
The NYPD officers throughout the movie carry [[Glock 19]] pistols as their sidearms. Some of the FBI and CIA agents also use them. | The NYPD officers throughout the movie carry [[Glock 19]] pistols as their sidearms. Some of the FBI and CIA agents also use them. | ||
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Siege-G19-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NYPD officer with a Glock 19 during during the incident on MTA Bus #5287.]] | [[Image:Siege-G19-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NYPD officer with a Glock 19 during during the incident on MTA Bus #5287.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-G19-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent points a Glock 19 at a soldier during the climax.]] | [[Image:Siege-G19-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent points a Glock 19 at a soldier during the climax.]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
One weapon used by the Army during their occupation is the [[Beretta 92FS]] pistol (standing in for the military M9). One soldier can be seen holding one on Hubbard's decoy, and another is presumably the weapon General Deveraux uses to kill Tariq Husseini ([[Amro Salama]]). Also, it's difficult to tell (because of the light), but it appears that the terrorist in the safehouse who collects the pizza box (with bomb) also has a Beretta lying on the table. | One weapon used by the Army during their occupation is the [[Beretta 92FS]] pistol (standing in for the military M9). One soldier can be seen holding one on Hubbard's decoy, and another is presumably the weapon General Deveraux uses to kill Tariq Husseini ([[Amro Salama]]). Also, it's difficult to tell (because of the light), but it appears that the terrorist in the safehouse who collects the pizza box (with bomb) also has a Beretta lying on the table. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb| | |||
[[Image:Siege-92F-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier draws his Beretta 92FS on Hub's decoy.]] | [[Image:Siege-92F-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier draws his Beretta 92FS on Hub's decoy.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-92F-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier points his Beretta at an FBI agent at the climax.]] | [[Image:Siege-92F-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier points his Beretta at an FBI agent at the climax.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-MP5-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun on the table in the safehouse appears to be a Beretta]] | [[Image:Siege-MP5-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun on the table in the safehouse appears to be a Beretta]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson 5904== | ==Smith & Wesson 5904== | ||
In the climax of the film, one of the FBI Agents appears to be carrying a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. | In the climax of the film, one of the FBI Agents appears to be carrying a [[Smith & Wesson 5904]]. | ||
[[Image:S&W5904LateModel.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Late Model Smith & Wesson 5904 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:S&W5904LateModel.jpg |thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Siege-5904-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI Agent (circled) holds what appears to be a S&W 5904 in the climax of the film.]] | [[Image:Siege-5904-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI Agent (circled) holds what appears to be a S&W 5904 in the climax of the film.]] | ||
== Ruger KP94 == | ==Ruger KP94== | ||
During the standoff at the bath house, Samir Nazhde ([[Sami Bouajila]]) holds Sharon Bridger ([[Annette Bening]]) at gunpoint using a [[ | During the standoff at the bath house, Samir Nazhde ([[Sami Bouajila]]) holds Sharon Bridger ([[Annette Bening]]) at gunpoint using a [[Ruger KP94]] pistol. | ||
[[Image:RugerP94.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger KP94DC (decocker model) 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:RugerP94.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Siege-P94-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samir with his Ruger KP94.]] | [[Image:Siege-P94-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samir with his Ruger KP94.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-P94-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samir holds his Ruger KP94 (with normal safety) on Elise Kraft/Sharon Bridger.]] | [[Image:Siege-P94-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samir holds his Ruger KP94 (with normal safety) on Elise Kraft/Sharon Bridger.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
== Remington 870 == | ==Remington 870== | ||
Both the FBI agents and many NYPD officers are seen carrying [[Remington 870]] shotguns fitted with top-folding stocks. One of these shotguns is wielded by Agent Frank Haddad ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) during the hostage situation at the school. | |||
Both the FBI agents and many NYPD officers are seen carrying [[ | |||
[[Image:Black870folder.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 12 Gauge w/ folding stock]] | [[Image:Black870folder.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 12 Gauge w/ folding stock]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-R870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI HRT agents advance up the stairs towards an apartment being used by the terrorists at a safehouse; the officer on point has a Remington 870 with a folding stock. Note that this shot was reused in the film ''[[Light It Up]]''.]] | [[Image:Siege-R870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI HRT agents advance up the stairs towards an apartment being used by the terrorists at a safehouse; the officer on point has a Remington 870 with a folding stock. Note that this shot was reused in the film ''[[Light It Up]]''.]] | ||
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==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
Another weapon wielded by many of the FBI Agents is the [[Ithaca 37]] riot model. Agent Frank Haddad ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) carries one of these shotguns during the raid on the CIA safehouse. | Another weapon wielded by many of the FBI Agents is the [[Ithaca 37]] riot model. Agent Frank Haddad ([[Tony Shalhoub]]) carries one of these shotguns during the raid on the CIA safehouse. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca Model 37 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-Ithaca-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Fred Darius ([[Jack Gwaltney]]) gets out of the car with an Ithaca 37.]] | [[Image:Siege-Ithaca-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Fred Darius ([[Jack Gwaltney]]) gets out of the car with an Ithaca 37.]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Colt 9mm SMG (RO635)== | ==Colt 9mm SMG (RO635)== | ||
During the opening scene in which a team of American black ops soldiers capture the Sheik, they use [[M16 rifle series#Colt 9mm Submachine Gun|Colt 9mm submachine guns]] (RO635) which appear to be fitted with C-More sights. For some reason, the Colt SMGs sound suppressed when they are fired, even though they clearly do not have sound suppressors attached. | During the opening scene in which a team of American black ops soldiers capture the Sheik, they use [[M16 rifle series#Colt 9mm Submachine Gun|Colt 9mm submachine guns]] (RO635) which appear to be fitted with C-More sights. For some reason, the Colt SMGs sound suppressed when they are fired, even though they clearly do not have sound suppressors attached. | ||
[[Image:Colt-9mm--SMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt SMG (RO635) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Colt-9mm--SMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt SMG (RO635) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-RO635-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One soldier passes his comrade a Colt 9mm SMG so that they can take down the Sheik's bodyguards]] | [[Image:Siege-RO635-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One soldier passes his comrade a Colt 9mm SMG so that they can take down the Sheik's bodyguards]] | ||
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[[Image:Siege-MP5-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The HRT agents at ease after clearing the apartment]] | [[Image:Siege-MP5-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The HRT agents at ease after clearing the apartment]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (mocked-up as MP5A3)== | ==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (mocked-up as MP5A3)== | ||
At least one of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|MP5A3]] submachine guns used by an FBI HRT member during the safehouse raid is actually a [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] carbine mocked up as an MP5A3 (judging by the all-metal lower receiver). | |||
At least one of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|MP5A3]] submachine guns used by an FBI HRT member during the safehouse raid is actually a [[ | |||
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Heckler & Koch HK94A3 converted to a resemble an MP5A3, with a chopped barrel and converted to auto, with a third firing position added to the lower receiver. This may be one of the actual screen-used guns from ''[[Air Force One]]'' (unconfirmed).]] | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Heckler & Koch HK94A3 converted to a resemble an MP5A3, with a chopped barrel and converted to auto, with a third firing position added to the lower receiver. This may be one of the actual screen-used guns from ''[[Air Force One]]'' (unconfirmed).]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-MP5-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI HRT agents fire upon the terrorists. The operator on the right has what appears to be an HK94A3 with a chopped barrel (judging by the lower receiver, if you enlarge this picture to its full resolution).]] | [[Image:Siege-MP5-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI HRT agents fire upon the terrorists. The operator on the right has what appears to be an HK94A3 with a chopped barrel (judging by the lower receiver, if you enlarge this picture to its full resolution).]] | ||
== IMI Uzi == | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
During the hostage situation at the schoolhouse, the terrorist holding hostages can be seen wielding an [[Uzi#Uzi|Uzi]] as he paces about. Despite having the responding police and FBI personnel out-gunned, he's still easily taken down when Hubbard catches him off guard. One of the terrorists in the safehouse raid is also seen using an Uzi. This is a slight cultural irony, as the Uzi is primarily produced in Israel, and is being used by Arab terrorists. | During the hostage situation at the schoolhouse, the terrorist holding hostages can be seen wielding an [[Uzi#Uzi|Uzi]] as he paces about. Despite having the responding police and FBI personnel out-gunned, he's still easily taken down when Hubbard catches him off guard. One of the terrorists in the safehouse raid is also seen using an Uzi. This is a slight cultural irony, as the Uzi is primarily produced in Israel, and is being used by Arab terrorists. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the terrorists at the safehouse dives under the couch to retrieve his Uzi submachine gun.]] | [[Image:Siege-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the terrorists at the safehouse dives under the couch to retrieve his Uzi submachine gun.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Savage 10FP== | ==Savage 10FP== | ||
During the Bus 87 incident, NYPD ESU snipers are briefly seen getting into position with [[Savage 10/110 Series Rifles|Savage 10FP]] sniper rifles fitted with Harris bipods. | During the Bus 87 incident, NYPD ESU snipers are briefly seen getting into position with [[Savage 10/110 Series Rifles|Savage 10FP]] sniper rifles fitted with Harris bipods. | ||
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[[Image:Siege-Savage-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another sniper aims his Savage 10FP at the bus.]] | [[Image:Siege-Savage-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another sniper aims his Savage 10FP at the bus.]] | ||
== AKM == | ==AKM== | ||
When the HRT team raids the terrorist safehouse, one of the terrorists engages the FBI in a shootout using an [[AKM]] assault rifle, though is inevitably taken down, shooting blindly and so rapidly that he hits one of his own comrades who gets in the line of fire. As with most of the AKMs used in Hollywood, this is most likely to be a full-auto conversion of an Egyptian-made Maadi ARM. | When the HRT team raids the terrorist safehouse, one of the terrorists engages the FBI in a shootout using an [[AKM]] assault rifle, though is inevitably taken down, shooting blindly and so rapidly that he hits one of his own comrades who gets in the line of fire. As with most of the AKMs used in Hollywood, this is most likely to be a full-auto conversion of an Egyptian-made Maadi ARM. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-AKM-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The second terrorist in the safehouse brings up an AKM to fire upon the FBI tactical team.]] | [[Image:Siege-AKM-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The second terrorist in the safehouse brings up an AKM to fire upon the FBI tactical team.]] | ||
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[[Image:Siege-AKM-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The terrorist continues to blindly fire his AKM without watching where he's aiming.]] | [[Image:Siege-AKM-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The terrorist continues to blindly fire his AKM without watching where he's aiming.]] | ||
== M16A2 | ==M16A2== | ||
The [[M16A2]] assault rifle features prominently in the movie; almost every soldier involved in the occupation of Brooklyn is seen carrying one. A notable point in the film is that when Maj. General William Deveraux ([[Bruce Willis]]) is describing what the occupation will entail, he distinctly mentions the "[[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 assault rifle]]", though the U.S. military had switched to the M16A2 years prior to the events in the film, and indeed the M16A2s are by far the most common rifles in the movie. It is also possible that many of the prop weapons used in the movie are semi-automatic AR-15 A2s, standing in for the M16A2 (since they're never fired). | The [[M16A2]] assault rifle features prominently in the movie; almost every soldier involved in the occupation of Brooklyn is seen carrying one. A notable point in the film is that when Maj. General William Deveraux ([[Bruce Willis]]) is describing what the occupation will entail, he distinctly mentions the "[[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 assault rifle]]", though the U.S. military had switched to the M16A2 years prior to the events in the film, and indeed the M16A2s are by far the most common rifles in the movie. It is also possible that many of the prop weapons used in the movie are semi-automatic AR-15 A2s, standing in for the M16A2 (since they're never fired). | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-M16A2-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|U.S. soldiers rounding up Arab boys for transfer to the internment camps with M16A2 rifles.]] | [[Image:Siege-M16A2-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|U.S. soldiers rounding up Arab boys for transfer to the internment camps with M16A2 rifles.]] | ||
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==MGC M16 Replica== | ==MGC M16 Replica== | ||
It appears that some [[M16 rifle series#Non Firing Replicas of the M16 Rifle|MGC M16]] replica assault rifles are used by the U.S. Army soldiers in the movie. Some may be modified to look like M16A2s by adding A2-style handguards and A1-style birdcage flash hiders, but it's hard to tell. | It appears that some [[M16 rifle series#Non Firing Replicas of the M16 Rifle|MGC M16]] replica assault rifles are used by the U.S. Army soldiers in the movie. Some may be modified to look like M16A2s by adding A2-style handguards and A1-style birdcage flash hiders, but it's hard to tell. | ||
[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MGC M16 replica rifle]] | [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MGC M16 replica rifle]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-MGCM16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in the center appears to be carrying an MGC M16 replica (this weapon was previously mis-identified as an M16A1, but it is more likely an MGC replica).]] | [[Image:Siege-MGCM16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in the center appears to be carrying an MGC M16 replica (this weapon was previously mis-identified as an M16A1, but it is more likely an MGC replica).]] | ||
==XM177-type Carbine== | ==XM177-type Carbine== | ||
Throughout the film, it is possible to see many soldiers carrying [[XM177]] look-a-like carbines. They all have long, bulky flash hiders, which tends to characterize the civilian copies of the XM177, like the one seen below. So these are probably some semi-automatic copy standing in for the military-spec XM177E2. | Throughout the film, it is possible to see many soldiers carrying [[XM177]] look-a-like carbines. They all have long, bulky flash hiders, which tends to characterize the civilian copies of the XM177, like the one seen below. So these are probably some semi-automatic copy standing in for the military-spec XM177E2. | ||
[[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic rifle - 5.56mm. This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.]] | [[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic rifle - 5.56mm. This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-XM177-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|U.S. soldiers entering Brooklyn; the soldier in the woodland camo BDUs is carrying a semi-automatic copy of an XM177 (note the long flash hider, similar to the rifle in the picture above).]] | [[Image:Siege-XM177-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|U.S. soldiers entering Brooklyn; the soldier in the woodland camo BDUs is carrying a semi-automatic copy of an XM177 (note the long flash hider, similar to the rifle in the picture above).]] | ||
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=Heavy Weapons= | =Heavy Weapons= | ||
==M203 Grenade Launcher== | |||
== M203 Grenade Launcher == | |||
Throughout the movie, it is possible to spot an [[XM177]]-type carbine fitted with an [[M203 grenade launcher]] in the hands of soldiers. It appears to be the exact same prop weapon being reused multiple times in different scenes. | Throughout the movie, it is possible to spot an [[XM177]]-type carbine fitted with an [[M203 grenade launcher]] in the hands of soldiers. It appears to be the exact same prop weapon being reused multiple times in different scenes. | ||
[[Image:M203xm177.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on XM177 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M203xm177.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on XM177 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At a checkpoint, a soldier in DCUs searches a suspect. He is holding a mock XM177 with an M203.]] | [[Image:Siege-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At a checkpoint, a soldier in DCUs searches a suspect. He is holding a mock XM177 with an M203.]] | ||
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== M60 Machine Gun == | == M60 Machine Gun == | ||
In several scenes, Humvees and Cadillac-Gage Commando APCs can be seen with [[M60 machine gun]]s mounted on them, most notably when General Deveraux is giving his press conference about the declaration of martial law and when the Army crashes the FBI's raid on the Redhook chop-shop. | In several scenes, Humvees and Cadillac-Gage Commando APCs can be seen with [[M60 machine gun]]s mounted on them, most notably when General Deveraux is giving his press conference about the declaration of martial law and when the Army crashes the FBI's raid on the Redhook chop-shop. | ||
[[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-M60-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S. soldier mans an M60 atop a Humvee]] | [[Image:Siege-M60-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S. soldier mans an M60 atop a Humvee]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-M60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S. soldier firing an M60 from a Cadillac-Gage Commando APC during the raid on the chop-shop]] | [[Image:Siege-M60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S. soldier firing an M60 from a Cadillac-Gage Commando APC during the raid on the chop-shop]] | ||
== Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun == | ==Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
When the Army crashes the FBI's raid on the Redhook chop-shop, one of the Commando APCs can be briefly seen with a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun]] on the roof. | When the Army crashes the FBI's raid on the Redhook chop-shop, one of the Commando APCs can be briefly seen with a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun]] on the roof. | ||
[[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M3 .50 BMG]] | [[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M3 .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-M60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S. soldier firing a Browning M3 in the background (behind the soldier firing the M60) during the raid on the chop-shop]] | [[Image:Siege-M60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S. soldier firing a Browning M3 in the background (behind the soldier firing the M60) during the raid on the chop-shop]] | ||
=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
== M26 Hand Grenade == | ==M26 Hand Grenade== | ||
During the raid on the Redhook chop-shop, one of the terrorists inside uses the distraction created by the arrival of the Army to pull an [[M26 hand grenade]], the detonation of which provokes the soldiers outside to open up on the shop with everything they have, and Hubbard and Husseini barely escape the onslaught. | During the raid on the Redhook chop-shop, one of the terrorists inside uses the distraction created by the arrival of the Army to pull an [[M26 hand grenade]], the detonation of which provokes the soldiers outside to open up on the shop with everything they have, and Hubbard and Husseini barely escape the onslaught. | ||
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:Siege-grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist pulls an M26 hand grenade when the Army surrounds the chop-shop]] | [[Image:Siege-grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist pulls an M26 hand grenade when the Army surrounds the chop-shop]] | ||
Revision as of 18:27, 21 April 2014
The Siege was a 1998 thriller directed by Edward Zwick and starred Denzel Washington as an FBI agent dealing with a series of terrorist attacks that threaten to cripple the city of New York. The film is notable for its depiction of the reaction to such an attack on US soil, especially preceding the tragic events of 9/11. The cast included Annette Bening, Tony Shalhoub, and Bruce Willis.
The following weapons were used in the film The Siege:
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Handguns
SIG-Sauer P226
The main protagonist of the film, FBI ASAC (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard (Denzel Washington) and several of his fellow FBI agents carry SIG-Sauer P226 pistols as their standard sidearms.
Glock 19
The NYPD officers throughout the movie carry Glock 19 pistols as their sidearms. Some of the FBI and CIA agents also use them.
Beretta 92FS
One weapon used by the Army during their occupation is the Beretta 92FS pistol (standing in for the military M9). One soldier can be seen holding one on Hubbard's decoy, and another is presumably the weapon General Deveraux uses to kill Tariq Husseini (Amro Salama). Also, it's difficult to tell (because of the light), but it appears that the terrorist in the safehouse who collects the pizza box (with bomb) also has a Beretta lying on the table.
Smith & Wesson 5904
In the climax of the film, one of the FBI Agents appears to be carrying a Smith & Wesson 5904.
Ruger KP94
During the standoff at the bath house, Samir Nazhde (Sami Bouajila) holds Sharon Bridger (Annette Bening) at gunpoint using a Ruger KP94 pistol.
Shotguns
Remington 870
Both the FBI agents and many NYPD officers are seen carrying Remington 870 shotguns fitted with top-folding stocks. One of these shotguns is wielded by Agent Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub) during the hostage situation at the school.
Ithaca 37
Another weapon wielded by many of the FBI Agents is the Ithaca 37 riot model. Agent Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub) carries one of these shotguns during the raid on the CIA safehouse.
Submachine Guns
Colt 9mm SMG (RO635)
During the opening scene in which a team of American black ops soldiers capture the Sheik, they use Colt 9mm submachine guns (RO635) which appear to be fitted with C-More sights. For some reason, the Colt SMGs sound suppressed when they are fired, even though they clearly do not have sound suppressors attached.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
During both bus incidents, officers of the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit can be seen carrying Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns fitted with Surefire forearms and flashlights, as per norm with SWAT-issue MP5s. FBI HRT members can also be seen carrying MP5A3s fitted with laser pointers and red dot sights during the raid on the terrorist safehouse.
Curiously, the FBI's MP5A3s have the "Navy"-style lower receivers and Surefire forearms when they are advancing up the stairs, but when they enter the terrorists' apartment and begin firing at them, the MP5s suddenly have the older-style SEF lower receivers and lack the Surefire forearms. It is likely that the MP5s used prior to entry are airsoft replicas.
Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (mocked-up as MP5A3)
At least one of the MP5A3 submachine guns used by an FBI HRT member during the safehouse raid is actually a Heckler & Koch HK94A3 carbine mocked up as an MP5A3 (judging by the all-metal lower receiver).
IMI Uzi
During the hostage situation at the schoolhouse, the terrorist holding hostages can be seen wielding an Uzi as he paces about. Despite having the responding police and FBI personnel out-gunned, he's still easily taken down when Hubbard catches him off guard. One of the terrorists in the safehouse raid is also seen using an Uzi. This is a slight cultural irony, as the Uzi is primarily produced in Israel, and is being used by Arab terrorists.
Rifles
Savage 10FP
During the Bus 87 incident, NYPD ESU snipers are briefly seen getting into position with Savage 10FP sniper rifles fitted with Harris bipods.
AKM
When the HRT team raids the terrorist safehouse, one of the terrorists engages the FBI in a shootout using an AKM assault rifle, though is inevitably taken down, shooting blindly and so rapidly that he hits one of his own comrades who gets in the line of fire. As with most of the AKMs used in Hollywood, this is most likely to be a full-auto conversion of an Egyptian-made Maadi ARM.
M16A2
The M16A2 assault rifle features prominently in the movie; almost every soldier involved in the occupation of Brooklyn is seen carrying one. A notable point in the film is that when Maj. General William Deveraux (Bruce Willis) is describing what the occupation will entail, he distinctly mentions the "M16A1 assault rifle", though the U.S. military had switched to the M16A2 years prior to the events in the film, and indeed the M16A2s are by far the most common rifles in the movie. It is also possible that many of the prop weapons used in the movie are semi-automatic AR-15 A2s, standing in for the M16A2 (since they're never fired).
MGC M16 Replica
It appears that some MGC M16 replica assault rifles are used by the U.S. Army soldiers in the movie. Some may be modified to look like M16A2s by adding A2-style handguards and A1-style birdcage flash hiders, but it's hard to tell.
XM177-type Carbine
Throughout the film, it is possible to see many soldiers carrying XM177 look-a-like carbines. They all have long, bulky flash hiders, which tends to characterize the civilian copies of the XM177, like the one seen below. So these are probably some semi-automatic copy standing in for the military-spec XM177E2.
Heavy Weapons
M203 Grenade Launcher
Throughout the movie, it is possible to spot an XM177-type carbine fitted with an M203 grenade launcher in the hands of soldiers. It appears to be the exact same prop weapon being reused multiple times in different scenes.
M60 Machine Gun
In several scenes, Humvees and Cadillac-Gage Commando APCs can be seen with M60 machine guns mounted on them, most notably when General Deveraux is giving his press conference about the declaration of martial law and when the Army crashes the FBI's raid on the Redhook chop-shop.
Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun
When the Army crashes the FBI's raid on the Redhook chop-shop, one of the Commando APCs can be briefly seen with a Browning M3 heavy machine gun on the roof.
Grenades
M26 Hand Grenade
During the raid on the Redhook chop-shop, one of the terrorists inside uses the distraction created by the arrival of the Army to pull an M26 hand grenade, the detonation of which provokes the soldiers outside to open up on the shop with everything they have, and Hubbard and Husseini barely escape the onslaught.
