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Manila Skies

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Manila Skies
Himpapawid
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Theatrical release poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Philippines
Directed by Raymond Red
Release Date 2009
Language Filipino
English
Studio PelikulaRed
Filmex Productions
Ignite Media
Pacific Film Partners
Pelipula Productions
Main Cast
Character Actor
Raul Raul Arellano
Crispin John Arcilla
Tatangjuan Soliman Cruz
Karlo Karlo Altomonte
Morit Raul Morit


Manila Skies (Filipino title: Himpapawid, "Sky") is a 2009 psychological thriller-drama starring Raul Arellano as Raul, an impoverished laborer in the slums of Manila whose living conditions, work, and surrounding pressure cause him to form a plan to hijack a plane. This film was directed by Raymond Red, father of Filipino film director Mikhail Red. The film is based on the true story of the 2000 hijacking of Philippine Airlines Flight 812.


The following weapons were used in the film Manila Skies:


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Pistols

Colt M1911A1

An M1911A1 is used by multiple characters throughout the film, most prominently when Raul (Raul Arellano) uses it to hijack the plane in the film's climax. It appears to have an extended or threaded barrel and a non-standard ring hammer.

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Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP
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The 1911 and a grenade on a table.
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Crispin (John Arcilla) holds the pistol as he and Raul escape from the break-in.
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Raul holding the pistol.
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Raul berates himself as he points the 1911 to his head, providing a nice side view of the pistol.
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Raul aims the pistol at a passenger.
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Raul holding the pistol and grenade.

Beretta 92-style pistol

A Beretta 92-style pistol is used in the film.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm (for comparison)
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Henchman 2 (Mon Confiado) holding the pistol.

Unknown pistols

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Revolvers

Colt Python

A Colt Python is held by a mugger.

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Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum
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The mugger with his Colt Python.

Holstered Revolvers

Multiple policemen and security guards keep revolvers in a holster.

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Grenades

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

An Mk 2 hand grenade is used by multiple characters throughout the film, most prominently when Raul uses it as a threat on the plane.

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Mk 2 hand grenade
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The grenade on a table.
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Crispin (John Arcilla) holds the grenade as he rants about how he could have used it in the botched break-in.
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Raul holding the grenade.
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Raul holding the grenade on the plane.