The Hit
Criterion Collection DVD cover
The Hit The Grifters The Queen ) starring John Hurt , Terence Stamp , Laura del Sol, and in his very first feature film, Tim Roth . The film was shot almost entirely on location in Spain and features Spanish firearms almost exclusively.
The following weapons were used in the film The Hit : Error creating thumbnail: File missing WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Llama Comanche Myron (Tim Roth ) carries a Llama Comanche for most of the film. Braddock (John Hurt ) later takes it and tosses it away.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Llama Comanche - .357 Magnum Error creating thumbnail: File missing Myron sticks his Comanche in Parker's (Terence Stamp ) face. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Braddock compares Parker to his photo while Myron holds him at gunpoint. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Myron's Comanche on the ground in front of Parker. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Astra A-50 Braddock carries an Astra A-50 for most of the film. Myron briefly takes it.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Astra A-50 - .380 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Braddock cocks his A-50 in a very unusual way, using the fingertips of his weak hand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The frame mounted safety can be seen in this shot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Braddock levels his A-50 at Parker. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "9mm C" (for "9mm Corto") can be seen in this closeup. ("Corto" is Spanish for "short", and "9mm Short" is another name for .380 ACP.) Star Model C Braddock carries a Star Model C as a backup weapon.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Star Model C - .25 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Braddock reaches for his backup in an ankle holster. The diamond Star logo is visible here. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Braddock points his pistol at Maggie (Laura del Sol). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Braddock fires a few rounds to stage a robbery. Star Z70 Spanish officers carry Star Z70 submachine guns.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A brief shot of Juan's empty pistol as he goes careening over a car hood. Unidentifiable revolver A British plainclothes officer checks his revolver in the prologue. It makes only a brief appearance, and given the glare of the windshield, proper identification is pretty much impossible. It appears to be some sort of side-break revolver.
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