The Hunted (2003)

The Hunted (2003)

The Hunted is a 2003 action thriller directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection) and stars Benicio del Toro as Aaron Hallam, a covert operative who finds himself on the run from the CIA and must be brought in by his former mentor L.T. Bonham (Tommy Lee Jones). While numerous firearms are featured, the film is particularly notable for its depiction of knife fighting. The movie finished primary filming in the first half of 2001, however the events of 9/11 delayed the release of many 'military' or 'terrorism' themed motion pictures until the public sentiment was deemed ready. The film was scheduled for release in 2002 but its release date was pushed out to March 2003.

The following weapons were used in the film The Hunted:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Glock 17

The Glock 17 3rd Generation is the sidearm carried by several FBI agents including FBI Special Agent Abby Durrell (Connie Nielsen).

Glock 17 3rd Generation - 9x19mm

FBI Special Agent Abby Durrell (Connie Nielsen) fires her Glock 17 out the window at a fleeing Hallam.

FBI Special Agent Abby Durrell (Connie Nielsen) fires her Glock 17 at Hallam's speeding car.

FBI Special Agent Abby Durrell (Connie Nielsen) loads her Glock 17 while riding in a helicopter.

Heckler & Koch USP

Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) carries a Heckler & Koch USP when transporting Aaron Hallam (Benicio del Toro), however he loses the pistol when Hallam forces a van crash.

Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm

After the van crash, Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) drops his Heckler & Koch USP.

Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) reaches for his USP, however Hallam grabs it an breaks Hewitt's wrist.

SIG-Sauer P228

FBI Special Agent Bobby Moret (José Zúñiga) is seen carrying the SIG-Sauer P228.

SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm

FBI Special Agent Bobby Moret (José Zuñiga) in a scene deleted from the film, fires on a perp with his SIG-Sauer P228.

Agent Durrell (Connie Nielsen) holds her Glock 17 while Agent Moret (José Zuñiga) holds his P228.

Agent Moret (José Zúñiga) searches the tunnel of a construction site with a flashlight and his SIG-Sauer P228.

Agent Moret (José Zúñiga) takes a knife in the neck.

Springfield Armory TRP

FBI Special Agent in Charge Harry Van Zandt (Ron Canada) carries what appears to be a Springfield Armory Tactical Response Pistol (TRP) as his sidearm. A version of this model is actually used by the FBI's HRT.

Springfield Armory Tactical Response Pistol - .45 ACP

Special Agent in Charge Harry Van Zandt (Ron Canada) searches the tunnel with what appears to be a Springfield Armory TRP.

SAC Harry Van Zandt (Ron Canada) searches the tunnel with his TRP.

SIG-Sauer P226

Aaron Hallam during a covert Operation in Kosovo carries what is most likely a SIG-Sauer P226 pistol with suppressor and extended magazine in his holster. It remains holstered for the complete mission and is only identifiable by its grips.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Aaron Hallam during a covert Operation in Kosovo has a large framed Suppressed pistol with extended magazine in his holster.

Unknown pistol

One of the Serbian soldiers executes Albanian villagers with a pistol - it may be a Browning Hi-Power or some Eastern European handgun.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is used by FBI HRT/SWAT teams in Portland Oregon. They have the Surefire light forends.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and safe-semi-two round burst trigger group - 9x19mm

A FBI tactical agent on the right carries an MP5A3. A standard M4 carbine is seen further on the right in the foreground.

Assault Rifles/Carbines

AKM

Standard AKMs are used by the Serbian Soldiers.

AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm

Serbian soldier fires his AKM into a crowd of Albanians.

Seen during a flashback to the knife training school, we see student in the background holding an AKM (either that or a rubber training gun of the AKM).

AK-47

What appear to be standard AK-47s or Type 56 rifles are also used. They are identified by their wider front sight, flat sided front foregrip and downward slope of their buttstocks. They also appear to have non-slanted muzzles.

Serbian soldier holds up his AK.

Serbian solider with a a full-size AK. Note non-slanted muzzle-brake.

Serbian soldiers on the left with AKs. The one one the right carries a AKMSU/Krinkov carbine.

AKMSU

Serbian soldiers use AKMSU short assault rifles to massacre Albanian villagers during the Kosovo Battle. They should be using Crvena Zastava M92s which is the Yugo AKMSU, however, these appear to be armorer build-ups using Krinkov parts. The movie weapons would be identical to AK74U Krinkovs if it weren't for the 7.62x39mm magazines.

AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a full auto transferable AKM pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit.

Serbian soldiers use AK47s and AKMSU short assault rifles to massacre Albanian villagers.

While their commander watches, Serbian soldiers use AKMSU short assault rifles to massacre Albanian villagers.

Serbian soldiers react to the sounds of the NATO airstrike, one of them carries an AKMSU short assault rifles, note the Krinkov Buttstock.

At L.T. Bonham's Knife fighting training camp, we several students in the background with AKMSUs.

Zastava M59/66

Yugoslavian SKS M59/66 rifle with blade bayonet and grenade launcher attached to barrel, the variant most seen during the Balkan Wars - 7.62x39mm. The Yugoslavian M59 is nearly identical to the Russian SKS, it is the M59/66 which has the grenade launcher attachment at the end of the barrel.

A soldier rides by on a bicycle during a NATO airstrike with what appears to be Yugoslavian M59/66 with grenade launcher and sight.

M4A1

The M4A1 carbine is the main weapon used by Covert Operative Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) during his mission with Aaron Hallam (Benicio del Toro) in Kosovo. His M4A1 contains a M203 grenade launcher. Standard M4s are also used by FBI HRT/SWAT agents and Portland Police SWAT officers.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm

Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) aims his M4A1 with mounted M203 grenade launcher.

Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) fires his M4A1.

Portland Police SWAT officers aim regular M4A1 carbines.

FBI tactical agent with his M4A1.

DSA SA58 OSW

One of the commandos during the Kosovo raid uses a DSA SA58 OSW.

DSA SA58 OSW rifle with Type I Metric Receiver and M68 Aimpoint scope - 7.62x51mm NATO

One of the commandos during the Kosovo raid uses a DSA SA58 OSW.

One of the commandos during the Kosovo raid uses a DSA SA58 OSW.

Sniper Rifles

Remington 700 BDL (With Custom Scope)

Assassin Powell (Rex Linn), impersonating a deer hunter, uses a Remington 700 BDL (chambered for .30-06) with iron sights and a 'high tech' scope, that appears to be a Night Vision or Thermal Imaging scope, but the view through the reticule appears like any other magnification scope.

Remington Model 700 BDL Rifle with no iron sights (set up for a high powered scope) - .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm). This rifle is also available in .30-06 and with iron sights. The variant chambered in 30.06 has a longer action (see below).

Powell (Rex Linn) wields a Remington Model 700 BDL with a 'high tech' scope. Powell is a government assassin impersonating a Deer Hunter on a mission to kill Hallam. This shot clearly shows this rifle has the 'long-action', indicating it is chambered in .30-06 or another larger caliber.

Powell (Rex Linn) uses a Remington Model 700 BDL with a 'high tech' scope.

A good closeup of the Remington Model 700 BDL receiver.

A good shot of the 'high tech' scope, which apparently gives away the fact that the hunters are actually assassins, however none of the characters other than Hallam seem to care.

Winchester Model 70 (With Custom Scope)

Assassin Richards (Eddie Velez), also impersonating a deer hunter, uses a Winchester Model 70. This rifle, like the aforementioned Remington 700, has a similar 'high tech' scope that would appear to be a Night Vision or Thermal Imaging scope, however, like the other rifle, the view through the reticule appears like any other magnification scope.

Modern Winchester Model 70 with open sights - .30-06

Richards (Eddie Velez) aims his Winchester Model 70.

Richards (Eddie Velez) with his Winchester Model 70.

Richards with his Model 70 at the ready.

Ruger M77

What appears to be a Ruger M77 bolt-action rifle with scope is used by Portland SWAT to snipe at Hallam on the bridge.

Ruger M77 - This variant chambered in .30-06.

A police sniper uses a synthetic stocked heavy barreled rifle, however, the bolt and bolt handle appear to be chromed, which would be an unusual choice for a tactical weapon.

Machine Guns

RPD

One of the Serbian Soldiers is seen using an RPD Light Machine Gun.

RPD Light Machine Gun - 7.62x39mm

Serbian Soldier fires an RPD during the NATO airstrike.

Serbian Soldier fires an RPD during the NATO airstrike.

M249 SAW

Kohler (Carrick O'Quinn) can be seen using an M249 SAW as his main weapon during the Kosovo mission.

M249 SAW with 200-round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm

Kohler wielding his M249 SAW.

Other

M203 Grenade Launcher

An M203 grenade launcher is mounted on the M4A1 used by Covert Operative Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino).

M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm

Hewitt (Mark Pellegrino) with his M4A1 with M203 grenade launcher mounted.