The Last of the Finest

The Last of the Finest Theatrical Release Poster Country United States Directed by John Mackenzie Release Date 1990 Studio Davis Entertainment Distributor Orion Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Det. Frank Daly Brian Dennehy Det. Wayne Gross Joe Pantoliano Det. Ricky Rodriguez Jeff Fahey Det. Howard Jones Bill Paxton Fast Eddy Xander Berkeley Captain Torres Henry Darrow Anthony Reece Michael C. Gwynne R.J. Norringer Guy Boyd

The Last of the Finest is a 1990 crime drama directed by John Mackenzie (The Fourth Protocol,The Long Good Friday) and stars Brian Dennehy as Det. Frank Daly, the head of an LAPD narcotics unit, who finds himself having to go underground when his unit discovers a conspiracy involving drug dealers and rogue US government operatives. The cast included Joe Pantoliano, Jeff Fahey, and Bill Paxton.

The following weapons were used in the film The Last of the Finest:

Pistols

Smith & Wesson 645

Det. Frank Daly (Brian Dennehy) carries a Smith & Wesson 645 as his sidearm. This pistol also is seen in the hands of Detective Wayne Gross (Joe Pantoliano).

Smith & Wesson 645 .45 ACP. This particular 645 is the screen used pistol carried and fired by Don Johnson in the series Miami Vice.

Det. Frank Daly (Brian Dennehy) draws his Smith & Wesson 645.

This pistol also is seen in the hands of Detective Wayne Gross (Joe Pantoliano).

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS is the handgun carried by Det. Ricky Rodriguez (Jeff Fahey).

Beretta 92FS - 9mm.

The Beretta 92FS is drawn on the left by Det. Ricky Rodriguez (Jeff Fahey).

Colt Python (Stainless Steel)

A stainless steel Colt Python is the revolver carried by Det. Howard "Hojo" Jones (Bill Paxton).

Stainless Steel Colt Python with 6" Barrel

Det. Howard "Hojo" Jones (Bill Paxton) draws his Colt Python while making a stop.

Shotguns

High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun

The High Standard K-1200 Riot Deluxe Shotgun is used by several LAPD officers, including Frank and .

High Standard Model K-1200 Riot Deluxe Model FLITE KING Shotgun - 12 gauge. The Riot Deluxe Model came with an 18 1/8th inch barrel and rifle sights.

Frank holds the shotgun on the right.

The shotgun is wielded by Officer Cregan (Ron Canada) on the left.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)

Frank is seen using Heckler & Koch HK94A3 with 16" barrel chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 during a shootout. The weapon is fitted with a Surefire light dedicated forend and has three mags taped together "jungle style".

Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 - 9mm.

Frank is seen using Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 with a Surefire light dedicated forend during a shootout. Note the three mags taped together.

MAC-10

The MAC-10 is used by thugs throughout the film.

Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP

Suppressed MAC-10 fired.

Uzi

Some thugs are armed with full-size Uzis.

Rifles & Carbines

Heckler & Koch HK91A2

Both Detectives Wayne Gross (Joe Pantoliano) and Ricky Rodriguez (Jeff Fahey) provide cover armed with Heckler & Koch HK91A2 rifles fitted with scopes and LS45 laser sights.

Heckler & Koch HK91A2 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Detective Wayne Gross (Joe Pantoliano) provides cover with the scoped rifle.

The rifle carried by Ricky Rodriguez (Jeff Fahey) is fitted with a laser sight.

Ricky returns fire with his rifle. This appears to be a fitted with a LS45 laser sight.

Colt Sporter II Carbine

Some of the henchmen appear to be armed with the Colt Sporter II Carbine.

Colt Sporter II Carbine with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. Colt model #R-6420. Colt still insisted on using the SP1 style lower receiver so any rifle that looks like this but has the ribbing around the magazine release button is not a Colt rifle. Variants of this rifle have both the round and tear drop forward assist buttons, however, most of the early years of production had the tear drop button, like this rifle in the photo.

Machine Guns

M60 machine gun

The M60 Machine Gun is seen in the hands of a henchman riding in the helicopter.

M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm