A Gang Story (Les Lyonnais)
A Gang Story (Les Lyonnais) theatrical poster
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A Gang Story (French Title: Les Lyonnais/The Lyonnais ) is a 2011 French crime drama directed by Olivier Marchal. Loosely based on a true story, the film is about a former bank robber named Edmond "Momon" Vidal (Gérard Lanvin ) who is forced to look into his past as the leader of the most notorious armed robbery gangs of the early 1970s when his best friend and former partner in crime (Tchéky Karyo ) comes out of hiding to seek his help.
The following weapons are seen in the film A Gang Story (Les Lyonnais) :
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the main weapon of Serge Suttel (Tchéky Karyo ), used by him in both the present day and in flashbacks of his earlier years as a bank robber. Christo (Daniel Duval ) uses a M1911A1 with a long slide while protecting Serge's daughter Lilou.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Serge holds a M1911A1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A member of the Lyonnais takes out Jean Daugé (Laurent Richard) with a M1911A1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A younger Serge (Oliver Chantreau ) threatens a guard during a hijacking.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Christo draws his M1911A1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zerbib (Laurent Fernandez) steps on Christo's hand and pistol after incapacitating him.
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SIG P210
Momon (Gérard Lanvin ) uses a SIG P210 with adjustable sights as his weapon of choice.
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SIG-Sauer P228
One of the police officers who is escorting Suttel to the hospital after he attempts to kill himself while in custody has a SIG-Sauer P228 in a chest holster. Other officers led by High Commissioner Braunier (Patrick Catalifo ) are also armed with P228s in the finale.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The cop examines a suspicious van.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An officer next to High Commissioner Braunier holds a P228.
Beretta Cougar
Diego (Pierre-Andre Gilard) uses a Beretta Cougar while freeing Suttel from police custody at a hospital.
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CZ-75B
A CZ-75B with an engraved slide is used by Zerbib (Laurent Fernandez ), a gangster seeking revenge after being ripped off by Suttel.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zerbib holds a CZ-75 while threatening one of the men who freed Suttel.
Browning Hi-Power
Dany (Lionnel Astier ) is armed with a Browning Hi-Power when he, Momon and Serge go to Christo's farm.
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Smith & Wesson Model 36
Gang members and police officers use Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolvers in flashback scenes.
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Revolvers
Other unknown revolvers are used by various characters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the Lyonnais fires a revolver.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing An officer holds a revolver while arresting Serge.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Momon retrieves a stainless steel revolver, possibly a Colt Anaconda .
Shotguns
Sawed Off Double-Barreled Shotgun
A Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun is used by Carlo (David Kammemenos) when he, Diego and other accomplices break Suttel out of custody.
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12 Gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun
Suttel's daughter Lilou (Estelle Skornik) uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun to defend herself when Zerbib's gang comes looking for her.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lilou loads the 12 gauge double barreled shotgun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing She waits for Zerbib's gang to break down the door...
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Winchester/FN 1300
Bank guards and police officers use Winchester 1300 shotguns in the flashback scenes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 1300 with extended tube & rubber Butt pad - 12 Gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard drops his Winchester 1300 at gunpoint.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A plainclothes officer holds a Winchester 1300 while escorting Momon and Commissionaire Bastiani (Olivier Rabourdin).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard with a Winchester 1300 escorts Momon's wife Janou (Stéphane Caillard).
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
Zerbib uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser while searching for Lilou at Christo's farm.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Zerbib stands over a wounded Christo.
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Remington 870
Joan Chavez (François Levantal ), leader of the first robbery gang that Momon is involved with, uses a Remington 870 without the folding stock and an extended magazine tube during their heists.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Remington 870 is used by Chavez during a robbery.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chavez fires the shotgun when the police interrupt a heist.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5KA4
A police officer escorting Suttel to the hospital is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer holds a MP5KA4. The selector is set to burst.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The officer is cut down in a hail of gunfire.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Another police officer at the hospital uses a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with railed handguards.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The police officer holds the MP5A3 as he secures the perimeter.
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IMI Uzi
Members of Momon's first robbery gang attempt to kill him and his family with an Uzi when he decides to quit the gang. Later, one of the Lyonnais uses an Uzi during an armored car heist.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A former partner of Momon's sprays his Porsche with an Uzi.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A robber holds an Uzi during an armored truck heist.
M1A1 Thompson
The gangsters also use a M1A1 Thompson during their attempt to kill Momon.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gangsters spray their weapons in a drive-by.
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MAT-49
Police officers in the flashbacks are armed with MAT-49 submachine guns.
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Ruger MP9
One of Zerbib's henchmen uses a Ruger MP9 .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The henchman holds a Ruger MP9 with what may be a suppressor.
IMI Mini-Uzi
A bodyguard of Nick "the Greek" Karastidis (Etienne Chicot) carries an IMI Mini Uzi when Momon meets him at his Spanish villa.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Greek's bodyguards meet Momon at the front gate.
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Rifles
Colt M4A1 Carbine
A police officer guarding Suttel at the hospital carries a M4A1 Carbine , using it to engage the gunmen who are trying to free Suttel.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The officer gets out of the police van with a M4A1 carbine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The officer takes cover as his van is riddled with bullets.
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IMI Galil SAR
One of the gunmen who break Suttel out of police custody uses an IMI Galil SAR.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gunman points a Galil SAR at an unsuspecting cop.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gunmen ambush the police outside the hospital.
SIG SG 551
Two of the gunmen use SIG SG 551 rifles, including one that is missing its handguard.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gunmen open fire.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The SG 551 is configured like a SG 551 SWAT with a cheek riser and red dot sight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A gunman fires a SG 551 that is missing its handguard.
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SIG SG 552
Another gunman fires a scoped SIG SG 552 .
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Romanian PM. md. 65
Robbers use Romanian PM. md. 65 rifles during the flashback scenes.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the robbers covers his comrades as they flee.
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Ruger Mini-14 GB
One of the robbers uses a Ruger Mini-14 with a Choate folding stock and an extended magazine during heist at a postal office. However, the rifle is anachronistic since the heist takes place in 1971 while the Mini-14 was not introduced until 1973.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A robber holds a Mini-14.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another robber fires a Mini-14 at the police. Note the extended magazine.
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Ruger AC556K
During the theft of money from a courier vehicle in 1973, one of the Lyonnais holds a Ruger AC556 with a stainless barrel.
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MAS-36
Policemen use MAS-36 rifles when apprehending Momon and Serge in 1974.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing An officer holds a MAS-36 as they raid the gypsy camp where Momon and Serge live.
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IMI Galil MAR
One of Nick the Greek's bodyguards holds a IMI Galil MAR .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The bodyguard on the left holds a Galil MAR.