Burnt Money

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Burnt Money (Plata quemada) Theatrical release poster Country Argentina Spain France Uruguay Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro Release Date 2000 Language Spanish Distributor Lider Films Alta Films Main Cast Character Actor El Nene Leonardo Sbaraglia Ángel Eduardo Noriega Cuervo Pablo Echarri Fontana Ricardo Bartis

Burnt Money (Spanish: Plata quemada) is a 2000 Argentine action thriller directed by Marcelo Piñeyro and written by Piñeyro and Marcelo Figueras. Starring Leonardo Sbaraglia, Eduardo Noriega, Pablo Echarri, Leticia Brédice and Ricardo Bartis, it is based on Ricardo Piglia's 1997 Planeta prize-winning novel of the same name.

The novel was inspired by the true story of a notorious 1965 bank robbery in Buenos Aires, which resulted in the deaths of three Buenos Aires police officers. The robbers hid in a safehouse in Montevideo, Uruguay, which was soon raided by Montevideo Police. The 16-hour spectacular shootout (known as “The Battle of Liberaij,” named after the building where it took place), involved the robbers futilely trying to fight off 350 police officers, and ended with the deaths of all the robbers (one escaped, but died from his wounds afterwards) and two police officer casualties, with thousands of shots fired.

The following weapons were used in the film Burnt Money:

Handguns

Ballester-Molina

Ángel (Eduardo Noriega) uses a Ballester-Molina as his personal handgun of choice, easy to distinguish from an M1911A1 due to its distinctive finish and slide cocking serrations. Montevideo Police also appear to wield Ballester-Molina pistols, although in the 1960s they would have more likely carried US-made M1911A1s or S&W Model 10s as their standard-issue sidearm. The Ballester-Molina was the official service pistol of the Uruguayan Armed Forces and Security Forces until the 1960s, when it was phased out by the Colt M1911A1 through a trade agreement with the US.

Ballester-Molina - .45 ACP

Ángel, distraught over a fight with El Nene, aims his Ballester-Molina at the sea, with Cuervo (Pablo Echarri) trying to appease him.

Cuervo succeeds in disarming Ángel.

A paranoid Ángel shoots a Montevideo police officer in the face when asked for ID. Notice the characteristic Ballester-Molina slide cocking serrations.

A Montevideo police officer fires at the robbers.

Reloading.

Ángel, in one of his usual emotional crises, aims his Ballester-Molina at El Nene.

During the safehouse raid, Montevideo police officers aim their Ballester-Molina pistols.

A Montevideo police officer with an empty Ballester-Molina, about to be gunned down.

PT92C

“El Nene” (“The Boy”) (Leonardo Sbaraglia) uses a Taurus PT92C as his personal weapon of choice. Uruguayan Montevideo Police officers also use the weapon. This is a highly anachronistic weapon for the time period, as the Taurus PT92 was first produced in 1983.

Taurus PT92C with wood grips - 9x19mm

El Nene aims his Taurus PT92C at Cuervo, so he may not abandon the wounded Ángel.

El Nene aims his Taurus PT92C at his boss, Fontana (Ricardo Bartis).

During one of his nightly incursions into the local Montevideo fair, El Nene sadistically abuses an innocent man in a bathroom using his Taurus PT92C.

El Nene continues to verbally abuse the man in the bathroom.

El Nene abuses the man in the bathroom, still aiming his Taurus PT92C.

El Nene holds Cuervo at gunpoint with his Taurus PT92C, not approving of his reckless behavior.

A plainclothes Montevideo police officer in pursuit of Nando, with his Taurus PT92C drawn.

FN Browning Hi-Power

Fontana uses an FN Browning Hi-Power as his personal handgun of choice.

FN Browning Hi-Power Nickel plated with "beer can" adjustable sights - 9x19mm

Fontana draws his FN Browning Hi-Power in anger.

A nervous Fontana reads a newspaper with his FN Browning Hi-Power drawn.

Fontana draws the FN Browning Hi-Power.

Fontana offers the FN Browning Hi-Power to Nando (Carlos Roffé).

Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

Fontana carries a Colt Detective Special.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with Round Butt - .38 Special

Fontana draws his Colt Detective Special.

Fontana wields the Colt Detective Special.

Smith & Wesson Model 30

Cuervo loads a Smith & Wesson Model 30 revolver during the Montevideo Police assault on the safehouse.

Smith & Wesson Model 30 - .32 S&W Long

"A bullet for each cop." Cuervo loads the S&W Model 30 with sadistic glee.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser

One of Losardo's bodyguards carries a Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser.

Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser - 12 gauge

One of Losardo's bodyguards sent as additional security for the meeting with Fontana.

High Standard Model K-1200 Riot Deluxe Model (Catalog # 8113) FLITE KING Shotgun

The High Standard Model K-1200 Riot Deluxe Model (Catalog # 8113) FLITE KING pump-action shotgun is used by the Twins. These models can be identified as the Riot Deluxe Model due to their fore-end, 18 inch barrel, and rifle sights.

High Standard Model K-1200 Riot Deluxe Model (Catalog # 8113) FLITE KING Shotgun - 12 gauge. The Riot Deluxe Model came with an 18 1/8th inch barrel and rifle sights

The Hi-Standard 8113 Flite King on a table, next to a Ballester Molina, a Mac-10, an M1 Carbine and an Halcón Modelo 1949.

Close-up.

El Nene enthusiastically pumps the Hi-Standard 8113 Flite King during the assault.

Ángel reaches for the Hi-Standard 8113 Flite King during the assault.

Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun

Although very difficult to make out in the darkness of the scene, several Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officers appear to be armed with Winchester Model 1912 Riot Guns, due to the overall shape of the gun, the barrel, and the tube magazine.

Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge

Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officers entering the apartment building with their Winchester Moldel 1912 Riot Guns.

A Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officer with his Winchester 1912 Riot Gun peeks out form cover tactically before moving in, flashlight in hand.

MagTech MT 586P

Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officers are equipped with Brazilian MagTech MT 586P shotguns during the raid.

MagTech MT 586P.2 with 19" barrel - 12 gauge

Montevideo police officers guard the apartment building with their MagTech MT 586P shotguns. The Metropolitan Guard officer on the right carries a Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun.

A Montevideo police officer taking cover behind a patrol car and pumping his MagTech MT 586P.

Submachine Guns

Halcón Modelo 1949

The most prominent submachine gun in the film by far, the Argentine-made 9mm Halcón Modelo 1949 (produced by Fábrica de Armas Halcón) is used by several characters in the film, as well as by the Montevideo Metropolitan Guard (this being perhaps inaccurate, as there is no record of Montevideo Police or Uruguay in general ever using it officially). The Narrator (voice of Claudio Rissi) correctly identifies it as a military-grade submachine gun in the narration. The Halcón Modelo 1949 was used by the entire Argentine Armed Forces branches, as well as by the National Gendarmerie, Federal Police and the Federal Penitentiary Service.

Halcón Modelo 1949 - 9x19mm

Fontana inspects the Halcón Modelo 1949 after trying it out at a firing range.

Fontana takes a closer look at the Halcón Modelo 1949.

During the heist, Ángel uses an Halcón Modelo 1949, and shouts after he is wounded.

The Halcón Modelo 1949 used by Ángel lies discarded after the heist.

The Halcón Modelo 1949 is laid on a table during the assault on the safehouse.

Ángel with his Halcón Modelo 1949 at the ready, waiting for El Nene's order to start firing on police officers.

Ángel fires his Halcón Modelo 1949 mercilessly at Montevideo Police.

Ángel holds the Halcón Modelo 1949 during the raid.

El Nene holds the Halcón Modelo 1949 during the raid.

A Montevideo police officer fires the Halcón Modelo 1949.

A Montevideo police officer fires the Halcón Modelo 1949.

A Montevideo police officer wields the Halcón Modelo 1949.

DGFM FMK-3

During the final assault on the safehouse, Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officers use DGFM FMK-3s. This is highly inaccurate, as the film takes place in 1965, and the FMK-3 was developed in 1974, and adopted by Uruguayan Armed Forces since 1980.

FMK-3 - 9x19mm

Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officers wield their FMK-3s during the raid, moving in on the safehouse.

The police officer moves in with his FMK-3 at the ready.

The police officer on the left fires his FMK-3.

M3A1 "Grease Gun"

Buenos Aires and Montevideo Police use the M3A1 Grease Gun.

On January 13, 1942, Uruguay signed an Arms Agreement with the United States. Through this Agreement, between 1944 and 1947, Uruguay received different weapons, among which were the first models of the M3 and M3A1 Submachine Gun.

Between 1952 and 1976 more hardware was received, which remained in use until the 1990s.

Since the film was produced mainly by Argentina, it is possible that some (if not all) of these M3A1s are actually PAM1 and PAM2 Argentine-licensed M3A1 stand-ins.

M3A1 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP.

"Vivi" (Dolores Fonzi) is apprehended by Buenos Aires police. The officer on the right wields an M3A1 (although it is probably a PAM1/PAM2). The police officer on the right carries a Winchester Model 1200 Defender.

A Montevideo Metropolitan Guard aims his M3A1 during the assault on the safehouse.

Several Montevideo Metropolitan Guards aim their M3A1s during the assault on the safehouse.

A Montevideo Metropolitan Guard aims his M3A1 during the assault on the safehouse.

Ingram MAC-10

Cuervo (Pablo Echarri) uses an Ingram MAC-10 during the Montevideo Police assault on the safehouse. He guns down several police officers before being finally killed. The Twins then get ahold of the MAC-10 and load it, but don't get to use it. The Ingram MAC-10 is a highly anachronistic weapon for the time period, as it was first produced in 1970.

Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm

A jumpy Cuervo loads the Ingram MAC-10 as El Nene gives orders.

Cuervo fires the Ingram MAC-10 at Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officers, gunning down several of them.

Cuervo reloads the Ingram MAC-10.

Ángel loads the Ingram MAC-10 before passing it to El Nene.

IMI Uzi

During the final scene, when the Montevideo Metropolitan Guard surrounds and storms the hideout, “El Nene” and Ángel use an IMI Uzi against the police. It is used with the buttstock extended.

IMI Uzi with buttstock extended - 9x19mm

El Nene wields his IMI Uzi when giving instructions to Cuervo and Ángel during the raid on the safehouse, confident they will not be touched as long as they are in possession of the stolen money.

El Nene angrily fires his IMI Uzi at the Montevideo Metropolitan Guard.

The IMI Uzi lies discarded after a grenade blows up the safehouse.

Ángel holds El Nene, wielding the IMI Uzi.

Ángel holds El Nene and cries in anger wielding the IMI Uzi and occasionally firing it blind at Montevideo Metropolitan Guards, before the duo's demise.

Carbines

M1 Carbine

During the Montevideo Metropolitan Guard's assault on the safehouse, the Twins and Cuervo lay some weapons down on a table. Among them is an M1 Carbine, although they do not use it. The M1 Carbine can be identified as a post-WWII model by its bayonet lug.

M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine

The M1 Carbine lies on a table, next to an Halcón Modelo 1949, an Ingram MAC-10, a Ballester Molina and a Hi-Standard 8113 Flite King.

Argentine M1909/26 Cavalry Carbine

Some Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officers use Argentine M1909/26 Cavalry Carbines.

Argentine Mauser M1909/26 Cavalry Carbine - 7.65 x 53mm Mauser

The Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officer prepares to aim his Argentine Mauser M1909/26 Calvary Carbine. The one on the left pumps his MagTech MT 586P shotgun.

Rifles

Vetterli Model 1869/70

Some of the Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officers are armed with Vetterli Model 1869/70 rifles.

Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm

The Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officer behind is aiming a Vetterli Model 1869/70.

1909 Argentine Mauser

Some Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officers are armed with 1909 Argentine Mauser rifles.

Argentine Mauser 1909 - 7.65x53mm Mauser

The police officer kneeling down fires his Argentine Mauser 1909.

Ruger Mini-14

A Montevideo Metropolitan Guard officer is armed with a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle during the raid on the safehouse. The Ruger Mini-14 is very anachronistic for the time period, as it was first produced in 1973.

Blued Ruger Mini-14 Standard Model Semiautomatic Rifle (Pre-2005) with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

The police officer taking cover fires his Ruger Mini-14 during the raid.

Assault Rifles

DGFM FMAP FAL/FM FAL Standard

The Argentine version of the FN FAL, known as the FMAP FAL ("Fábrica Militar de Armas Portátiles" FAL) or FM FAL Standard, made under license by Dirección General de Fabricaciones Militares (DGFM), is used exclusively by Uruguayan Montevideo Metropolitan Guard police officers in the film.

Argentine DGFM FMAP-FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO

A Montevideo police officer aims his FMAP FAL from a moving patrol car.

The police officer exits the patrol car, wielding his FMAP FAL. The rifle seen behind is an Argentine Mauser 1909.

Police officers wield their FMAP FALs.

The police officers on the left and right fire FMAP FALs; the one in the middle fires an Halcón Modelo 1949.

The police officer on the right fires his FMAP FAL. The one on the left fires an FMK-3.

Unidentified Weapons

Weapons yet to identify.