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[[Image:Hollywoodbodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Bodyguard'' (1992)]] | [[Image:Hollywoodbodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Bodyguard'' (1992)]] | ||
| − | '''The Bodyguard''' is a 1992 thriller starring [[Kevin Costner]] as a former Secret Service agent who now | + | '''The Bodyguard''' is a 1992 thriller starring [[Kevin Costner]] as Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who now makes a living as a private bodyguard. Over the course of the film, Frank finds himself struggling with his feelings for his latest client, a pampered singer (the late Whitney Houston, who made her acting debut). |
| − | + | The film was directed by Mick Jackson (''[[Volcano]]'') from a screenplay written by [[Lawrence Kasdan]]. | |
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| + | {{Film Title|The Bodyguard}} | ||
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== Browning Hi-Power == | == Browning Hi-Power == | ||
| − | Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) carries as his firearm of choice the [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | + | Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) carries as his firearm of choice the [[Browning Hi-Power]]. A Hi-power also appears to be used by the gunman who opens fire on Rachel's cabin. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Body1.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) in action, with his Browning drawn while protecting his client Klingman ( | + | [[Image:Body1.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) in action, with his Browning drawn while protecting his client Klingman (Charles Keating) from an attacker at the film's beginning.]] |
[[Image:Body4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank's pistol case is seen as he settles into the residence of Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston). The [[Browning Hi-Power]] on the left and [[H&K P7M8]] on the right.]] | [[Image:Body4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank's pistol case is seen as he settles into the residence of Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston). The [[Browning Hi-Power]] on the left and [[H&K P7M8]] on the right.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Body8.jpg|thumb|601px|none|While | + | [[File:Bodyg 38.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank loads the Browning. Note the slide stop release, which is slightly different on the [[Browning Hi-Power#FEG_PJK-9HP|FEG PJK-9HP]].]] |
| − | [[Image:Body9.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Body8.jpg|thumb|601px|none|While at his father Herb's cabin, Frank ([[Kevin Costner]]) moves down a hallway with his Browning drawn.]] |
| − | [[Image:Body11.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Body9.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The masked gunman holds the pistol while in the woods in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]).]] |
| − | [[Image:Body13.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Body11.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The gunman with the pistol.]] |
| + | [[Image:Body13.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The pistol is used by the gunman.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank opens fire on the gunman with his Browning. His eyes are closed on purpose as he attempts to hit a target by sound only.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 25.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank has his Browning drawn during the Academy Awards.]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch P7M8 == | == Heckler & Koch P7M8 == | ||
| − | Frank | + | Also seen in the Frank's gun case is a [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]]. The pistol is seen in closeup while he is checking the magazine, but it isn't used in the film. |
[[Image:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M8 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M8 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Body4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank's pistol case. [[Browning Hi-Power]] on the left and [[H&K P7M8]] on the right.]] | [[Image:Body4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank's pistol case. [[Browning Hi-Power]] on the left and [[H&K P7M8]] on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:Body3.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank ([[Kevin Costner]] loads his [[H&K P7M8]].]] | [[Image:Body3.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank ([[Kevin Costner]] loads his [[H&K P7M8]].]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 29.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank checks the mag. It appears to be empty.]] | ||
[[Image:Body5.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Closeup of the P7M8.]] | [[Image:Body5.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Closeup of the P7M8.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
| − | Herb Farmer ([[Ralph Waite]]) | + | Herb Farmer ([[Ralph Waite]]) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] when the gunman opens fire on the cabin. |
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 06.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Herb Farmer ([[Ralph Waite]]) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] when the gunman opens fire on the cabin.]] | ||
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| + | ==Ruger MkI== | ||
| + | Greg Portman ([[Tomas Arana]]) is seen using what appears to be a [[Ruger Mk I]] pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera. A Ruger appears to be the pistol held by the gunman Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) stops at the film's beginning. | ||
| + | [[File:RugerMk1Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ruger Mk I pistol - .22 LR]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Body2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The dead attacker with the suppressed pistol on his chest.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Greg Portman ([[Tomas Arana]]) is seen using what appears to be a [[Ruger Mk I]] pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 23.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sideview of the pistol.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 27.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Portman with the concealed pistol.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bodyg 28.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another view of Portman with the weapon.]] | ||
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[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Thriller]] | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 29 July 2023
The Bodyguard is a 1992 thriller starring Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who now makes a living as a private bodyguard. Over the course of the film, Frank finds himself struggling with his feelings for his latest client, a pampered singer (the late Whitney Houston, who made her acting debut). The film was directed by Mick Jackson (Volcano) from a screenplay written by Lawrence Kasdan.
The following weapons were used in the film The Bodyguard:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Browning Hi-Power
Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) carries as his firearm of choice the Browning Hi-Power. A Hi-power also appears to be used by the gunman who opens fire on Rachel's cabin.
Former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) in action, with his Browning drawn while protecting his client Klingman (Charles Keating) from an attacker at the film's beginning.
Frank's pistol case is seen as he settles into the residence of Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston). The Browning Hi-Power on the left and H&K P7M8 on the right.
Frank loads the Browning. Note the slide stop release, which is slightly different on the FEG PJK-9HP.
While at his father Herb's cabin, Frank (Kevin Costner) moves down a hallway with his Browning drawn.
The masked gunman holds the pistol while in the woods in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner).
Heckler & Koch P7M8
Also seen in the Frank's gun case is a Heckler & Koch P7M8. The pistol is seen in closeup while he is checking the magazine, but it isn't used in the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Herb Farmer (Ralph Waite) holds a Smith & Wesson Model 10 when the gunman opens fire on the cabin.
Ruger MkI
Greg Portman (Tomas Arana) is seen using what appears to be a Ruger Mk I pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera. A Ruger appears to be the pistol held by the gunman Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) stops at the film's beginning.
Greg Portman (Tomas Arana) is seen using what appears to be a Ruger Mk I pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera.
