The Hit (1984)

The Hit Criterion Collection DVD cover Country United Kingdom Directed by Stephen Frears Release Date 1984 Language English Spanish Main Cast Character Actor Braddock John Hurt Myron Tim Roth Willie Parker Terence Stamp Maggie Laura del Sol

The Hit is a 1984 crime drama directed by Stephen Frears (The Grifters, The Queen) starring John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Laura del Sol, and in his very first feature film, Tim Roth. The film was shot almost entirely on location in Spain and features Spanish firearms almost exclusively.

The following weapons were used in the film The Hit:
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Llama Comanche

Myron (Tim Roth) carries a Llama Comanche for most of the film. Braddock (John Hurt) later takes it and tosses it away.

Llama Comanche - .357 Magnum

Myron sticks his Comanche in Parker's (Terence Stamp) face.

Braddock compares Parker to his photo while Myron holds him at gunpoint.

Myron's Comanche on the ground in front of Parker.

Astra A-50

Braddock carries an Astra A-50 for most of the film. Myron briefly takes it.

Astra A-50 - .380 ACP

Braddock cocks his A-50 in a very unusual way, using the fingertips of his weak hand.

The frame mounted safety can be seen in this shot.

Braddock levels his A-50 at Parker.

"9mm C" (for "9mm Corto") can be seen in this closeup. ("Corto" is Spanish for "short", and "9mm Short" is another name for .380 ACP.)

Star Model C

Braddock carries a Star Model C as a backup weapon.

Star Model C - .25 ACP

Braddock reaches for his backup in an ankle holster. The diamond Star logo is visible here.

Braddock points his pistol at Maggie (Laura del Sol).

Braddock fires a few rounds to stage a robbery.

Star Z70

Spanish officers carry Star Z70 submachine guns.

Star Z-70 - 9x19mm

M1911-type

Willie Parker's bodyguard Juan (Manuel de Benito) is armed with an M1911-type pistol, possibly a Star Model B. It's only seen very briefly.

Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm

A brief shot of Juan's empty pistol as he goes careening over a car hood.

Unidentifiable revolver

A British plainclothes officer checks his revolver in the prologue. It makes only a brief appearance, and given the glare of the windshield, proper identification is pretty much impossible. It appears to be some sort of side-break revolver.