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 the CZ-75 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 (Karen Gillan) uses a pair of suppressed SIG-Sauer P226s during the opening scene and Anna May (Angela Bassett) later inspects the guns in an exchange for clean weapons.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Samantha points two P226s at goons at the beginning of the movie.

Anna May (Angela Bassett) examines Sam's suppressed pistols.

SIG-Sauer P226 X-Six

Virgil (Adam Nagaitis) uses a SIG-Sauer P226 X-Six as his primary weapon throughout the movie.

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

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

Virgil (Adam Nagaitis) aims the pistol at Madeleine.

When he lowers the gun the distinctive features of the X-Six can be seen.

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 (David Burnell IV) fires at Sam from an unusual position.

Full-size pistols are more visible during a fight.

SIG-Sauer P938 Equinox

In the midst of the battle, Sam (Karen Gillan) grabs a SIG-Sauer P938 Equinox from a copy of The Way of the Superior Woman and shoots mob members until the ammo runs out.

SIG-Sauer P938 Equinox - 9x19mm Parabellum

The SIG-Sauer falls to the floor during a fight.

Sam is about to grab the gun. The book it was concealed within is not a real title.

Knocking her attacker to the ground she shoots him in the head with the P938.

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

Walther P99AS

In the midst of the gunfight, Sam (Karen Gillan) pulls two Walther P99AS pistols from Woman Who Run With Wolves and Awaken The Giant Within books and uses them against McAlester's men.

Walther P99AS - 9x19mm Parabellum

Sam inspects her newly acquired P99AS.

She pops out of cover to engage.

Out of rounds, Sam (Karen Gillan) hides behind the circulation desk with her slidelocked Walthers.

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.

Walther PP - .32 ACP

The Walther PP, with a proper extended and threaded barrel for suppressors, hidden in in a copy of Little Women.

Scarlet (Lena Headey) aims her Walther at the Lead Russian Thug (Ed Birch).

Later, she puts the gun to Sam's head when she comes to her apartment.

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 Rose (Joanna Bobin) when he meets with Samantha at the diner.

Smith & Wesson Model 38 - .38 Special

Nathan lifts his pant leg revealing a gun holster.

Smith & Wesson Model 686

One of Samantha's old guns is a Smith & Wesson Model 686, which she brings to the library for exchange. There it is examined by Florence (Michelle Yeoh), and later the same revolver appears in the hands of Crow (Jack Bandeira), one of the "Boneheads" sent after Sam.

Smith & Wesson Model 686 - .357 Magnum

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

Florence examines the revolver.

Crow (Jack Bandeira) aims the same Model 686 at Sam during the clinic shootout.

Submachine Guns

Brügger & Thomet MP9

Betraying his crew, one of Emily's kidnappers in a Frankenstein mask (Hannes Pastor) uses a Brügger & Thomet MP9 in a shootout with "Dracula".

Brügger & Thomet MP9 - 9x19mm Parabellum

After receiving a lot of money, "Frankenstein" decides to betray his crew. Note the odd muzzle device, which is most likely a blank-firing adapter.

Abandoning the car, he continues firing.

Being shot in the leg by "Dracula" he falls down and keeps shooting...

... until the gun runs out of bullets.

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A

A CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A is carried by one of McAlester's gunman in the parking garage shootout.

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A - 9x19mm Parabellum

The handguard and part of the folded stock are visible when the car patrols the parking lot.

The gunman points the Scorpion Evo at Sam's car in the background.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

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

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm Parabellum

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

Heckler & Koch MP5KA1

One of McAlester's thug fires a Heckler & Koch MP5KA1 at the parking lot.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA1 with low profile sights - 9x19mm Parabellum

A thug sticks out of the sunroof with the MP5KA1.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

At least one member of McAlester's mob is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP7A1 during the library shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 - 4.6x30mm

A thug aims the MP7 at Sam and Scarlet.

A side view as he moves up.

M1928 Thompson

One of Emily's kidnappers in a Wolfman mask (Lee Huang) is seen with a M1928 Thompson submachine gun during the hostage exchange.

M1928 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP

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

Pleter 91

Two members of the McAllister mob are armed with a rare Pleter 91 submachine guns attacking Sam and Emily in the parking lot. Later in the library, at least one gunman is also armed with it.

Pleter 91 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Two gunmen holds Pleter 91 submachine guns looking for Sam's car in the parking lot.

A closer look at the gun of one of them, showing the magazine and short barrel.

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

The collapsing wire stock and grip are visible when the goon is crushed against the wall by another car.

Another gunman is seen with the Pleter 91 in the library.

Rifles

Heckler & Koch PSG-1

Sam (Karen Gillan) uses a Heckler & Koch PSG-1 with a suppressor, a rangefinder, a flashlight and bipods threatening Nathan at the end of the movie.

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

Sam aims the PSG-1, fitted with several mods.

A closeup of the rifle.

M16A2 (w/A1 Handguard)

Florence (Michelle Yeoh) uses a M16A2 fitted with a triangular handguard and a Magpul PMAG during the library fight.

M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO

Colt M16A1, for comparison - 5.56x45mm NATO

Florence with the rifle and Anna May walking through the catacombs. Note the brass deflector and A2 carry handle.

Florence (Michelle Yeoh) opens fire on the thugs.

Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg"

Anna May (Angela Bassett) holds a Mare's Leg on Scarlett when she returns to the library. Later, she gives the carbine to Madeleine (Carla Gugino), and Scarlet (Lena Headey) uses it during the shootout at the diner.

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

Anna May (Angela Bassett) points the Mare's Leg at Scarlett as they meet.

Close-up of the carbine pointed at Jim.

Scarlet (Lena Headey) holds the Winchester after the fight.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Anna May (Angela Bassett) uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser during the diner massacre.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser with a cut down barrel - 12 gauge

Anna May (Angela Bassett) 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" kidnapper (Hannes Pastor) carries a bandolier of what appears to be DM51 hand grenades. He attempts to throw one after his MP9 runs dry, but is shot and drops it, destroying the money.

DM51 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