Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

Hobo With a Shotgun Poster Country Canada Directed by Jason Eisener Release Date 2011 Language English Studio Rhombus Media Distributor Alliance Films Main Cast Character Actor The Hobo Rutger Hauer Slick Gregory Smith Abby Molly Dunsworth The Drake Brian Downey

Hobo with a Shotgun is a 2011 action film based on the fake trailer featured in some screenings (mainly in Canada) of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' project Grindhouse. The film was the second mock trailer that was made into a feature length film (the first being Robert Rodriguez's Machete).

The following weapons were used in the film Hobo with a Shotgun (2011):

Remington 870 Police Magnum

In the feature version, instead of the Ithaca 37 used by Hobo in the original fake trailer, Hobo (originally played by David Brunt, here played by cult actor Rutger Hauer) uses a Remington 870 to execute various criminals including a serial killer covered with blood and cocaine, pimps, bumfights filmmakers and, of course, a pedophile in Santa suit. Later, after the Hobo has been captured, his friend Abby takes the shotgun and customizes it, sawing the stock down to a pistol grip and duct-taping an axe to it.

Remington 870 Police Magnum - 12 gauge

"...hobo with a shotgun".

Hobo aims his shotgun at someone in the cool lighting.

Incredible, he looks just like David Brunt!

Abby jumping on Grinder with the modified shotgun and a chopped lawnmower.

Taurus PT92AFS

Ivan (Nick Bateman) is seen threatening a crowd at the beginning of the film with a Taurus PT92AFS carried by Drake. Drake later uses it during the film's climax.

Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) with Slimline Black Factory Grips - 9x19mm

Ivan waves his father's Taurus around to threaten the townspeople.

"Go the f**k home, everybody! And don't forget to wash your dicks!"

The Taurus PT92AFS in Drake's waistband.

Beretta 92FS

The Chief of Police (Jeremy Akerman) pulls a Beretta 92FS to welcome Hobo to town.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

The picture is a bit fuzzy, but you can tell by the distinctive barrel this is a Beretta 92FS

Smith & Wesson Model 57

One of the robbers (in the mask of Dr. Doom) is seen with a Smith & Wesson Model 57 during the robbery scene, pointing it at a baby.

Smith & Wesson Model 57 with 4" inch barrel - .41 Magnum

The robber aims his S&W Model 57.

Unidentified Revolver

The robber in green shirt and red mask carries a revolver, but it's hard to identify it.

The unidentified revolver is on the right.

Therobber aims his unidentified revolver at the clerk.

A better shot of it.

M203 Grenade Launcher

The Plague are equipped with spearguns that they hang people with by tying a noose around their necks and anchoring the rope to the ceiling with the harpoon. The guns are built upon M203 grenade launchers.

M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm

A M203-based spearguns

Type 56

An AK-type rifle is seen in the hands of a man dealing with a violent pimp. He holds it on the Hobo (Rutger Hauer) momentarily before being distracted by the fact the Hobo has his own shotgun stuck into his mouth. After a brief laugh from all three of them the Hobo delivers justice, one shell at a time.

While not seen too clearly, this rifle appears to have a hooded front sight, making it a Type 56 assault rifle.

Type 56 - 7.62x39mm

The man holding his AK moments before the Hobo delivers his own style of justice.

Mk. 18 Mod 0

At the end of the film several police officers are seen armed with what appear to be Mk. 18 Mod 0 or similar short-barreled M4-based carbines.

Mk. 18 Mod 0 with 4-position stock and RIS handguard - 5.56x45mm

Same weapon and cop from above, this time firing. Another rifle can be seen behind him.

Hard to clearly identify, though the carrying handle is clear.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

One of the SWAT officers at the end of the film carries an MP5A3 fitted with a dedicated flashlight foreend.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm

SKS

Along with two other unidentifiable rifles, an SKS can be seen on a rack in the pawn shop. It is the most clearly seen rifle on the rack.

Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm

This officer is holding what appears to be an SKS. Considering the film's moderately low budget, it is not out of the question that is also the pawn shop rifle. The low quality makes it hard to tell though.

Custom Flamethrower

Slick (Gregory Smith) uses a customized flamethrower with foregrip and camouflage detail to burn the school bus.

The custom flamethrower.

Trivia

Shot for shot

Hobo with a Shotgun did not utilize the same filmmaking techniques as Machete (recycling originally shot footage for the full length feature). Director Jason Eisener did not recycle any of the footage from original trailer (which was necessary since the actors were recast). Some of the refilmed sequences are literally shot for shot recreations of the original faux trailer.

Hobo: "Jerk on this you child-molesting shit-licker!"
A shot of the original Hobo with a shotgun (David Brunt) aiming his Ithaca 37 at a pedophile in the faux trailer, holding it left-handed.

A shot with Rutger Hauer as the new Hobo, aiming his Remington 870 shotgun at the pedophile (except Hauer is right-handed), spouting the same line as above.