Gunpowder Milkshake

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Gunpowder Milkshake Poster Country United States Germany France Directed by Navot Papushado Release Date 2021 Language English Russian Studio StudioCanal, The Picture Company Distributor Netflix Main Cast Character Actor Samantha Karen Gillan Emily Chloe Coleman Scarlet Lena Headey Anna May Angela Bassett Florence Michelle Yeoh Madeleine Carla Gugino Nathan Paul Giamatti Jim McAlester Ralph Ineson Virgil Adam Nagaitis

Gunpowder Milkshake is a 2021 American neo-noir action film directed by Navot Papushado and stars Karen Gillan as Samantha, an assassin who took up the trade after her mother Scarlet (Lena Headey), who also was an assassin who abandoned her. After a job gone wrong, she reunites with her estranged mother and takes shelter with a group of gun-dealing librarians. The film was released both theatrically and on the streaming service Netflix on July 14, 2021.

The following weapons were used in the film Gunpowder Milkshake:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

Several members of McAlester's mob are armed with Beretta 92FS pistols during the library shootout at the end of the movie.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm Parabellum

A thug checks between the stacks with his Beretta at the ready.

A close-up as Sam stabs him, knife through the trigger guard to trap the weapon.

Another gunman is seen with the pistol as Florence attacks him with a chain.

CZ 75B

"Dracula" (Joshua Grothe), the leader of the masked gang that kidnapped Emily, uses a CZ 75B. At least one of McAlester's henchmen holds the pistol during the battle in the library.

CZ 75B - 9x19mm Parabellum

"Dracula" holds his pistol during the hostage exchange.

After a car accident, he gets out of the car and exchanges gunfire with the traitor.

When his rival runs out of ammo, "Dracula" (Joshua Grothe) comes out from behind cover and kills him.

A mob fighter holds the pistol during the battle at the end of the movie.

CZ 100

After handing over her old guns to librarians, Samantha (Karen Gillan) gets a suppressed CZ 100 from the A Room of One's Own book and uses it on her mission to recover The Firm's money. When she arrives at the bowling alley, she is forced to give up the gun in the locker and never gets it back again.

CZ 100 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Opening the book Sam finds in it the CZ 100 and a silencer to her surprise.

Sam (Karen Gillan) aims the suppressed pistol at the thief of the Firm's money.

The pistol sits in the case as Sam is order to leave it behind.

Glock 19

Sam (Karen Gillan) retrieves a Glock 19 from the "cookie jar" at the clinic and forces Emily (Chloe Coleman) to tape the gun to her arm, having been paralyzed by the doctor. After a shootout with the "Boneheads", Sam briefly holds the gun in Scarlet's apartment.

Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm Parabellum

Sam pulls a Glock 19 from the cookie jar and checks the mag.

The pistol lies beside her as she awaits the doctor.

Samantha (Karen Gillan) aims the gun at the doctor.

Emily holds the gun setting it in Sam's hand.

Once paralyzed Samantha ties a weapon to her arm with Emily's help.

Glock 19 (Gen 4) - 9x19mm Parabellum

Later in Scarlett's apartment, the Glock is replaced with a Gen. 4 model due to a continuity error, which can be understood by the differing grip.

Heckler & Koch VP9

Florence (Michelle Yeoh) is seen dual wielding Heckler & Koch VP9s during the diner shootout.

Heckler & Koch VP9 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Florence (Michelle Yeoh) aims two VP9 pistols.

She fires at McAlester's goons.

M1911A1 (Custom)

Scarlett (Lena Headey) receives a pair of custom stainless M1911-style pistols before a fight in the library. The pistols were custom made for the production from stainless steel and feature pearl grips and a red dragon design. The underbarrel mounts and grips for the bayonets were CNC-machined from tool steel and painted with a matte silver Ceracote finish. The bayonets were water-cut from stainless steel, hand-ground and also finished with the dragon theme.

Nickel M1911A1 with pearl grips - .45 ACP

The custom M1911s are presented to Scarlett.

Scarlett grips her pistols as the ladies prepare to fight.

Running low on ammo, she attaches bayonets, which continue the dragon theme. The slide marking reads "Stainless-Made in USA".

She holds empty guns hiding behind the reception desk.

An excellent profile of the 1911s as Scarlett (Lena Headey) takes cover behind a bookshelf.

She stabs the mafia member with the bayonet.

And then stabs another huge goon with it. This is hard rubber stunt version of the weapon.

SIG-Sauer P226

Samantha uses a pair of suppressed SIG-Sauer P226s during the opening hit, later trading them in to the librarians for clean weapons.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Anna May examines Sam's P226s.

SIG-Sauer P226 X-Six

Virgil (Adam Nagaitis) carries a SIG-Sauer P226 X-Six during the library shootout.

SIG-Sauer P226 X-Six Competition - 9x19mm Parabellum

Virgil attempts to "negotiate" a quick death for the ladies.

A view of the muzzle as he reacts to the smoke grenades.

SIG-Sauer P320

Shocker (David Burnell IV), one of the "Boneheads" sent after Sam, uses a pair of SIG-Sauer P320s.

SIG-Sauer P320 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Shocker holds a pair of P320s as they receive their orders.

He opens fire at Sam from an unusual position.

SIG-Sauer P938 Equinox

While fighting in the library, Sam throws a copy of The Way of the Superior Woman at an opponent, revealing a SIG-Sauer P938 Equinox.

SIG-Sauer P938 Equinox - 9x19mm Parabellum

The SIG falls to the floor during a fight.

Sam grabs for the SIG. The book it was concealed within is not a real title.

She then does her best John Wick impression and finishes her opponent off with a headshot.

No idea how they got the slide to cycle, but props to the film's armorer.

Walther P99AS

During a lull in the fighting, Scarlett hands Sam a pair of Walther P99AS pistols hidden inside copies of Woman Who Run With Wolves and Awaken The Giant Within, as well as some extra magazines ("How to Win Friends and Influence People"). Sam then uses the pistols until they run dry.

Walther P99AS - 9x19mm Parabellum

Sam inspects her newly acquired P99AS.

She pops out of cover to engage.

Brass flies as the ladies open fire.

Out of rounds, Sam hides behind the circulation desk with her slidelocked P99AS pistols.

Walther PP

Scarlet (Lena Headey) receives a Walther PP hidden in a book at the film's beginning and promptly puts it to use. She is later seen with it when Sam comes to her apartment, but does not bring it to the final battle.

Post war Walther PP - .32 ACP

The Walther PP, with a proper extended and threaded barrel for suppressors, hidden in in a copy of Little Women. The film's assassin gimmick is weapons and equipment supplied by "librarians" who hide said items in books.

Scarrlet ambushes Sam when she arrives.

A second view of the suppressed PP.

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 38

Nathan (Paul Giamatti), Samantha's boss at the Firm, is seen surrendering a Smith & Wesson Model 38 revolver to the waitress when he meets with Samantha at the diner.

Smith & Wesson Model 49 - .38 Special

The holstered Model 38 as Nathan disarms. Yes, it's that kind of caters-to-assassins diner.

Smith & Wesson Model 686P

One of the weapons Sam turns in at the library is what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 686P, prompting Florence to label her a "sentimental, romantic type". Crow (Jack Bandeira), the last of the "Boneheads" also uses a similar weapon in the clinic shootout.

Smith & Wesson Model 686 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum

The revolver lies in Sam's bag atop several other weapons.

Florence examines the revolver, whose cylinder seems to have more than the usual six chambers.

Crow aims his own Model 686P at Sam during the clinic shootout.

Submachine Guns

Brügger & Thomet MP9

"Frankenstein" (Hannes Pastor) uses a Brügger & Thomet MP9 as he attempts to eliminate the other kidnappers for more money

Brügger & Thomet MP9 - 9x19mm Parabellum

"Frankenstein" pulls his MP9 in the getaway car. There's something odd about the muzzle in this shot.

Abandoning the car, he uses it to suppress his former comrades.

Wounded, he continues engaging "Dracula".

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1

A CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1 is carried by one of the gunman in the parking garage shootout

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1 - 9x19mm Parabellum

The gunman brandishes his weapon as they engage.

He aims his Evo 3A1 at Sam's car.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

A mob gunman is seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 during the library shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm Parabellum

The gunman holds his MP5A3 in a rather awkward manner as he approaches the ladies' position behind the counter.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA1

A gunman during the parking garage chase is seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5KA1.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA1 - variant fitted with low profile sights intended for covert carry - 9x19mm Parabellum

A thug sticks out of the sunroof, MP5KA1 at the ready, as they search for Samantha.

He opens fire on her, and does an impressive job of not flinching at that muzzle flash.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

A Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is used by a gunman during the library shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with Hensoldt RSA red dot sight and stock extended - 4.6x30mm

He opens fire .

A side view as he moves up.

M1921 Thompson

"Werewolf" (Lee Huang) is seen with some model of M1921 Thompson submachine gun during the hostage exchange. The only distinguishing features visible are the vertical foregrip and Cutts Compensator, suggesting it is a M1921 or 1928 model.

Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.

Werewolf, at far left, holds an early-model Thompson.

Pleter 91

Multiple gunman in the parking garage scene use rare Pleter 91 submachine guns. Another one of these is seen during the library shootout.

Both gunman hold the Pleter 91 SMG.

A close up, showing the magazine and short barrel.

He then opens fire on Sam's car, which very fortunately turns out to be bulletproof.

A side view as Sam rams the gunman's car.

Crushed to death against a wall, he drops the weapon, showing us the grip and collapsing wire stock.

Rifles

Heckler & Koch PSG-1

Samantha uses a Heckler & Koch PSG-1 to threaten Nathan into leaving them alone.

Heckler & Koch PSG-1 with 20-round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO

Sam aims the PSG-1, fitted with some sort of tactical light and laser.

A closeup of the weapon.

M16A1

Florence (Michelle Yeoh) uses a M16A1 fitted with Magpul PMAG during the library fight.

Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

Hey, dumb-dumbs! Florence opens fire on the thugs

Magazine expended, she ducks for cover and shows off the right side of the receiver.

Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg"

Anna May holds a Mare's Leg on Scarlett when she returns to the library. Later, Scarlett uses the pistol during the diner shootout.

Winchester 1892 "Mare's Leg" w/D lever loop and rounded barrel – .44-40.

Anna May holds her Mare's Leg on Scarlett as the woman meet.

Scarlett aims the pistol at mafia boss Jim McAlester.

A nice side view as she works the lever.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Anna May uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser during the diner massacre.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser with extended magazine tube - 12 gauge

Anna May holds her Cruiser as the ladies rescue Sam.

Another view of the muzzle as she fires.

Mossberg 590

Yankee (Ivan Kaye), the leader of the "Boneheads" sent after Sam, uses a Mossberg 590 with a side-folding stock during the clinic shootout.

Mossberg 590A1 Tactical Tri-Rail - 12 gauge

Yankee brandishes his Mossberg 590 as the group prepares to attack.

Injured, he struggles with his weapon and displays the identifying receiver-mounted safety.

A close-up of the bayonet lug and end cap as the fight degenerates into biting.

Out of ammo, Yankee works to reload his shotgun.

A view of the stock mount after Sam crushes his head with the cookie jar.

Other

DM51 Hand Grenade

"Frankenstein" carries a bandolier of DM51 hand grenades. He attempts to throw one after his MP9 runs dry, but is shot and drops it, destroying the money.

DM51 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

"Frankestein" is seem with his grenade bandolier at right.

The primed grenade falls to the ground.

GAU-17/A Minigun

Madeleine (Carla Gugino) uses a General Dynamics GAU-17/A mounted on a VW Bus during the library battle. The german movie weapon rental company custom made it as a no-gun version for this production. The barrels could rotate and the minigun was fitted with a muzzle flash simulator to aid the VFX process.

General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO

The GAU-17 is seen on its pop-up mount behind Madeleine.

Madeleine brings the mount up and prepares to fire.

Muzzle flash lights up the garage as brass rains down.

She briefly stops firing and gives a good view of the weapon.

Smoke Grenade

Anna May tosses a pair of smoke grenades during the library battle. They are painted generic silver with a red stripe.

Anna May prepares to throw the smokes after pulling the pins with her teeth.

One of the grenades rolls to a stop and begins belching smoke