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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox Movie |
+ | |name = Crying Freeman | ||
+ | |picture = crying-freeman-movie.jpg | ||
+ | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
+ | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA <BR> [[File:CAN.jpg|25px]] Canada <BR> [[File:FRA.jpg|25px]] France <BR> [[Image:JAP.jpg|25px]] Japan | ||
+ | |director = [[Christophe Gans]] | ||
+ | |date= 1995 | ||
+ | |language = English <BR> Japanese | ||
+ | |studio=August Entertainment <BR> Davis Films <BR> Tohokushinsha Film <BR> Toei Company | ||
+ | |distributor= | ||
+ | |character1=Yo Hinomura | ||
+ | |actor1=[[Mark Dacascos]] | ||
+ | |character2=Emu O'Hara | ||
+ | |actor2=[[Julie Condra]] | ||
+ | |character3=Koh | ||
+ | |actor3=[[Byron Mann]] | ||
+ | |character4=Detective Forge | ||
+ | |actor4=[[Rae Dawn Chong]] | ||
+ | |character5=Detective Netah | ||
+ | |actor5=[[Tchéky Karyo]] | ||
+ | |character6=Lady Hanada | ||
+ | |actor6=[[Yôko Shimada]] | ||
+ | |character7=Ryuji Hanada | ||
+ | |actor7=[[Masaya Katô]] | ||
+ | |character8= | ||
+ | |actor8= | ||
+ | |character9= | ||
+ | |actor9= | ||
+ | |character10= | ||
+ | |actor10= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | '''Crying Freeman''' is the 1995 live film | + | '''Crying Freeman''' is the 1995 live action feature film adaptation of the Japanese anime series of the same name that stars [[Mark Dacascos]] as the titular Triad hitman who falls in love with an artist who witnesses one of his hits. The film was French produced and filmed in British Columbia. |
{{Film Title|Crying Freeman}} | {{Film Title|Crying Freeman}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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==Taurus PT92CS (modified)== | ==Taurus PT92CS (modified)== | ||
− | + | The Freeman Yo Hinomura ([[Mark Dacascos]]) carries a [[Taurus PT92#PT92C/PT92CS|Taurus PT92CS]] fitted with a custom-built compensator as his sidearm. | |
− | The Freeman Yo Hinomura | ||
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[[Image:Taurus-PT92CS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92CS - stainless version of the compact PT92C - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Taurus-PT92CS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92CS - stainless version of the compact PT92C - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[File:600full-crying-freeman-poster.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:600full-crying-freeman-poster.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Promo image of Yo Hinomura ([[Mark Dacascos]]) holding the customized [[Taurus PT92#PT92C/PT92CS|Taurus PT92CS]].]] |
− | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-TaurusPT92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taurus PT92CS with explosive device instead of a magazine]] | |
− | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-TaurusPT92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yo Hinomura holds his Taurus PT92CS.]] | |
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− | [[ | ||
+ | ==Beretta 92F== | ||
+ | [[Beretta 92F]] pistols are used throughout the movie by Triad and Yakuza henchmen, and also by Koh ([[Byron Mann]]) near the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-Beretta92F.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yakuza henchman fires his Beretta 92F at Yo]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-Beretta92F2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ryuji Hanada holds a Beretta 92F]] | ||
==Glock 19== | ==Glock 19== | ||
+ | Detectives Forge ([[Rae Dawn Chong]]) and Netah ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) carry [[Glock 19]]s as sidearms, as do many of the gangsters throughout the movie. | ||
+ | [[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-Glock19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yakuza henchman holds a Glock 19]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-Glock19-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Netah holds a Glock 19]] | ||
− | + | ==SIG-Sauer P226== | |
+ | [[SIG-Sauer P226]] pistols are used by Yakuza henchmen | ||
+ | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-Glock19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yakuza henchman (behind a man with a Glock) holds a SIG-Sauer P226]] | ||
− | [[Image: | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 60== |
+ | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]] is used by Koh and Detective Netah | ||
+ | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel60.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special / .357 Magnum.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-SW60.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koh aims his Smith & Wesson Model 60 at Emu O'Hara]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-SW60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Netah tries to use a Smith & Wesson Model 60]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"== | ==Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"== | ||
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Lady Hanada ([[Yôko Shimada]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"]] as her main sidearm. | Lady Hanada ([[Yôko Shimada]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"]] as her main sidearm. | ||
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[[Image:S&W Model 3913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 3913 LS "Ladysmith" - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:S&W Model 3913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 3913 LS "Ladysmith" - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-SW3913.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lady Hanada holds a Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-SW3913-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lady Hanada fires her Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith" at Detective Netah]] | ||
==COP 357 Derringer == | ==COP 357 Derringer == | ||
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During the final confrontation with the Yakuza, Koh ([[Byron Mann]]) conceals a [[COP 357 Derringer]] up his sleeve. Although this pistol holds only four rounds, he fires at least eight times without reloading. | During the final confrontation with the Yakuza, Koh ([[Byron Mann]]) conceals a [[COP 357 Derringer]] up his sleeve. Although this pistol holds only four rounds, he fires at least eight times without reloading. | ||
− | + | [[Image:N-copb.jpg|thumb|none|300px|COP 357 Derringer .357 Magnum]] | |
− | [[Image:N-copb.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-COP357Derringer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close view of COP 357 Derringer]] |
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-COP357Derringer2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koh fires his COP 357 Derringer]] | ||
==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
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The Freeman's first victim tries to pull a concealed [[Walther PPK]] (with a stainless finish) from an ankle holster before he is killed. | The Freeman's first victim tries to pull a concealed [[Walther PPK]] (with a stainless finish) from an ankle holster before he is killed. | ||
− | + | [[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | |
− | [[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-PPK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Takeshi Shimazaki ([[Kevan Ohtsji]]) pulls a Walther PPK out of the holster]] |
==AMG AutoMag== | ==AMG AutoMag== | ||
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During the final confrontation with the Yakuza, Ryuji Hanada ([[Masaya Katô]]) pulls a blued [[AMC_Auto_Mag_Pistol|AMC .44 AutoMag]] on the Freeman and Koh, but never uses it. | During the final confrontation with the Yakuza, Ryuji Hanada ([[Masaya Katô]]) pulls a blued [[AMC_Auto_Mag_Pistol|AMC .44 AutoMag]] on the Freeman and Koh, but never uses it. | ||
+ | [[Image:HiStandard44AutomagMod180.jpg|thumb|none|300px|AMC Auto Mag 180 - .44 AMP.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-AMGAutoMag.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ryuji Hanada aims his AMG AutoMag at Yo Hinomura]] | ||
− | [[Image: | + | ==Smith & Wesson 5904== |
+ | During the final shootout one of the Yakuza can be seen with the [[Smith & Wesson 5904]] | ||
+ | [[Image:S&W5904LateModel.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Late Model Smith & Wesson 5904 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-SW5904.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yakuza aims his Smith & Wesson 5904 at Emu]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
− | + | During the confrontation with the Yakuza at the boss' house, Koh ([[Byron Mann]]) kills one mobster with his [[COP 357 Derringer]] and takes his [[Remington 870]]. The 870 used is fitted with a Butler Creek tactical forend, heat shield, door breacher, and pistol grip stock. This exact same shotgun was previously used in ''[[Timecop]]'' and later seen briefly in ''[[Reindeer Games#Remington 870|Reindeer Games]]'' (which had the same armorers). | |
− | During the confrontation with the Yakuza at the boss' house, Koh ([[Byron Mann]]) kills one mobster with his [[COP 357 Derringer]] and takes his [[Remington 870]]. The 870 used is fitted with a Butler Creek tactical forend, heat shield, door breacher, and pistol grip stock. This exact same shotgun was later seen briefly in ''[[Reindeer Games#Remington 870|Reindeer Games]]'' (which had the same armorers). | + | [[Image:Rem870Butler.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 fitted with Butler Creek Tactical foregrip - 12 gauge]] |
− | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-Remington870.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koh fires captured Remington 870]] | |
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==Mossberg 500== | ==Mossberg 500== | ||
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During the final shootout, Yo Hinomura ([[Mark Dacascos]]) wields a custom short-barreled [[Mossberg 500]] shotgun fitted with a forward pistol grip, rear pistol grip, heat shield, door breacher, and a shell holder. This exact same shotgun also appeared in ''[[Reindeer Games#Mossberg 500|Reindeer Games]]'', ''[[3000 Miles to Graceland#Mossberg 500|3000 Miles to Graceland]]'', ''[[Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball#Mossberg 500|Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball]]'', ''[[Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever#Mossberg 500|Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever]]'', etc. (all of which had the same armorers as this movie). | During the final shootout, Yo Hinomura ([[Mark Dacascos]]) wields a custom short-barreled [[Mossberg 500]] shotgun fitted with a forward pistol grip, rear pistol grip, heat shield, door breacher, and a shell holder. This exact same shotgun also appeared in ''[[Reindeer Games#Mossberg 500|Reindeer Games]]'', ''[[3000 Miles to Graceland#Mossberg 500|3000 Miles to Graceland]]'', ''[[Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball#Mossberg 500|Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball]]'', ''[[Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever#Mossberg 500|Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever]]'', etc. (all of which had the same armorers as this movie). | ||
− | + | [[File:Moss500CruiserForegrip.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser with heat shield & foregrip - 12 gauge]] | |
− | [[ | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-Mossberg500.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mossberg 500 in the armory]] |
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-Mossberg500-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yo Hinomura holds a Mossberg 500]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
+ | ==M91S== | ||
+ | Throughout the movie, Yakuza and Triad gangsters are seen using both long- and short-barreled versions of the [[M91S]] machine pistol. These custom-built weapons have been featured in several films and TV shows produced in British Columbia. | ||
+ | [[File:TC CAP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M91S (long-barreled version) as seen in ''[[Smallville - Season 3|Smallville]]''.]] | ||
+ | [[File:TC CAP2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M91S (short-barreled version) as seen in the film ''[[Crying Freeman]]''.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-UnknownSMG.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the M91S.]] | ||
+ | [[File:CryFree 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The weapon is fired.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-UnknownSMG2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A gangster fires a long-barreled M91S on full auto.]] | ||
− | == | + | ==(Mock-up) Heckler & Koch MP5K== |
+ | Several gangsters also use mock-ups of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] built on what appear to be [[Kimel AP-9]] assault pistols; these guns also appeared in other movies and TV shows filmed in British Columbia during the 1990s, such as ''M.A.N.T.I.S.'' and ''[[The X-Files]]''. | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-FakeMP5K.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yakuza gangster (at background) fires fake Heckler & Koch MP5K]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-armory.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fake Heckler & Koch MP5K is seen in the armory]] | ||
− | + | ==UZI== | |
+ | Some Yakuza gangsters use [[UZI]]s during the final shootout. UZI also can be seen in Freeman's armory | ||
+ | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-armory.jpg|thumb|none|600px|UZI is seen in the armory]] | ||
− | == | + | ==Madsen M50== |
+ | A [[Madsen M50]] can be seen in Freeman's armory | ||
+ | [[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-armory.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
− | + | ==MAC-11== | |
+ | A [[MAC-11]] can be seen in Freeman's armory | ||
+ | [[Image:Mac m11 9k.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RPB Industries M11A1 - .380 ACP]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-armory2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
− | + | ==Dragunov SVD == | |
− | == | + | During the hit on Shudo Shimazaki ([[Mako]]), Koh ([[Byron Mann]]) uses a [[SVD Dragunov]]. |
− | + | [[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R]] | |
− | During the hit on | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-SVD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koh fires a Dragunov SVD]] |
− | + | [[Image:crying-freeman-SVD2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |
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==M16 (SP1) w/ Cobray CM203== | ==M16 (SP1) w/ Cobray CM203== | ||
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During the final major shootout, the Freeman ([[Mark Dacascos]]) arms himself with an [[M16|M16 (SP1)]] fitted with a [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Launcher]] (which is used as an [[M203]] stand-in, its usual role). He fires multiple grenades from the launcher without reloading. | During the final major shootout, the Freeman ([[Mark Dacascos]]) arms himself with an [[M16|M16 (SP1)]] fitted with a [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Launcher]] (which is used as an [[M203]] stand-in, its usual role). He fires multiple grenades from the launcher without reloading. | ||
− | + | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | |
− | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage. | ||
[[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Late Model Cobray CM203, not attached to a rifle - 37mm flare]] | [[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Late Model Cobray CM203, not attached to a rifle - 37mm flare]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-M16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman fires a Cobray CM203]] | ||
+ | [[Image:crying-freeman-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman fires his M16]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:French Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:French Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category:Canadian Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Canadian Produced/Filmed]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Japanese Produced/Filmed]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Christophe Gans]] |
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Crying Freeman is the 1995 live action feature film adaptation of the Japanese anime series of the same name that stars Mark Dacascos as the titular Triad hitman who falls in love with an artist who witnesses one of his hits. The film was French produced and filmed in British Columbia.
The following weapons were used in the film Crying Freeman:
Handguns
Taurus PT92CS (modified)
The Freeman Yo Hinomura (Mark Dacascos) carries a Taurus PT92CS fitted with a custom-built compensator as his sidearm.
Beretta 92F
Beretta 92F pistols are used throughout the movie by Triad and Yakuza henchmen, and also by Koh (Byron Mann) near the end of the film.
Glock 19
Detectives Forge (Rae Dawn Chong) and Netah (Tchéky Karyo) carry Glock 19s as sidearms, as do many of the gangsters throughout the movie.
SIG-Sauer P226
SIG-Sauer P226 pistols are used by Yakuza henchmen
Smith & Wesson Model 60
The Smith & Wesson Model 60 is used by Koh and Detective Netah
Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"
Lady Hanada (Yôko Shimada) carries a Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith" as her main sidearm.
COP 357 Derringer
During the final confrontation with the Yakuza, Koh (Byron Mann) conceals a COP 357 Derringer up his sleeve. Although this pistol holds only four rounds, he fires at least eight times without reloading.
Walther PPK
The Freeman's first victim tries to pull a concealed Walther PPK (with a stainless finish) from an ankle holster before he is killed.
AMG AutoMag
During the final confrontation with the Yakuza, Ryuji Hanada (Masaya Katô) pulls a blued AMC .44 AutoMag on the Freeman and Koh, but never uses it.
Smith & Wesson 5904
During the final shootout one of the Yakuza can be seen with the Smith & Wesson 5904
Shotguns
Remington 870
During the confrontation with the Yakuza at the boss' house, Koh (Byron Mann) kills one mobster with his COP 357 Derringer and takes his Remington 870. The 870 used is fitted with a Butler Creek tactical forend, heat shield, door breacher, and pistol grip stock. This exact same shotgun was previously used in Timecop and later seen briefly in Reindeer Games (which had the same armorers).
Mossberg 500
During the final shootout, Yo Hinomura (Mark Dacascos) wields a custom short-barreled Mossberg 500 shotgun fitted with a forward pistol grip, rear pistol grip, heat shield, door breacher, and a shell holder. This exact same shotgun also appeared in Reindeer Games, 3000 Miles to Graceland, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, etc. (all of which had the same armorers as this movie).
Submachine Guns
M91S
Throughout the movie, Yakuza and Triad gangsters are seen using both long- and short-barreled versions of the M91S machine pistol. These custom-built weapons have been featured in several films and TV shows produced in British Columbia.
(Mock-up) Heckler & Koch MP5K
Several gangsters also use mock-ups of the Heckler & Koch MP5K built on what appear to be Kimel AP-9 assault pistols; these guns also appeared in other movies and TV shows filmed in British Columbia during the 1990s, such as M.A.N.T.I.S. and The X-Files.
UZI
Some Yakuza gangsters use UZIs during the final shootout. UZI also can be seen in Freeman's armory
Madsen M50
A Madsen M50 can be seen in Freeman's armory
MAC-11
A MAC-11 can be seen in Freeman's armory
Rifles
Dragunov SVD
During the hit on Shudo Shimazaki (Mako), Koh (Byron Mann) uses a SVD Dragunov.
M16 (SP1) w/ Cobray CM203
During the final major shootout, the Freeman (Mark Dacascos) arms himself with an M16 (SP1) fitted with a Cobray CM203 37mm Launcher (which is used as an M203 stand-in, its usual role). He fires multiple grenades from the launcher without reloading.