PASKAL The Movie is a 2018 Malaysian military film directed by Adrian Teh, produced by Asia Tropical Films, Golden Screen Cinemas, Multimedia Entertainment, Granatum Ventures and Astro Shaw. Starring Hairul Azreen as Lieutenant Commander Arman Anuar, as he deals with trials and tribulations of being in one of the country's elite forces, the PASKAL (Pasukan Khas Laut). After a peacekeeping mission in Angola that results in one of his closest teammate dead and another dishonorably discharged, he is about to request for a transfer when he is needed one last time for a very dangerous mission - made worse by the return of a rival, and things soon turn personal. This movie also stars Tiger Chen Hu (John Wick 3, The Matrix Reloaded, Man of Tai Chi) as Chinese U.N Sgt Chen Han during mission in Angola.
Parts of the movie is inspired by the bravery and heroism of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) special ops, referencing the true story of PASKAL operatives during their duties as United Nations in Angola in 1998 and the success of recovering the seized MV Bunga Laurel's trade vessel in Gulf of Aden in 2011, dubbed Operation Dawn 8.
The filming of this film costs RM10 million. Shooting is conducted at several locations within and outside the country, such as Lumut, Perak; Semporna, Sabah and Istanbul, Turkey.
The following weapons were used in the film PASKAL The Movie:
'Jeb' can be seen carrying a M1911A1 as his sidearm of choice after going rogue. He is seen taunting the PASKAL operatives with the pistol in his waistbelt during the market recon.
The Beretta 92FS is the sidearm of the UN personnel backing up Arman's group, which Lieutenant 'Jeb' takes one from them during the shootout against Angolan militias.
A Ruger GP100 is seen in the hands of the Angolan food truck driver moments before his vehicle is ambushed by the Angolan militias. The poor driver didn't even manage to shoot back.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingRuger GP100 in Blued Finish with 6" Barrel, adjustable rear sights & Hogue Grips - .357 Magnum. The Ruger Catalog # is GP-161, the Model No. is 1704. Ruger GP100 Revolvers now come with black Hogue grips from the factory.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe driver with his GP100 before he is shot.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5-N
The Heckler & Koch MP5-N is used by PASKAL operatives as their primary weapon, fitted with MP5's Knights Armament Company rail system, Aimpoint M68 Close Combat Optic, Oerlikon Contraves LLM01 Laser Light Module and flash hider.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingPASKAL instructor holds his standard MP5N, fitted with flash hider as he observes the actors conducting the CQC exercise.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
Aside from the MP5-Ns, some the PASKAL team uses Heckler & Koch MP5A5 as their primary instead. These MP5A5s is equipped with Aimpoint M68 CCO, B&T flashlight handguard and Vortex muzzle suppressor. Some are also seen with QD suppressor and vertical grip attached.
The Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is an Lt. Comm. Arman's signature weapon during the retaking of Bunga Laurel and the oilrig siege. It is always seen equipped with an Aimpoint Micro-T, Brügger & Thomet suppressor and 40-round extended magazine.
During the film's opening raid, an AK-74 is used by a few Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. The terrorist leader, Rudy (Amerul Affendi) are also seen with this rifle as his group are captures the oilrig in the coast of Sulu, Sabah.
The Colt M4A1 is a standard assault rifles for Malaysian Armed Forces, featured in the film as the weapon for PASKAL trainees during their selection course. Rudy's men are also seen using railed M4A1's without carrying handle.
The standard service rifle for majority of PASKAL operatives is the Heckler & Koch HK416 carbines. The rifles are fitted with Aimpoint M68 Collimated Combat Optic (CCO), Brügger & Thomet suppressor, Oerlikon Contraves LLM01 Laser Light Module and M320 GLM. In the film's behind the scenes, it is shown with 14.5 inch barrel, Aimpoint M68 CCO and Magpul MOE Carbine Stock.
Several PASKAL snipers are seen using Accuracy International Arctic Warfare sniper rifles fitted with Schmidt & Bender scopes and Harris bipods during the film.
The CheyTach M200 is used by Gagak to engage the Somalian pirate's motherboat during the mission to reclaim the Bunga Laurel merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, near the Arabian sea. Possibly an airsoft replica.
One of Angolan militia during the flashback is seen using the RPG-7 in an attempt to take out the UN armoured personal carrier reinforcement during the ambush.
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