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The Killer Elite (1975): Difference between revisions
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[[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Uzi]] | [[File:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Uzi]] | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|MAC-10 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|MAC-10 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:TKE 08.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TKE 08.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Jerome Miller ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen using what appear to be an Uzi during a shootout in Chinatown. In reality, the weapon is a MAC-10 mocked up to resemble an Uzi.]] | ||
[[File:TKE 29.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TKE 29.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Miller fires the Uzi mockup. Note the Uzi front handguards are missing. This was one of the earliest films to use this particular type of mockup, as similar prop weapons were used in several other Hollywood movies, including ''[[The Dogs of War]]'' and ''[[Stripes]]''. ]] | ||
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The Killer Elite is a 1975 thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah that starred James Caan as Mike Locken, a member of a mercenary organization that completes assignments 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. This was one of the earliest films to use this particular type of mockup, and 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 10 Snub
Locken (James Caan) also carries the Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Heckler & Koch G3
Hitman are armed with the Heckler & Koch G3 during the harbor shootout.
