Birdman

Birdman Theatrical Poster Country United States Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu Release Date 2014 Language English Distributor Fox Searchlight Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Riggan Thomson Michael Keaton Mike Shiner Edward Norton Sam Thomson Emma Stone Jake Zach Galifianakis

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a 2014 black comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Michael Keaton stars as Riggan Thomson, a former Hollywood action star who is trying to revitalize his career by mounting a Broadway production of a Raymond Carver short story. The film also stars Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis and Naomi Watts. Birdman won four Oscars at the 2015 Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture.

The following weapons were used in the film Birdman:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Smith & Wesson SW1911SC "E Series"

Riggan Thompson (Michael Keaton) is seen with a Smith & Wesson SW1911SC "E Series" pistol that he takes out during a performance, which replaces the Bruni Olympic 5 revolver he used in the previous play.

Smith & Wesson SW1911SC "E Series" - .45 ACP

The pistol's magazine. You can see the magazine is loaded with live ammunition.

The magazine is inserted back into the pistol.

The S&W is being held during the play.

Bruni Olympic 5

In an earlier enactment of his play, Riggan (Michael Keaton) uses a blank-firing Bruni Olympic 5 replica. Mike Shiner (Edward Norton) later berates Riggan for choosing the revolver, as it looks too fake.

Bruni Olympic 5 with black finish - .380 blanks

Riggan holding the gun during the play.

Mike shows Riggan the revolver.

Mike explains that he can see that the barrel is filled in.

Mike tells Riggan to get a better gun.

Rifles

Bushmaster ACR

In a dream sequence, soldiers are seen with Bushmaster ACRs.

Bushmaster ACR with folding stock, tri-rail handguard, and Magpul MBUS sights & PMag magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO

The soldiers firing their assault rifles.