Soldiers of Fortune Christian Slater as a former special forces soldier who is hired by an adventure company to escort a group of wealthy men into a real war zone while keeping them safe. The movie was filmed primarily in the Ukraine and the cast includes James Cromwell , Dominic Monaghan , Sean Bean , and Ving Rhames . The film had a very limited theatrical run in the US before being released on video.
The following weapons were used in the film Soldiers of Fortune :
Pistols Beretta 92FS The Beretta 92FS is wielded by several characters, including Craig McCenzie (Christian Slater ) and Mason (Colm Meaney ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Craig McCenzie (Christian Slater ) holds the Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Production image of Magda (Sarah Ann Schultz ) with the pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Magda (Sarah Ann Schultz ) with the pistol. CZ 75B A CZ 75B is wielded by Dimidov (Sean Bean ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing CZ 75B - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A production still of the CZ 75B as wielded by Dimidov (Sean Bean ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing A CZ 75B is wielded by Dimidov (Sean Bean ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cecilia (Oksana Korostyshevskaya) with the CZ. Blow F06 At his residence, Haussman (James Cromwell ) is seen pulling a stainless pistol and firing it at a bottle. This pistol appears to be a Blow F06 blank-fire only handgun. This pistol is also used throughout the film by other characters as well.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Blow F06 with nickel finish - 9mm P.A.K. blanks Error creating thumbnail: File missing At his residence, Haussman (James Cromwell ) is seen pulling a stainless pistol and firing it at a bottle. This pistol appears to be a Blow F06 blank-fire only handgun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An arms dealer chambers the same pistol. Submachine Guns Heckler & Koch MP5K Craig is seen with what appears to be a suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5K during the opening mission in Afghanistan. Since this weapon is actually seen firing, it's likely that this weapon is actually a Blow Crazy blank-firing replica modeled after the MP5K.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Blow Crazy - 9mm P.A.K. blanks Error creating thumbnail: File missing Craig with the suppressed MP5K mockup. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Since this weapon is actually seen firing, it's likely that this weapon is actually a Blow Crazy blank-firing replica modeled after the MP5K. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Publicity still of Craig (Christian Slater ) with the firearm. Here, the firearm appears to be a more accurate-looking replica than the Blow Crazy. Ekol ASI Uzi An Ekol ASI UZI is seen in the hands of guards during an arms deal. Women aboard Dimidov's boat also open fire with this weapon.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ekol ASI Uzi - 9mm P.A.K. blanks. Error creating thumbnail: File missing On the left, the Ekol ASI UZI is seen in the hands of guards during an arms deal. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Women aboard Dimidov's boat also open fire with the ASI UZI. Assault Rifles Colt M4A1 Mason's operatives are armed with what appear to be replicas of the M4A1 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mason's men are seen wielding M4s in a production image Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKS-74U Craig (Christian Slater uses an AKS-74U for much of the film, starting from the training base in Romania. One of Lupo's mercenaries also uses an AKS-74U in the attack on the rebel camp.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Craig (right) uses an AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Production image of Christian Slater with the AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Craig with his AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary uses an AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing In the background, Craig carries the AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Craig fires the AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKS-74 What appear to be AKS-74 rifles with black synthetic furniture are also used in the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKS-74 - 5.45x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Charles Herbert Vandebeer (Charlie Bewley ) takes target practice with the rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Haussman takes target practice with the rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary opens fire with the rifle. FN SCAR-L CQC An FN SCAR-L CQC can be seen in the video advertising the project "Soldier of Fortune".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing The man on the left is holding a SCAR-L CQC. Machine Guns PK A heavily-customized PK machine gun is the main firearm wielded by Grimaud (Ving Rhames ). This particular machine gun has been fitted with a mock MG42 -type barrel above the real barrel to fit a scope and M16-type carry handle on a rail. Unmodified PKs are also seen in the film. The machine guns used in the film are original PKs rather than the later PKMs , as noted by their fluted rear barrels and larger curved gas blocks.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing PK - 7.62x54mmR Error creating thumbnail: File missing The clearly visible fake MG42 barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Production image of Grimaud (Ving Rhames ) with the modified PK. Closer shot of the PK Error creating thumbnail: File missing Grimaud (Ving Rhames ) shows off his custom PK. Note the M16-style carry handle on the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closeup of the custom PK with the MG42-type barrel mounted above the real barrel. Note also the M16-style carry handle on the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An unmodified PK is seen on the table. RPK Light Machine Gun An RPK light machine gun is seen on an arms table as well as wielded by men employed by Mason (Colm Meaney ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPK light machine gun with 75-round drum magazine - 7.62x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The RPK is seen on the left. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The RPK is seen on the left manned by one of Mason's men. Vektor SS-77 A Vektor SS-77 machine gun is used by one of Mason's mercenaries.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Vektor SS-77 - 7.62x51mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Vektor SS-77 machine gun on the left. Sniper Rifles Benelli R1 A Benelli R1 semi-automatic rifle is used by Haussman (James Cromwell ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Benelli R1 - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Haussman charges his rifle. The Benelli stamp is clearly seen here. Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle An Mk 12 SPR is used by a Special Forces soldier to cover Craig during the mission in Afghanistan.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing SVD Dragunov - 7.6x54mmR Error creating thumbnail: File missing An SVD Dragunov is found by Haussman (James Cromwell ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Haussman fires the rifle. Launchers RPG-22 Dimidov is seen using what appears to be an RPG-22 rocket launcher to take out a pirate boat. Grimaud also picks up what appears to be an RPG-22, and finally uses it against Colonel Lupo's boat.
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