Salvador

Salvador is a 1986 war drama film written by Oliver Stone and journalist Richard Boyle, and directed by Stone. It stars James Woods, James Belushi, and Michael Murphy, with John Savage, Elpidia Carrillo, and Cynthia Gibb in supporting roles.

The film tells the story of an American journalist (Richard Boyle) covering the Salvadoran Civil War (1979-1992) who becomes entangled with both leftist guerrillas and the right wing military. The film is highly sympathetic towards the left wing revolutionaries and strongly critical of the U.S.-supported military, focusing on the murder of four American churchwomen and the assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero by death squads. While the movie is set in the country of Salvador, it was actually shot entirely in Mexico.

Salvador 'Cinema Poster Country UK Directed by Oliver Stone Release Date 1986 Language English Spanish Studio Hemdale Film Distributor Hemdale Film Main Cast Character Actor Richard Boyle James Woods Doctor Rock James Belushi Ambassador Thomas Kelly Michael Murphy John Cassady John Savage María Elpidia Carrillo Jack Morgan Colby Chester Maj. Maximiliano 'Max' Casanova Tony Plana Col. Bentley Hyde Sr. Will MacMillan

The following weapons were used in the film Salvador:

Handguns

Colt M1911A1 (Nickel)

A government officer is armed with a nickel M1911A1.

The Army Lieutenant (Juan Fernández) holds the M911A1 on Richard Boyle (James Woods) who is armed with a switchblade and a can of mace.

A government officer pulls his pistol.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is used by government officers as well as border guards.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special

The Army Lieutenant (Juan Fernández) holds a revolver on a student.

The Army Lieutenant (Juan Fernández) aims his sidearm.

Richard Boyle (James Woods) is threatened with the Smith & Wesson Model 10.

Colt 1903 Hammerless Pistol

What appears to be a Colt Model 1903 pistol is used in an assassination.

Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pistol - .32 ACP

What appears to be a Colt Model 1903 pistol is used by a goverment agent (Art Bonilla) in the assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero (José Carlos Ruiz).

Rifles

IMI Galil

Some government troops are armed with the IMI Galil.

IMI Galil ARM with wood hand-guard - 5.56x45mm NATO

Government tank commander Colonel Julio Figueroa, a.k.a. "Major Max" (the late Jorge Luke), opens fire with the Galil.

Heckler & Koch HK91

The Heckler & Koch HK91 is primarily used by government troops.

Heckler & Koch HK91 - 7.62x51mm NATO.

Muzzles of the HK91's are seen.

Spanish Mauser

M1895 Chilean Mausers is primarily used by rebel forces, but some are used by government troops.

Mauser 1895 Rifle - 7x57mm Mauser

A rebel fighter checks out the rifle.

Mauser 1895 Rifle (Short) - 7x57mm Mauser

A government soldier fires the rifle.

Rifle on the left.

Richard Boyle (James Woods) poses with the rifle.

M16A1

Some rebels are seen with M16A1 rifles.

M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

The M16A1 in the middle

M1917 Enfield

A government soldier in civilian clothes is seen with an M1917 Enfield.

M1917 Enfield

A government soldier in civilian clothes is seen with an M1917 Enfield.

Machine Guns

MAS AA-52

The MAS AA-52 GPMG is seen mounted on government tanks.

MAS AA-52 GPMG - 7.5x54mm French.

M60

An M60 is seen mounted on a government helicopter gunship.

M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO

An M60 is seen mounted on a government helicopter gunship.

FN MAG

FN MAG machine guns are mounted on government tanks.

FN MAG 58 7.62x51mm NATO

Government soldier fires the FN MAG.

Submachine Guns

Uzi

The Uzi is carried by rebels, government troops and men guarding the US Ambassador.

A government thug is armed with an Uzi during a confrontation with Boyle.

Spitfire Carbine

Many rebels are armed with the Spitfire Carbine, a low cost clone of the Thompson.

Spitfire Submachine Gun (a modified version of the carbine with a shortened barrel and converted to full-automatic) - .45 ACP

Shotguns

Double Barreled Shotgun

The 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is carried throughout the film.

J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 gauge

A government-allied gunman holds the shotgun on the left.

Ithaca 37

Used throughout the film is the Ithaca 37 Featherlight fitted with a pistol grip.

Ithaca 37 Featherlight fitted with a pistol grip - 12 ga.

A gunman (Humberto Elizondo Kauffman) with the goverment troops holds the shotgun.