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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Ratas, ratones, rateros | |name = Ratas, ratones, rateros | ||
|picture = Ratas, ratones, rateros (1999).jpg | |picture = Ratas, ratones, rateros (1999).jpg | ||
| − | |country = Ecuador | + | |country = [[Image:Ec.jpg|25px]] Ecuador |
|director = Sebastian Cordero | |director = Sebastian Cordero | ||
| − | |date= September | + | |date= September 7th, 1999 |
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|studio= Cabezahueca | |studio= Cabezahueca | ||
| − | |distributor= HBO Latino Vanguard Cinema | + | |distributor= HBO Latino <br> Vanguard Cinema |
|character1= Salvador | |character1= Salvador | ||
|actor1=Marco Bustos | |actor1=Marco Bustos | ||
|character2= Angel | |character2= Angel | ||
|actor2=Carlos Valencia Acosta | |actor2=Carlos Valencia Acosta | ||
| + | |character3= Mayra | ||
| + | |actor3=Cristina Dávila | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''Ratas,ratones,rateros''''' ( | + | '''''Ratas, ratones, rateros''''' (English: ''Rats, Mice, Pickpockets'') is a 1999 Ecuadorian crime drama film directed by Sebastian Cordero, described as the first Ecuadorian-produced film with production values at international standards. |
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| + | Salvador (Marco Bustos) is a young thief from Quito whose life of petty crime is complicated by the arrival of his ex-convict cousin Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) from Guayaquil into his life. Little by little, the young man loses the few things that made sense in his existence. The movie had its international premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 7th, 1999 and later released internationally on December 24th of that same year. | ||
{{Spoiler}} | {{Spoiler}} | ||
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| + | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
| − | + | =Handguns= | |
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== Smith & Wesson Model 625 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 625 == | ||
| − | + | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 625]] is owned by Salvador (Marco Bustos), which becomes the source of many problems for the protagonists. | |
| − | + | [[File:S&W Mod625.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 625 with 3" barrel - .45 ACP]] | |
| − | [[File:S&W Mod625.jpg| | + | [[File:Salvador and the gun.jpg|350px|thumb|none|A promotional image shows Salvador (Marco Bustos) pointing the revolver toward the camera.]] |
| − | [[File:Salvador and the gun.jpg|350px|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Salvador teaching his friend.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having some experience with firearms handling due to being a former student at a military academy, Salvador teaches his friend Mayra (Cristina Dávila) how to shoot.]] |
| − | [[File:Salvador teaching his friend.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Salvador | + | [[File:Salvador and his funny story.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Salvador with the revolver while recounting the moment when his friends stole the gun in the bathroom scene.]] |
| − | [[File:Salvador and his funny story.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Salvador with the | + | [[File:Discussion gone wrong.jpg|600px|thumb|none|One of Salvador's friends aims the revolver at an associate during an argument at a graduation party.]] |
| − | [[File:Discussion gone wrong.jpg|600px|thumb|none|One of | + | [[File:Smith & Wesson Model 625.jpg|600px|thumb|none|An excellent close-up of the revolver when Salvador dreams of trying to steal an old truck. The Smith & Wesson markings are clearly distinguished.]] |
| − | [[File:Smith & Wesson Model 625.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
| − | One of the hitmen | + | One of the hitmen sent to kill Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) for failing to pay his debts carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]. After Salvador defends Angel, the latter takes possession of the revolver. |
| − | [[File:S&W 36.jpg| | + | [[File:S&W 36.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] |
| − | [[File:Model 36.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The hitmen | + | [[File:Model 36.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The hitmen searches for Angel with his revolver at the ready.]] |
| − | [[File:Angel forgiving his cousing with his gun.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Angel | + | [[File:Angel forgiving his cousing with his gun.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) threatens his cousin after an argument.]] |
== Colt MK IV Series 70 == | == Colt MK IV Series 70 == | ||
| − | Angel | + | Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) sells a [[Colt Mk IV Series 70]] to a friend of Carolina (Irina Lopez Eldredge). The owner of a mansion also uses one in self-defense. |
| − | [[File:Colt-MKIV-Series70.jpg| | + | [[File:Colt-MKIV-Series70.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt MK IV Series 70, nickel finish - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[File:2 guns.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Angel | + | [[File:2 guns.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) offers the Mk IV and the earlier acquired S&W Model 36 for sale.]] |
| − | [[File:Gun dropped.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Carolina's friend | + | [[File:Gun dropped.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Carolina's friend drops the Colt pistol in front of a police officer who breaks up a fight.]] |
| − | [[File:Busted .jpg|600px|thumb|none|The mansion's owner | + | [[File:Busted .jpg|600px|thumb|none|The mansion's owner aims the Colt pistol at Marlon after he fails to escape with Angel.]] |
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| + | == SIG-Sauer P226 == | ||
| + | A [[SIG-Sauer P226]] appears in behind-the-scenes video of early takes of some scenes, but does not appear in the final cut. | ||
| + | [[File:SigP226.jpg|300px|thumb|none|West German SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[File:Testing Scene.jpg|540px|thumb|none|Marco Bustos (portraying Salvador) holds a P226 during a camera test.]] | ||
| + | [[File:The Hitman.jpg|540px|thumb|none|An early take has the hitman who comes after Angel armed with a P226 as opposed to the Smith & Wesson Model 36.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Colt Woodsman== |
| − | + | One of the handguns hidden in the mansion's drawer appears to be a [[Colt Woodsman]]. | |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:ColtWoodsman.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Woodsman - .22 LR]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Guns drawer.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Colt Woodsman is seen to the right- note the long barrel.]] |
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== Unknown Pistols== | == Unknown Pistols== | ||
| − | Near the final scene, Angel and Marlon (Salvador's friend) enter a rich family's mansion to take some jewelry and suddenly find a drawer full of pistols of different calibers that unfortunately cannot be identified due to the low lighting | + | Near the final scene, Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) and Marlon (Salvador's friend) enter a rich family's mansion to take some jewelry and suddenly find a drawer full of pistols of different calibers that unfortunately cannot be identified due to the low lighting of the scene. |
| − | [[File:Guns drawer.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Angel and Marlon | + | [[File:Guns drawer.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Angel and Marlon find the guns in the mansion.]] |
| − | == | + | =Shotguns= |
| + | ==Harrington & Richardson Pardner== | ||
| + | Another hitmen carries a sawed-off [[Harrington & Richardson Pardner]] when he chases Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) through a cemetery. | ||
| + | [[File:NewEnglandpardner.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Harrington & Richardson Pardner - 28 gauge]] | ||
| + | [[File:Shotgun guy.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The second hitmen finding Angel after chasing him through the cemetery.]] | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:Crime]] | |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Drama]] |
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Ratas, ratones, rateros (English: Rats, Mice, Pickpockets) is a 1999 Ecuadorian crime drama film directed by Sebastian Cordero, described as the first Ecuadorian-produced film with production values at international standards.
Salvador (Marco Bustos) is a young thief from Quito whose life of petty crime is complicated by the arrival of his ex-convict cousin Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) from Guayaquil into his life. Little by little, the young man loses the few things that made sense in his existence. The movie had its international premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 7th, 1999 and later released internationally on December 24th of that same year.
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
The following weapons were used in the film Rats, Mice, Pickpockets (Ratas, ratones, rateros):
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 625
A Smith & Wesson Model 625 is owned by Salvador (Marco Bustos), which becomes the source of many problems for the protagonists.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
One of the hitmen sent to kill Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) for failing to pay his debts carries a Smith & Wesson Model 36. After Salvador defends Angel, the latter takes possession of the revolver.
Colt MK IV Series 70
Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) sells a Colt Mk IV Series 70 to a friend of Carolina (Irina Lopez Eldredge). The owner of a mansion also uses one in self-defense.
SIG-Sauer P226
A SIG-Sauer P226 appears in behind-the-scenes video of early takes of some scenes, but does not appear in the final cut.
Colt Woodsman
One of the handguns hidden in the mansion's drawer appears to be a Colt Woodsman.
Unknown Pistols
Near the final scene, Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) and Marlon (Salvador's friend) enter a rich family's mansion to take some jewelry and suddenly find a drawer full of pistols of different calibers that unfortunately cannot be identified due to the low lighting of the scene.
Shotguns
Harrington & Richardson Pardner
Another hitmen carries a sawed-off Harrington & Richardson Pardner when he chases Angel (Carlos Valencia Acosta) through a cemetery.
