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The Killer (2023)
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- For the 1989 John Woo action film of the same name, see The Killer.
The Killer is a 2023 American action-thriller film from director David Fincher that stars Michael Fassbender. It tells the story of a professional assassin who has to deal with the fallout of a botched assassination attempt.
The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival and, following a limited theatrical release, was released internationally on Netflix on November 10, 2023.
The following weapons were used in the film The Killer (2023):
Pistols
Glock 43
The Glock 43 Gen 5 is the Killer's (Michael Fassbender) sidearm of choice. He uses it in a number of scenes and appears to have a whole stash of identical guns. It is often fitted with a compensator throughout the film, although the attachment is depicted as and even referred to as a sound suppressor. The gun dealer refers to it as "a subcompact Glock".
M1911-style Pistol
The Brute (Sala Baker) uses an M1911-style pistol to defend against the Killer during the home invasion scene.
Walther PPK
At one point, the Killer contemplates purchasing a Walther PPK.
The Killer handles the iconic 007 gun.
Gun Dealer Handguns
In Chicago, the Killer meets with an illegal gun dealer to acquire a new weapon. Despite being offered multiple handguns, he settles on another Glock 43.
Above these offerings is a Colt Mk IV Series 70, a SIG-Sauer P238, and a few unidentifiable pistols. The dealer mentions having a Desert Eagle available, but it is not seen.
Rifles
Nemesis Arms Vanquish (suppressed)
Thanks to its high-tech looks, the Nemesis Arms Vanquish is a popular sniper rifle among Hollywood hitmen, and The Killer (Michael Fassbender) is no exception. The Killer notably re-assembles the rifle multiple times during the opening scene of the movie, removing and re-attaching the barrel and the scope. While it may seem unrealistic (most shooters try to avoid disturbing the rifle after it has been setup and zeroed), it might be okay in the case of Vanquish thanks to its precision manufacturing and bolt-nut attachment of the barrel. The high-power optics cannot be identified as the brand markings were probably masked by the props team.
At one point, the Killer mentions subsonic bullet; a reasonable choice for the mission in question given close proximity to the target and dense urban area he finds himself in.
