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| − | + | [[Image:RansomPoster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Ransom'' (1996)]] | |
| − | + | '''''Ransom''''' is a 1996 American thriller directed by [[Ron Howard]] and stars [[Mel Gibson]] as an airline tycoon who finds that his son is kidnapped and sets off a dramatic set of circumstances when he turns the tables on the kidnappers. ''Ransom'' is actually a loose remake of a 1956 [[Glenn Ford]] film of the same name. The film's cast includes [[Rene Russo]], [[Gary Sinise]], [[Lili Taylor]], and [[Delroy Lindo]]. | |
| − | + | {{Film Title|Ransom}} | |
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| − | + | {{Spoiler}} | |
| − | == | + | =Pistols= |
| + | ==Glock 19== | ||
| + | NYPD Detective Jimmy Shaker ([[Gary Sinise]]) carries a 2nd Generation [[Glock 19]] as his sidearm throughout the film. Uniformed NYPD officers are also seen carrying Glocks. | ||
| + | [[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shaker's badge and Glock are seen on a dresser.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Det. Jimmy Shaker ([[Gary Sinise]]) shows his badge and his Glock.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom017.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shaker fires his Glock. Note that this is probably flame-emitting [[Non Guns#Glock|Non Gun]].]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom033.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An NYPD officer draws his Glock.]] | ||
| − | Detective Jimmy Shaker carries a | + | ==Beretta 85BB== |
| + | Detective Jimmy Shaker carries a [[Beretta 85BB]] as his backup gun, but only has it when going to Tom Mullen's house. At the end of the film, Tom Mullen ([[Mel Gibson]]) is seen brandishing it. | ||
| + | [[Image:Beretta 85BB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 85BB - .380 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom031.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of Shaker's Beretta 85BB.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom037.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A wounded Tom Mullen ([[Mel Gibson]]) holds the Beretta 85BB.]] | ||
| + | ==Smith & Wesson 5946== | ||
| + | FBI Special Agent Lonnie Hawkins ([[Delroy Lindo]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 5946]] as his sidearm. This weapon is also carried by many of the uniformed NYPD officers in the film. This weapon is a correct sidearm choice for the NYPD, though not the FBI. | ||
| + | [[File:S&W5946.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 5946 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom041.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FBI Special Agent Lonnie Hawkins ([[Delroy Lindo]]) draws his S&W 5946.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Ransom 205.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Opposite angle of Hawkins wielding his 5946.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Colt M1911A1== |
| + | Cubby Barnes ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) threatens Mullen with a [[Colt M1911A1]] as he retrieves the ransom. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cubby Barnes ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) holding his Colt M1911A1.]] | ||
| − | + | =Revolvers= | |
| + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ||
| + | A uniformed NYPD officer is seen wielding a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]]. NYPD officers employed prior to the transition of semi-automatic handguns in 1993 were allowed to continue to carry their revolvers if they so desired (until 2018 when the dinosaur officers were ordered to switch to the semi-auto pistol), however the Model 19 was not one of the approved revolvers for use as an NYPD sidearm. | ||
| + | [[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An NYPD officer points a S&W Model 19.]] | ||
| − | == Smith | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36== |
| + | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is seen being put in the hands of one of the kidnappers. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom018.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The S&W is placed in the hands of a kidnapper.]] | ||
| − | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 60== | |
| + | Maris Connor ([[Lili Taylor]]) is seen loading and firing a [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]]. Jimmy Shaker ([[Gary Sinise]]) is also seen carrying a S&W Model 60 in an ankle holster. | ||
| + | [[File:StainlessS&WModel36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Ransom 202.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Maris Connor ([[Lili Taylor]]) with a stainless S&W Model 60.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Maris Connor ([[Lili Taylor]]) brandishes the S&W.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Ransom 206.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A uniformed NYPD officer with what appears to be a Model 60.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom045.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of Shaker's Smith & Wesson Model 60 that he pulls from his ankle holster.]] | ||
| − | + | =Submachine Guns= | |
| + | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
| + | FBI HRT members and NYPD ESU officers are seen armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s. They have mounted scopes, and some appear to be fitted with Surefire weaponlight forearms. | ||
| + | [[Image:HKmp5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with safe-semi-two round burst trigger group and Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom009.jpg|thumb|none|500px|On the left, an FBI tactical agent wields a Surefire-equipped MP5A3.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom024.jpg|thumb|none|500px|On the right, in the background, is an ESU officer with an MP5A3 with scope mounted. On the left, in the foreground, is another ESU officer with an Ithaca 37.]] | ||
| − | + | =Shotguns= | |
| + | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
| + | An NYPD ESU officer is seen armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with a tactical weaponlight mounted as the ESU clears a house. | ||
| + | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca 37 Riot Version - 12 Gauge]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom024.jpg|thumb|none|500px|On the left, an ESU officer wields an Ithaca 37 with mounted weaponlight.]] | ||
| − | == | + | =Rifles= |
| + | ==Ruger AC556 / Mini-14 GB== | ||
| + | Another NYPD ESU officer is seen armed with a [[Ruger AC556]] / [[Ruger Mini-14#Ruger Mini-14|Mini-14 GB]] as the ESU clears a house. | ||
| + | [[Image:RugerAC556.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ruger AC556 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom027.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An ESU officer is seen with a Ruger. Though blurry, the weapon appears to have the 'Government Barrel' of the AC556 / Mini-14 'GB', with flash-hider and bayonet lug.]] | ||
| − | + | ==M16A2== | |
| + | FBI Special Agent Jack Sickler ([[Michael Gaston]]) is seen firing an [[M16A2]] fitted with a night-vision scope and tactical weaponlight from a helicopter during a shootout with one of the kidnappers. | ||
| + | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm. Select-Fire Rifle (Safe/Semi/3-round Burst Only).]] | ||
| + | [[Image:ransom008.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FBI Special Agent Jack Sickler ([[Michael Gaston]]) wields the customized M16A2.]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ron Howard]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:26, 28 April 2024
Ransom is a 1996 American thriller directed by Ron Howard and stars Mel Gibson as an airline tycoon who finds that his son is kidnapped and sets off a dramatic set of circumstances when he turns the tables on the kidnappers. Ransom is actually a loose remake of a 1956 Glenn Ford film of the same name. The film's cast includes Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Lili Taylor, and Delroy Lindo.
The following weapons were used in the film Ransom:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Pistols
Glock 19
NYPD Detective Jimmy Shaker (Gary Sinise) carries a 2nd Generation Glock 19 as his sidearm throughout the film. Uniformed NYPD officers are also seen carrying Glocks.
Beretta 85BB
Detective Jimmy Shaker carries a Beretta 85BB as his backup gun, but only has it when going to Tom Mullen's house. At the end of the film, Tom Mullen (Mel Gibson) is seen brandishing it.
Smith & Wesson 5946
FBI Special Agent Lonnie Hawkins (Delroy Lindo) carries a Smith & Wesson 5946 as his sidearm. This weapon is also carried by many of the uniformed NYPD officers in the film. This weapon is a correct sidearm choice for the NYPD, though not the FBI.
Colt M1911A1
Cubby Barnes (Donnie Wahlberg) threatens Mullen with a Colt M1911A1 as he retrieves the ransom.
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 19
A uniformed NYPD officer is seen wielding a Smith & Wesson Model 19. NYPD officers employed prior to the transition of semi-automatic handguns in 1993 were allowed to continue to carry their revolvers if they so desired (until 2018 when the dinosaur officers were ordered to switch to the semi-auto pistol), however the Model 19 was not one of the approved revolvers for use as an NYPD sidearm.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A Smith & Wesson Model 36 is seen being put in the hands of one of the kidnappers.
Smith & Wesson Model 60
Maris Connor (Lili Taylor) is seen loading and firing a Smith & Wesson Model 60. Jimmy Shaker (Gary Sinise) is also seen carrying a S&W Model 60 in an ankle holster.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
FBI HRT members and NYPD ESU officers are seen armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A3s. They have mounted scopes, and some appear to be fitted with Surefire weaponlight forearms.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
An NYPD ESU officer is seen armed with an Ithaca 37 shotgun with a tactical weaponlight mounted as the ESU clears a house.
Rifles
Ruger AC556 / Mini-14 GB
Another NYPD ESU officer is seen armed with a Ruger AC556 / Mini-14 GB as the ESU clears a house.
M16A2
FBI Special Agent Jack Sickler (Michael Gaston) is seen firing an M16A2 fitted with a night-vision scope and tactical weaponlight from a helicopter during a shootout with one of the kidnappers.
