Man on Fire (1987)

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Man on Fire Theatrical Release Poster Country Italy France Directed by Élie Chouraqui Release Date 1987 Language English Italian Studio 7 Films Cinema Cima Produzioni Embassy International Pictures Distributor TriStar Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Creasy Scott Glenn Samantha "Sam" Balletto Jade Malle David Joe Pesci Jane Balletto Brooke Adams Ettore Balletto Paul Shenar Michael Midler Jonathan Pryce Conti Danny Aiello Det. Satta Giancarlo Prati

Man on Fire is a 1987 Italian-French action thriller starring Scott Glenn as Christopher Creasy, a burnt-out former CIA operative turned bodyguard of twelve-years-old Italian girl Samantha Balletto, daughter of a wealthy businessman. After some time they become close friends. Then Samantha is kidnapped, and Creasy got a severe wound. Despite weakness, Creasy is determined to get Samantha back at all costs.

The film is based on the 1980 novel of the same name written by A. J. Quinnell. The second screen adaptation of the novel appeared in 2004, directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington.

The following weapons were used in the film Man on Fire (1987):

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose

A Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose revolver is used by a kidnapper. Same looking revolver is seen in hands of another kidnapper in the scene in Sandri's hideout.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Early Model.

A kidnapper holds Creasy at gunpoint.

Wounded kidnapper fires.

Dying kidnapper drops the revolver.

Sandri's companion holds a snub nose revolver.

The revolver on the floor.

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen.

A Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen. revolver is seen in the gun box. David (Joe Pesci) keeps it for himself. In the final scene a young criminal (Henri-Charles Alexandre) uses same looking revolver.

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special

The Colt DS is seen in the bottom.

David holds the revolver.

A young man hides under the car with a revolver in hand.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose

What appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose is used by Conti (Danny Aiello).

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum

Conti fires at Creasy.

Pistols

Benelli B76

During the kidnapping one of the criminals is armed with a Benelli B76 pistol. A Benelli B76 is one of the handguns, used by Creasy (Scott Glenn) in his crusade.

Benelli B76 - 9x19mm

A kidnapper holds his Benelli.

The slide stops in back position after a single shot.

Creasy takes the Benelli from the box of guns.

He examines the pistol.

Creasy attached the Benelli on a magnetic holder.

Creasy holds Conti (Danny Aiello) at gunpoint.

Beretta M1934

A Beretta M1934 is Creasy's (Scott Glenn) backup gun. In the final scene a police detective holds a Beretta M1934.

Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP

Creasy draws the Beretta during the kidnapping. The image is blurry due to fast motion.

Creasy fires at kidnappers.

The Beretta M1934 on the table.

Creasy takes the pistol to put it in leg holster.

A police detective in center holds a Beretta 34 in the final scene.

Beretta 92SB

Creasy (Scott Glenn) uses mainly a Beretta 92SB while attempting to resque Samantha.

Beretta Model 92SB with wood grips - 9x19mm

Beretta 92SB is in top left corner of the box.

Creasy checks the pistol.

Creasy threatens Rabbia (Franco Trevisi) by putting the Beretta at his privates.

Another view of Creasy's pistol in the same scene.

Creasy fires the Beretta.

Creasy holds the pistol during the shootout in Sandri's hideout.

A closer view of Creasy's pistol (the item in his hands is a time bomb).

Beretta 80 Series

What appears to be a Beretta 80 Series pistol, is also seen in gun box. It's hard to identify the exact model though Beretta 85 seems to be a possible guess.

Beretta 85BB - 8 round single stack - .380 ACP

The Beretta 80 Series is seen at the right.

Creasy examines the compact Beretta.

Creasy puts the compact Beretta in shoulder holster.

Beretta Model 70

One of the kidnappers uses a Beretta Model 70.

Beretta Model 70 - .32 ACP

The kidnapper fires. The shape of the trigger guard matches Model 70.

Beretta M1951

Another kidnapper uses a Beretta M1951 in several scenes.

Beretta M951 - 9x19mm

A kidnapper fires a suppressed Beretta M1951.

Another view of the same scene.

The same character cleans his pistol in hideout.

A police inspector holds a Beretta M1951 (bottom left) in the final scene.

Luger P08

What appears to be a Luger P08 is seen in hands of Conti's henchman.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm

A man at the left holds a supposed P08.

Unidentified pistol 1

When Creasy perfors his bodyguard duties, he carries a pistol that is seen only partially. A pistol with same looking grips is seen on Creasy's table when he readies for hunt for kidnappers.

Creasy holds holstered pistol.

A kidnapper disarms Creasy.

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The pistol on the table at the right looks different from both Beretta pistols from the box.

Unidentified pistol 2

An unidentified pistol is seen in the gun box. It isn't used in action.

Unknown pistol is in top right corner of the box.

Submachine Guns

Beretta M12

Beretta M12 SMGs are used by Italian police.

Beretta M12 - 9x19mm

Police on road block carry M12 SMGs.

Police guard the school.

Sten Mk II

A Sten Mk II is seen in Sandri's hideout.

Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm

A Sten is seen at the wall.

MP40

An MP40 is seen in Sandri's hideout.

MP40 - 9x19mm

An MP40 is seen at the wall.

Thompson M1921/M1928

An M1921 or M1928 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine and removed buttstock is seen in Sandri's hideout.

M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.

A Thompson with drum magazine is seen on the table in front of a raw of other SMGs.

Unidentified SMG(?) 1

In the flashback scene in Beirut one of the combatants holds an unidentified weapon, possibly a submachine gun.

Unidentified SMG(?) 2

An unidentified SMG is seen in Sandri's hideout. It resembles an M1/M1A1 Thompson but has a shorter barrel and Sten-style folding stock.

For comparison: M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP

A supposed SMG is seen at far right, next to M16. Thompson-style receiver and grip can be seen.

Another view of the gun (between M16 and MP40). Side folding stock is seen.

Shotguns

Winchester Model 1300 Defender

One of Conti's henchmen holds a Winchester Model 1300 Defender with pistol grip.

Winchester Model 1300 Defender with pistol grip - 12 gauge

The shotgun is seen at the left.

The shotgun is seen at the right.

Mossberg 500

An Mossberg 500 is seen in Sandri's hideout.

Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 gauge. Note the wood furniture.

A shotgun is seen on the ammo crates at the right.

A closer view of the shotgun.

Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun

A Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun is seen in Sandri's hideout.

A sawed-off shotgun is seen at the left.

Assault Rifles

M16 (Adler-Jager AP-74)

In the flashback scene in Beirut one of the combatants holds some version of M16. Several M16s of nondescript model are seen in Sandri's hideout. Three-prong flash hiders and the fact that the movie was filmed in Italy allows to guess that M16s are Italian produced .22 caliber Adler-Jager AP-74s.

Adler-Jager AP74 rifle - .22 LR. Note the sharply angled three prong flash hider and the forward assist, which differentiate it from the AP15.

A man at the right holds a very blurry M16-style gun. It seems to have wooden furniture that is one more argument pro Adler-Jager (model AP-74/L).

A pair of M16s is seen in Sandri's hideout: one on the floor, leaning against the cupboard, and another one on the table at the right.

Another view of Sandri's M16.

The M16 on the table is seen slightly better. It seems to have three-prong flash hider.

AK (Adler-Jager AP-80)

In the flashback scene in Beirut one of the combatants holds some version of AK. Its slim magazine allows to guess that the AK could be a Adler-Jäger AP-80, Italian blank firing AK replica.

Adler-Jäger AP-80 - 8mm Blank

The magazine can be seen.

Slightly better view of the barrel and receiver.

Other Weapons

M9 "Bazooka"

An M9 "Bazooka" is seen in Sandri's hideout.

M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch

A bazooka is seen at the background, left to the cupboard.