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[[File:Justheroes.jpg|thumb|right|300px|International poster for ''Just Heroes'' (1989)]] | [[File:Justheroes.jpg|thumb|right|300px|International poster for ''Just Heroes'' (1989)]] | ||
| − | ''Just Heroes'' is a 1989 Hong Kong crime thriller that was co-directed by [[John Woo]] and Wu Ma. | + | '''''Just Heroes''''' is a 1989 Hong Kong crime thriller that was co-directed by [[John Woo]] and Wu Ma. The film stars [[Danny Lee]], [[Stephen Chow]], and [[Chan Koon Tai]] as adopted sons of a murdered Chinese Triad boss who vie for the leadership role while attempting to root out a traitor in the organization. The film also co-stars [[David Chiang]] and [[Shing Fui-On]]. Danny Lee and Shing Fui-On would also be featured in John Woo's ''[[The Killer]]'', which was released in the same year. |
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Just Heroes'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Just Heroes'':''' | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
| − | == Beretta 92F == | + | ==Beretta 92F== |
The [[Beretta 92F]] is notably used by Sou ([[Danny Lee]]), who is seen dual-wielding one along with a Taurus PT92 in the opening shootout. | The [[Beretta 92F]] is notably used by Sou ([[Danny Lee]]), who is seen dual-wielding one along with a Taurus PT92 in the opening shootout. | ||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:JustH 21.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sou ([[Danny Lee]]) holds the Beretta 92F in his left hand.]] |
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
| − | The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is the | + | The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is the pistol given up by "Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao ([[Stephen Chow]]) when he surrenders himself at a police station. This pistol is also used in the final shootout. |
| − | [[File:Browning-HP-P35.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | + | [[File:Browning-HP-P35.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 54.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning Hi-Power is the pistol given up by "Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao ([[Stephen Chow]]) when he surrenders himself at a police station.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 29.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Triad gangster holds his Browning Hi-Power.]] |
==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ||
| − | After dropping his Taurus pistol, Tai is seen pulling a [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] concealed in his jacket sleeve (a common move in John Woo | + | After dropping his Taurus pistol, Tai ([[Chan Koon Tai]]) is seen pulling a [[Heckler & Koch P7M13]] concealed in his jacket sleeve (a common move in John Woo films). |
| − | [[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M13 9x19mm]] | + | [[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M13 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 39.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tai ([[Chan Koon Tai]]) dual-wields a Heckler & Koch P7M13 and a stainless Taurus PT92.]] |
| − | == Norinco Type 54 == | + | ==Norinco Type 54== |
| − | The [[Norinco Type 54]] | + | The [[Norinco Type 54]] is used by Sou ([[Danny Lee]]) in the quarry shootout. |
| − | [[Image:Tokarev NorincoM213B.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Norinco Type 54 Model 213 with blued finish - | + | [[Image:Tokarev NorincoM213B.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Norinco Type 54 Model 213 with blued finish - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 69.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 69.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Norinco Type 54 is used by Sou ([[Danny Lee]]) in the quarry shootout.]] |
| − | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== |
| − | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used by a | + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used by a Triad gangster on the boat. A suppressed S&W is also used in the film. |
| − | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 .38 Special]] | + | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 33.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A suppressed Smith & Wesson Model 36 is seen.]] |
==Taurus PT92== | ==Taurus PT92== | ||
| − | Like many | + | Like many John Woo films, the [[Taurus PT92]] is used by nearly every character, notably Sou ([[Danny Lee]]), Cheung Pak Wai ([[David Chiang]]) and "Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao ([[Stephen Chow]]). |
| − | [[File:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | + | [[File:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92AF - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 56.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao ([[Stephen Chow]]) holds his Taurus PT92.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 21.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sou ([[Danny Lee]]) dual-wields the Taurus in his right hand and the Beretta in his left.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 22.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tai takes Sou's Taurus to use on a enemy Triad gangster.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 30.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cheung Pak Wai ([[David Chiang]]) holds his Taurus pistols.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 28.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wai fires his Taurus pistols.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 36.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wai points his Taurus PT92.]] |
==Taurus PT92 (Stainless)== | ==Taurus PT92 (Stainless)== | ||
The stainless model of the [[Taurus PT92]] is the main handgun carried by Tai ([[Chan Koon Tai]]). | The stainless model of the [[Taurus PT92]] is the main handgun carried by Tai ([[Chan Koon Tai]]). | ||
| − | [[Image:TaurusPT92.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92 | + | [[Image:TaurusPT92.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92 with stainless steel finish and wood grips - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tai ([[Chan Koon Tai]]) fires his stainless PT92 in the opening shootout.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
| − | The [[Remington 870]] is used by the Triad member on the boat in the opening shootout. | + | The [[Remington 870]] is used by the Triad member on the boat in the opening shootout. Tai is then seen using it. |
| − | [[Image:Remington870Pstlgrip.jpg|thumb|none|400px| 12 | + | [[Image:Remington870Pstlgrip.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Compact with Pachmyar Vindicator pistol grip and foregrip - 12 Gauge]] |
| − | [[File:JustH | + | [[File:JustH 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun on the right.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH | + | [[File:JustH 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tai tries to fire the shotgun.]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
| − | == Micro Uzi == | + | ==Micro Uzi== |
| − | The [[Micro Uzi]] is used by hitmen | + | The [[Micro Uzi]] is used by hitmen. |
| − | [[File:MicroUziPistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]] | + | [[File:MicroUziPistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Micro Uzi - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 26.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Micro Uzi is used by hitmen.]] |
| − | == Uzi == | + | ==Uzi== |
| − | The full size [[Uzi]] is also used throughout the film, notably during the hit on a | + | The full size [[Uzi]] is also used throughout the film, notably during the hit on a Triad boss. |
| − | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Uzi - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 17.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rival Triad gangster on the left with the Uzi.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The full size Uzi is fired by the rival Triad gangster. Note: this Uzi has the swivel stock more commonly seen on the Mini Uzi.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 25.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The full size Uzi is also used by hitmen.]] |
| − | == Heckler & Koch | + | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== |
| − | [[Heckler & Koch | + | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s are used by various thugs throughout the film. |
| − | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | + | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 05.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rival Triad gangster fires an MP5A3.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 35.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A barrel of an MP5A3 is seen.]] |
| − | == Heckler & Koch MP5K == | + | ==Heckler & Koch MP5K== |
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] is used by various henchmen as well as by Tai in the final shootout. | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] is used by various henchmen as well as by Tai in the final shootout. | ||
| − | [[File:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 47.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tai holds an MP5K in his right hand.]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 51.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Heckler & Koch MP5K is used by Tai in the final shootout.]] |
| − | == Beretta M12 == | + | ==Beretta M12== |
The [[Beretta M12]] is used by various thugs as well as by Wai and Sou. | The [[Beretta M12]] is used by various thugs as well as by Wai and Sou. | ||
| − | [[File:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | + | [[File:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:JustH 52.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:JustH 52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wai ([[David Chiang]]) holds the Beretta M12.]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 25 March 2019
Just Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime thriller that was co-directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, Stephen Chow, and Chan Koon Tai as adopted sons of a murdered Chinese Triad boss who vie for the leadership role while attempting to root out a traitor in the organization. The film also co-stars David Chiang and Shing Fui-On. Danny Lee and Shing Fui-On would also be featured in John Woo's The Killer, which was released in the same year.
The following weapons were used in the film Just Heroes:
Handguns
Beretta 92F
The Beretta 92F is notably used by Sou (Danny Lee), who is seen dual-wielding one along with a Taurus PT92 in the opening shootout.
Sou (Danny Lee) holds the Beretta 92F in his left hand.
Browning Hi-Power
The Browning Hi-Power is the pistol given up by "Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao (Stephen Chow) when he surrenders himself at a police station. This pistol is also used in the final shootout.
The Browning Hi-Power is the pistol given up by "Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao (Stephen Chow) when he surrenders himself at a police station.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
After dropping his Taurus pistol, Tai (Chan Koon Tai) is seen pulling a Heckler & Koch P7M13 concealed in his jacket sleeve (a common move in John Woo films).
Tai (Chan Koon Tai) dual-wields a Heckler & Koch P7M13 and a stainless Taurus PT92.
Norinco Type 54
The Norinco Type 54 is used by Sou (Danny Lee) in the quarry shootout.
The Norinco Type 54 is used by Sou (Danny Lee) in the quarry shootout.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 is used by a Triad gangster on the boat. A suppressed S&W is also used in the film.
Taurus PT92
Like many John Woo films, the Taurus PT92 is used by nearly every character, notably Sou (Danny Lee), Cheung Pak Wai (David Chiang) and "Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao (Stephen Chow).
"Jacky" Yuen Kei-hao (Stephen Chow) holds his Taurus PT92.
Sou (Danny Lee) dual-wields the Taurus in his right hand and the Beretta in his left.
Cheung Pak Wai (David Chiang) holds his Taurus pistols.
Taurus PT92 (Stainless)
The stainless model of the Taurus PT92 is the main handgun carried by Tai (Chan Koon Tai).
Tai (Chan Koon Tai) fires his stainless PT92 in the opening shootout.
Shotguns
Remington 870
The Remington 870 is used by the Triad member on the boat in the opening shootout. Tai is then seen using it.
Submachine Guns
Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi is used by hitmen.
Uzi
The full size Uzi is also used throughout the film, notably during the hit on a Triad boss.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are used by various thugs throughout the film.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
The Heckler & Koch MP5K is used by various henchmen as well as by Tai in the final shootout.
Beretta M12
The Beretta M12 is used by various thugs as well as by Wai and Sou.
Wai (David Chiang) holds the Beretta M12.