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The Old Guard
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The Old Guard is a 2020 Netflix adaptation of a graphic novel by by Greg Rucka (author) and Leandro Fernandez (artist). Rucka wrote the screenplay for the film, which was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It stars Charlize Theron as the leader of an unnamed band of immortal warriors.
Conceptually, the film combines elements of the popular Highlander franchise with the modern John Wick sensibility, presenting an entertaining take on the fantasy of humans that don't age and can't be killed. In a nod to the characters' extreme age (the main characters are all at least several hundred years old) several of them use quasi-historical weapons as well as contemporary firearms.
Pistols
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS pistol (standing in for the Beretta M9) is carried by Marine Corps MPs.
Glock 17
Most of the government agents use Glock 17 Gen 5 pistols, some of which are confiscated and used by the main characters.
Glock in CAA Micro Coversion Kit
Andy uses a CAA MCK (Micro Conversion Kit) with a Glock pistol.
Heckler & Koch HK45
Booker briefly uses an HK45.
Heckler & Koch USP
Andy and Nile use a 2-tone HK USP at several times in the movie.
Makarov PM
A Russian pilot brings a Makarov PM (actually probably a Norinco Type 59 stand-in) onto an airplane, where it is taken by Riley.
Unidentified Pistol
Andy holds a prop pistol with a very obviously plugged barrel.
Assault Rifles
Heckler & Koch G36
Booker and a variety of government agents use HK G36C assault rifles as their primary weapons.
IMI Tavor TAR-21
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP7
An H&K MP7A1 is briefly seen during a firefight.
Rifles / Carbines
Norinco Type 56
Sudanese guards are armed with Norinco Type 56 rifles.
Heckler & Koch HK M27 IAR
Several characters use HK M27 IAR rifles throughout the film.
Unidentified Sniper Rifle
Nicky uses a scoped rifle a couple of times in the film, but we're never given a clear view of it.
Other
Grenade Launcher
A mercenary uses a grenade launcher, seen only in this quick, obstructed shot.
Labrys
Andy identifies herself as "Andromache the Scythian," referencing an empire from the 8th century BCE. The edged weapon she wields is a modernized version of the Labrys, a double-headed battle axe associated with mythical immortal characters such as Zeus.
Swords
Nicky and Joe both died during the Crusades; Nicky as a Crusader, and Joe as a Saracen. In a nod to this history, Joe carries a cruciform-hilted, double-edged, single-handed sword that looks similar to those used by Christian knights during the High Middle Ages throughout Europe. Joe wields a fantasy version of a scimitar, a curved backsword that was popular with Middle-Eastern warriors during the Middle Ages. It's worth noting that "Scimitar" is an anglicized version of the Italian word "scimitarra," and refers generically to curved swords. Different cultures throughout Asia and the ancient Middle and Near East used different forms of these swords, for which they had their own names. The sword that Joe uses (more clearly visible in the film poster) looks more like the type that is used primarily for modern belly-dancing performances than an actual medieval relic.
