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City of God
City of God (Portuguese: Cidade de Deus) is a 2002 Brazilian film directed by Fernando Mirelles and Katia Lund. Based on a true story, the film chronicles the development of one of Rio De Janeiro's most notorious favelas (Portuguese word for "Slum/Ghetto") as told through the perspective of Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), an aspiring photographer.
The following weapons were used in the film City of God:
Revolvers
Gerard Revolver
What appears to be a Gerard Revolver is seen when Carrot's gang robs a supermarket. These weapons were made in Belgium and used by the Brazilian military in the 19th century, before being replaced by the Luger in 1906.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
What appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 10 is carried by Shaggy. It is later seen in the hands of a dead gangster. What appears to be a nickel Model 10 is also used by Rocket, having been given it by his brother, Goose.
Rossi M-851 Revolver
Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues) carries his brother's revolver during a sequence where he considers becoming a criminal. In a continuity error, it turns into a Rossi M-851. This weapon was introduced in 2001 and is anachronistic to the film's setting.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Carrot (Matheus Nachtergaele) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 36 fitted with a 3" inch barrel when he and his gang rob a gun store.
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Taurus Model 65
A chrome-plated Taurus Model 65 revolver with a 4" barrel and rubber grips is carried by Li'l Zé. It is identified by its distinctive cylinder release. This weapon was introduced in 1978 so it is anachronistic for some scenes.
Pistols
Taurus PT92
The Taurus PT92 is seen in the hands of gang members. It should be noted that while the film is set between the 1960s and 1979, the PT92 was only introduced in 1983.
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is seen when Li'l Zé's gangsters teach the runts how to use guns; it is anachronistic since it was only introduced in 1984.
IMBEL M1911A1
Li'l Zé (Leandro Firmino da Hora) uses an M1911-style pistol made in Brazil by IMBEL throughout much of the film (the IMBEL logo is visible on the slide).
A gangster is seen with a M1911
Unknown pistol
Thiago (Daniel Zettel) holds an unknown pistol
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
One of Li'l Zé's gangsters fires a side-by-side 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when they take over Jerry Adriani's turf.
A gangster carries what appears to be the same double barreled shotgun when Li'l Zé goes after the runts
Boito Pump
Boito Pump shotguns are used by various gangsters and the police at different points of the movie.
Submachine Guns
M3 "Grease Gun"
An M3 "Grease Gun" is used by Li'l Zé throughout the latter parts of the film. Due to a continuity error, the M3 occasionally switches places with the INA Model 953 during the final gun battle.
INA Model 953
The INA Model 953 (the Brazilian version of the Madsen M50 submachine gun) is seen in the hands of police officers and gang members in both Li'l Zé and Carrot's gangs.
IMI Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi is frequently seen in the hands of gang members. Interestingly, one of the Micro Uzis depicted is fitted with the full-sized stock of the original Uzi. Carrot uses a Micro Uzi with a wooden stock during the final gunbattle; due to a continuity error it occasionally switches places with a INA Model 953. it is anachronistic since it was only introduced in 1986.
Rifles
M1908 Brazilian Mauser
Some gangsters are armed with 1908 Brazilian Mauser rifles.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by one of Carrot's gang members when they rob a bank to fund their arms purchases, as well as by Military Police (Brazilian gendarmerie) officers. Li'l Zé's gang is also seen with a chrome-plated M1 carbine with a folding stock and 30-round magazines, notably in the scene where they pose for Rocket's camera. After failing to find the AR-15 Li'l Zé wanted; Charlie tries to sell him an M1 Carbine; he calls the weapon a "Ruger" (possibly because it's standing in for the Mini-14; or the character is just supposed to be lying or misinformed).
M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle
When Charlie the arms dealer (Charles Paraventi) tries to sell weapons to Li'l Zé's gang, one of the weapons he shows off is a M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle. He calls it a ".30 Browning" and claims it can shoot down airplanes (not implausible, but by the 1970s, it would have to be a rather light aircraft flying very low and slow).
FN Model 1949
Knockout Ned (Seu Jorge) purchases an FN Model 1949 from Charlie (Charles Paraventi); he calls the weapon a ".30-06" (the Brazilian contract guns were indeed chambered in 30-06; since at the time it was the standard caliber of the Brazilian military). He uses the rifle during the final gunbattle against Li'l Zé's gang, killing several rival gangsters with it during the shootout. He manually cocks the bolt after each shot, despite the Model 49 being a semi-automatic rifle (although it's not impossible to explain this as the rifle being poorly maintained and having vital parts missing or broken).
