Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
The Manchurian Candidate is the 2004 feature film remake of John Frankenheimer 's classic 1962 political thriller of the same name . As in the original, the plot centers around a decorated US Army soldier who is part of a powerful political family and the possibility that he may have been brainwashed after being captured during a battle (the setting is now updated to the 1991 Gulf War instead of the Korean War). The film was directed by Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs ) and stars Denzel Washington , Meryl Streep , Jon Voight , and Liev Schreiber .
The following weapons were used in the 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate :
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Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
Both Bennett Marco (Denzel Washington ) and Raymond Shaw (Liev Schreiber ) are seen firing the M60 machine gun mounted on a Humvee during the Desert Storm ambush.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bennett Marco (Denzel Washington ) fires the M60 while wearing his NOD.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bennett Marco (Denzel Washington ) with the M60.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A flashback shows Raymond Shaw (Liev Schreiber ) using the M60.
Rifles/Carbines
M16A2
Marco and several of his men are seen carrying M16A2 rifles during the Desert Storm battle. These weapons are also later seen in the hands of National Guard soldiers in New York City in 2004.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Members of Marco's unit including PFC Robert Baker (Anthony Mackie ) are armed with the M16A2 as they exit the damaged APC during the ambush.
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AKM
What appear to be AKM rifles are seen used by enemy combatants that engage Marco and the lost platoon.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing At the left, an insurgent with the AK rifle as the APC is about to crash.
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Remington 700PSS
Near the end of the film, Marco is seen assembling a Remington 700PSS rifle fitted with a scope and suppressor.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Near the end of the film, Marco is seen assembling a Remington 700PSS rifle fitted with a scope and suppressor.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
The Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is seen in the hands of the men riding in the helicopter that tosses gas grenades onto Marco's position during the ambush.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is seen in the hands of the men riding in the helicopter that tosses gas grenades onto Marco's position during the ambush.
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
During a medical procedure, Marco watches Raymond Shaw and some other men handling Beretta 92FS pistols. Rosie is also seen pulling what appears to be a Beretta near the end of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing During a medical procedure, Marco watches Raymond Shaw and some other men handling Beretta 92FS pistols.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rosie (Kimberly Elise ) is also seen pulling what appears to be a Beretta near the end of the film.
Glock 17
During a medical procedure, a masked individual handles a Glock 17 pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing During a medical procedure, a Glock 17 is seen at the far right.
Glock 26
Marco is also seen pulling out a Glock 26 near the end of the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closeup of the Glock 26 pulled by Marco.
Walther PPK
Rosie (Kimberly Elise ) is seen pulling a Walther PPK on Marco when he tries to strangle her.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rosie (Kimberly Elise ) is seen pulling a Walther PPK on Marco
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is being handled by Marco while undergoing a medical procedure.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is being handled by Marco while undergoing another medical procedure.
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Other
M72 LAW
Marco is seen taking out an enemy combatant who was about to fire an M72 LAW .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Marco sees a combatant with a LAW through his NODs.