Error creating thumbnail: File missing Proof of Life (2000)Proof of Life is a 2000 thriller directed by Taylor Hackford (Against All Odds Russell Crowe as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist and former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment who is assigned to negotiate the return of building engineer Peter Bowman (David Morse ). While overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, Bowman was kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. In its fictitious political history, operational patterns, and sources of revenue, the ELT is portrayed as extremely similar to the FARC in Colombia. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife (Meg Ryan ).
The following weapons appear in the film Proof of Life :
Handguns Beretta 92FS A Beretta 92FS is drawn by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez ) until it is stripped out of his hands by Thorne (Russell Crowe ). What appears to be a Beretta is seen in the holster of a Tecala police officer who is ambushed by the ELT.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 92FS - 9mm. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Beretta 92FS is drawn by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry (Russell Crowe ) is threatened with the Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing What appears to be a Beretta is seen in the holster of a Tecala police officer who is ambushed by the ELT. Colt Commander The personal sidearm carried by Terry Thorne (Russell Crowe ) is a Colt Commander . He pulls it on Arturo Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter Bowman (David Morse ) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, adjustable sights are seen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry pulls his Colt Commander on Mr. Fernandez's crony. Note here adjustable sights are visible. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry loads a single-stack magazine into his Colt Commander. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The pistol is again seen in a shoulder holster on Terry's vest. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Peter points the pistol at Terry, but he was trying to shoot an ELT member giving chase, but the safety was on, so the gun didn't fire. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry takes the safety off the pistol after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Peter unloads 5 .45 ACP rounds to the chest. Glock 17 One of Fernandez's cronies uses a Glock 17 , but never gets to fire it.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Generation 2 Glock 17 in 9mm. 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 Arturo's associate in the foreground pulls his Glock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The associate holds the Glock on Terry. Smith & Wesson Model 681 Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 681 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Model 681 - .357 Magnum Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another of Fernandez's cronies pulls his Smith & Wesson Model 681 . Error creating thumbnail: File missing Alice Bowman (Meg Ryan ) and her sister Janice (Pamela Reed ) are startled when the S&W is pulled. 1911 variants Various M1911-type pistols are seen throughout the movie in the holsters of ELF rebels. Dino (David Caruso ) also has a M1911 pistol as his sidearm during the hostage rescue at the film's climax.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Seen in holster. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Seen in holster. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Seen in holster. Shotguns Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry" Dino (David Caruso ) scares away Arturo and his associates with his Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry" and then walks patrol with it. The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a Heckler & Koch G36K and a Steyr Scout .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry" in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dino (David Caruso ) confronts Arturo and his associates with his Benelli M2 . Error creating thumbnail: File missing Arturo has the Benelli to his face. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a Heckler & Koch G36K and a Steyr Scout . Remington 870 An ELT member guarding the rebel camp during the hostage rescue sequence is armed with a Remington 870 shotgun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An ELT member searches for his friend, Remington 870 in tow. Submachine Guns IMI Uzi An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an IMI Uzi during the kidnapping scene.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing IMI Uzi 9mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rifles Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks What appears to be the AKS-74U is seen in the hands of Russian soldiers, Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74U's present in those scenes are actually Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks carbines, inspired by AKS-74U but equipped with different muzzle brake and the addition of the three round burst mode.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks - 5.45x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing In Chechnya, Russian soldiers armed with the AKS-74U watch Terry check the ransom. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Russian soldier with an AKS-74U. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kalashnikov Variants Numerous Kalashnikov rifles, including the AKM and Norinco Type 56 are seen in the hands of ELT rebels.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing ELT members take civilians hostage. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Huaco threatens Peter (David Morse) with his AKM. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A medic looks at Alex's injury after the enraged Huaco, under the influence of narcotics, foolishly fires into the ground and hits his companion Alex in the foot. AR-18 An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an Armalite AR-18 during the kidnapping scene.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN FAL FN-FAL rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing CETME Model LC The CETME Model LC is used by a few ELT members.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing CETME Model LC with round handguard - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An ELT member holding the CETME. Heckler & Koch G36K One of Terry's team members holds a G36K during the planning scene, asking if they should bring it. A G36K is also seen on Dino's gun rack with the Benelli M2 Super 90 and a Steyr Scout .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing "G36...but it's British kit." Error creating thumbnail: File missing The G36K is seen far left. IMI Galil ARM The Israeli-made Galil ARM can be seen being used by ELT rebels throughout the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing IMI Galil ARM 7.62x51mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Galil ARM is seen in the hands of an ELT member. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The ELT member signals others to come down. M4A1 Carbine During the hostage rescue, every member of Terry's team with the exception of "Downtown 3" is armed with a M4A1 carbine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry (Russell Crowe ) moves into position down the hill armed with the M4A1. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dino moves into position with his M4A1 in-tow. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry moves into position with his M4A1. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Downtown 2 surveys the area with his M4A1. The actor here was actually a member of the Ecuadorian Special Forces. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dino (David Caruso ) with his M4A1 as he extracts his "cargo". M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher A M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher is used by "Uptown 2" during the rescue, and then by Dino when "Downtown 3" is injured and he goes to find him.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M4A1 carbine 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?" CAR-15 variants Numerous ELT rebels are armed with Colt Carbine variants .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Model 654 - a Model 653 designed for export - 14.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He runs up just before the above picture. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Huaco with his CAR-15. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Huaco throws a M67 under a police vehicle, then flees with his CAR-15. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The man in the center is holding a CAR-15. 10 points for holding it correctly. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sitting on the table, far left. Colt Model 733 A Colt Model 733 is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO. Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A1 M16A1 rifles are used by various ELT rebels.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guerrilla fighter holds his M16A1. Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher An ELT rebel is briefly seen with a M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A1 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A2 M16A2 rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only). Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Government soldier with his M16A2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing ELT guy... Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...this guy too... Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...yep, him too. Sniper Rifle Dragunov SVD One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction is holding a SVD Dragunov .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction holds a SVD Dragunov . Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle with the long barrel is the Dragunov. Steyr Scout A Steyr Scout can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Steyr Scout can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack. Machine Guns DShK Heavy Machine Gun An authentic DShK heavy machine gun is used by Chechen rebels during the opening credits sequence.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The barrel of the DShK is seen behind the hostage. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another view of the DShK. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The DShK being fired during the opening credits. Since this scene was filmed in Poland, the production was able to use authentic Russian hardware. RPK The RPK light machine gun is seen in the hands of a few ELT members.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN Minimi Para A Paratrooper model of the FN Minimi is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN Minimi 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum Error creating thumbnail: File missing The SAW's front sight is seen to the right of Peter's head. FN Minimi An FN Minimi is seen used by "Downtown 3", one of Dino's Panama crew. The Minimi is fitted with an M249-style heat shield. The expert handling of the machine gun could be attributed to the fact that the actor was actually one of the security advisers on the production.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN Minimi with 200-round ammo drum 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Downtown 3 gets to know the FN Minimi before the mission. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He also racks the slide to test the springs. (Good man.) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Downtown 3 walks into position... Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...then crawls... Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...and finally sets up the weapon. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A really cool down-the-sights view of the weapon as he looks for targets. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He fires, mowing down ten to twelve ELT guerrillas by himself. Other M67 Fragmentation Grenade M67 hand grenades are seen on Huaco's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing Juaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A M67 mid-air after Juaco throws it at Terry. RGD-5 Hand Grenade An Eastern bloc RGD-5 hand grenade is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission.
RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing M18A1 Claymore Terry places M18A1 Claymore mines while he covers the hostages being rescued from the ELT camp.
M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mineError creating thumbnail: File missing A few Claymores and M67 hand grenades are seen when the team is loading up at Dino's hideout. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry sets up a Claymore... Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...and sets up the clacker. M72A2 L.A.W. M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M72A2 LAW 66mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPG-7 A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses an RPG-7 rocket launcher.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPG-7 70mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Type 69 RPG In addition to the RPG-7 mentioned above, a Norinco Type 69 clone fitted with a PGO-7 scope can also be spotted in the hands of an ELT member, identifiable by the single pistol grip.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Norinco Type 69 RPG 40mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The ELT member on the right is holding a Type 69 RPG Trivia Tactical Map The map seen of the camp is notable due to its attention to detail. It is exactly what a team of Special Operations Forces would use when assaulting a camp.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terry's map detailing positions around the camp. 
