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Red Dawn (2012)
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Red Dawn is the 2012 remake of the 1984 Charlie Sheen/Patrick Swayze film of the same name. The remake involves an invasion of the continental United States by North-Korea. The film was filmed in late 2009, and was slated to hit theaters in November 2010, but due to financial troubles by MGM, the film was shelved. Originally, the invaders were depicted as originating from China, but has since been changed to North Korea; this is mainly due to concern that a negative depiction of the PLA may result in the Chinese government banning any future MGM films, such as the then-upcoming Skyfall. The film was eventually released in November of 2012. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
The following weapons can be seen in the film Red Dawn:
Handguns
Browning Hi-Power
In a publicity shot, Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) holds a Browning Hi-Power.
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is carried by Captain Cho (Will Yun Lee) and other Korean Peoples Army (KPA) officers. Russian soldiers also have Makarov PMs in leg holsters.
SIG-Sauer P226
Toni (Adrianne Palicki) can be seen with a SIG-Sauer P226.
Intratec TEC-9
Robert (Josh Hutcherson) and Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) are shown using the Intratec TEC-9 during an ambush against North Korean troops.
Glock 17
Jed uses a Glock 17 during the Wolverines' attack on the KPA's base inside the Spokane Police headquarters.
M1911
Hodges (Matt Gerald) fires a M1911-type pistol at KPA troops during the same scene.
Submachine Guns
Ingram MAC-10
Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) fires a MAC-10 while ambushing North Korean soldiers.
Assault Rifles
AKM (Modified to resemble AK-103)
The standard assault rifle of the KPA in the film appears to be the AKM, visually modified with the addition of plastic furniture and AK-74-style muzzle brakes to resemble the AK-103. Russian soldiers are also equipped with similar AKMs, but with additional full-length railed handguards.
AKMS
Daryl Jenkins (Connor Cruise) holds an AKMS with the folding stock removed in a publicity still. Matt Eckert also uses one while attempting to free his girlfriend Erica (Isabel Lucas).
AKMSU
The AKMSU carbines modified with KCI quad rail systems are used by KPA soldiers. Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) also is shown using an AKMSU carbine in publicity stills.
Norinco Type 56
Besides the AKM, Norinco Type 56 rifles, distinguishable by their hooded sights, are also used to imitate the AK-103. Robert (Josh Hutcherson) is seen using one such rifle when he robs a Subway sandwich shop.
Colt M4A1 carbine
USMC Sergeant Major Andrew Tanner (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and his subordinates Hodges (Matt Gerald) and Smith (Kenneth Choi) are armed with suppressed M4A1 carbines. Tanner and Smith have ACOG scopes with attached Docter red dot sights on their carbines, while Hodges uses an EOTech sight.
Bolt action Rifles
Remington 700
A Remington 700 is used by both Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) and Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth).
Machine Guns
M249 SAW
Robert (Josh Hutcherson) uses a M249 SAW with a 100-round cloth magazine in several scenes.
RPK Light Machine Gun
KPA troops use a RPK light machine gun to return fire after the Wolverines attack a North Korean ceremony.
Norinco Type 67
What appears to be a Norinco Type 67 machine gun is mounted on a KPA armored personnel carrier.
PKM Machine Gun
KPA troops fire a PKM Machine Gun when the Wolverines attack the Spokane Police headquarters.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on KPA Humvees and tanks.
GE M134 Minigun
The GE M134 Minigun is seen mounted on a Ford Mustang and an UH-1 helicopter. These are original M134s upgraded by Garwood Industries.
Other
Type 69 RPG
Toni (Adrianne Palicki) and Erica (Isabel Lucas) use the Type 69 RPG. KPA soldiers also use the Type 69. The RPG's are all fitted with PGO-7 scopes.
Flamethrower
A KPA soldier is seen with a unknown flamethrower while burning down the Eckert family cabin.
