Wild Target
Theatrical Poster
Country
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Directed by
Jonathan Lynn
Release Date
2009
Language
English
Studio
Magic Light Pictures CinemaNX Isle of Man Film
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Wild Target is a 2009 British romantic comedy directed by Jonathan Lynn (Clue , The Whole Nine Yards ) starring Bill Nighy , Emily Blunt , Rupert Grint , Martin Freeman and Rupert Everett . It is a remake of the 1993 French film Cible Emouvante starring Jean Rochefort .
The following weapons were used in the film Wild Target :
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is used by Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy ) in several hits. He owns at least two, with one of them equipped with a LAM and suppressor. His mother Louisa (Eileen Atkins ) calls the Beretta the "Pistol of Princes," reminding Victor that she gave him one for his seventh birthday (although it probably wasn't a modern 92FS).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Would you like a little coffee?" Victor Maynard practices his French language skills while screwing on a suppressor.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor takes aim at a parrot that has learned his name, but can't quite bring himself to shoot it.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor with his second Beretta. This one does not have the LAM attached.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor assembles his Beretta blindfolded.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tony (Rupert Grint ) assembles the second Beretta blindfolded as well.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tony fires the Beretta in Victor's range.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy ) uses an Heckler & Koch MP5A3 as his preferred "sniper" weapon, which he carries in a briefcase. His mother Louisa (Eileen Atkins ) uses one as well.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor opens his briefcase to reveal his MP5, scope, suppressor, and surprisingly, only ONE 15-round magazine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Notice the markings on the trigger assembly. U-J-R?
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victor with his assembled sniper... submachine gun?
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Louisa with an MP5.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
In a continuity error, an insert shot of Victor's (or someone's hand) flicking off the safety reveals the trigger group of a Heckler & Koch MP5A5 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm - Same as the MP5A4 but with a telescoping stock. Both the A4 & A5 variants have the additional option for '3 round burst' on the selector.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The burst and full auto options appear to have been scratched out.
Smith & Wesson 686
Barney (James O'Donnell ) is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 686 , which Tony and Victor later pick up.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Model 686 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Barney draws his S&W 686.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Barney takes aim with his S&W 686.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tony with Barney's S&W 686.
Taurus PT92AFS
Mike (Gregor Fisher ) is armed with a Taurus PT92AFS , which Tony later uses.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Stainless steel Taurus PT92AFS (modern production model without accessory rails) - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mike surprises Victor and Rose with his Taurus (N.B. Nighy and Fisher played best friends in the romantic comedy Love Actually , in which Martin Freeman also appeared.)
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A good shot of Mike's cocked PT92AFS. The Taurus markings are clearly seen.
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Heckler & Koch P7M8
Fabian (Geoff Bell ) carries a Heckler & Koch P7M8 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch P7M8 - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Don't make me shoot first and ask questions later." Fabian draws his P7.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fabian holds his P7 on Rose.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fabian with his P7.
Heckler and Koch USP
Dixon (Martin Freeman ) uses a Heckler and Koch USP with and without a suppressor. Tony later gets his hands on it.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dixon with his suppressed USP.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The markings on the bottom of the magazine clearly identify this weapon as a USP.
Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun
Victor's mother, Louisa Maynard (Eileen Atkins ) uses and holds a Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Louisa Maynard holds a sawn down double barreled shotgun.
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
Rose (Emily Blunt ) finds Victor's father's Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer . Dixon later gets his hands on it.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer - 7.63x25mm Mauser
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rose finds the M712. The note around the barrel identify it as formerly belonging to Victor's father. It's clearly seen better days.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rose aims the M712.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dixon aims the M712.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A good look at the M712. Note the selector switch unique to the M712.
Trivia - Bill Nighy's hand
Bill Nighy suffers from Dupuytren's contracture, which prevents him from straightening the ring finger and pinky on each hand. This leads to him gripping his weapons in odd ways.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A good shot of Nighy's hand.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing It's not just guns either.