Proof of Life

Proof of Life (2000)

Proof of Life is a 2000 thriller directed by Taylor Hackford (Against All Odds) that stars Russell Crowe as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist who is assigned to negotiate the return of a building engineer (David Morse) who while overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, is kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife (Meg Ryan).

The following weapons appear in the film Proof of Life:

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

A Beretta 92FS is drawn by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez) until it is pulled out of his hands by Terry (Russell Crowe).

Beretta 92FS - 9mm.

A Beretta 92FS is drawn by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez).

Terry (Russell Crowe) is threatened with the Beretta.

Colt Commander

The personal sidearm carried by Terry Thorne (Russell Crowe) is a Colt Commander. He pulls it on Arturo Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter Bowman (David Morse) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, adjustable sights are seen.

Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.

Terry turns the safety off after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member.

Peter shoots Juanco dead with 5 .45 ACP rounds to the chest.

Terry pulls his Colt Commander on Mr. Fernandez's cronie.

Terry loads a single-stack magazine into his Colt Commander.

The pistol is again seen in a shoulder holster on Terry's vest.

Peter points the pistol at Terry, but he was trying to shoot an ELT member giving chase, but the safety was on, so the gun didn't fire.

Glock 17

One of Fernandez's cronies uses a Glock 17, but never gets to fire it.

A Generation 2 Glock 17 in 9mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.

Arturo's associate in the foreground pulls his Glock.

The associate holds the Glock on Terry.

Smith & Wesson Model 686

Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 686.

Smith & Wesson Model 686 - .357 Magnum

Another of Fernandez's cronies pulls his Smith & Wesson Model 686.

Alice Bowman (Meg Ryan) and her sister Janice (Pamela Reed) are startled when the S&W is pulled.

1911 variants

Various M1911-type pistols are seen throughout the movie in the holsters of ELF rebels. Dino (David Caruso) also has a M1911 pistol as his sidearm during the hostage rescue in the film's climax.

World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

Seen in holster.

Seen in holster.

Seen in holster.

Unknown Pistol

An unknown pistol seen in a holster of a crooked police/ELT member.

Shotguns

Benelli M2

Dino (David Caruso) scares away Arturo and his associates with his Benelli M2 and then walks patrol with it. The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a Heckler & Koch G36K and a Steyr Scout.

Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge

Dino (David Caruso) confronts Arturo and his associates with his Benelli M2.

Arturo has the Benelli to his face.

The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a Heckler & Koch G36K and a Steyr Scout.

Remington 870

An ELT member guarding the rebel camp during the hostage rescue sequence is armed with a Remington 870 shotgun.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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An ELT member searches for his friend, Remington 870 in tow.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an IMI Uzi during the kidnapping scene.

IMI Uzi 9mm

Rifles

AKS-74U

What appears to be the AKS-74U is seen in the hands of Russian soldiers, Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74U's present in those scenes are actually Kbk. wz. 88 Onyks rifles, an improved version of the AKS-74U that included a more efficient muzzle brake design and the addition of the three round burst mode.

AKS-74U 5.45x39mm

In Chechnya, Russian soldiers armed with the AKS-74 that watch Terry check the ransom.

A Russian soldier with the AKS-74.

Kalashnikov Variants

Numerous Kalashnikov rifles, including the AKM and Norinco Type 56 are seen in the hands of ELT rebels.

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

Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm

ELT members take civilians hostage.

Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.

Juanco threatens Peter (David Morse) with his AKM.

A medic looks at Alex's injured foot after Juanco stupidly fires into the ground, hitting Alex's foot.

AR-18

An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an Armalite AR-18 during the kidnapping scene.

Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm

FN FAL

FN-FAL rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film.

FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO

FN FNC

The FN FNC is used by a few ELT members.

FN FNC 5.56x45mm

Not is the FNC. Is the spanish CETME LC

Heckler & Koch G36K

One of Terry's team members holds a G36K during the planning scene, asking if they should bring it. A G36K is also seen on Dino's gun rack with the Benelli M2 Super 90 and a Steyr Scout.

Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm

"G36...but it's a British kit."

The G36K is seen far left.

IMI Galil ARM

The Israeli-made Galil ARM can be seen being used by ELT rebels throughout the film.

IMI Galil ARM 7.62x51mm NATO

M4A1 Carbine

Every member of Terry's team, with the exception of Downtown 3, is armed with a M4 carbine during the hostage rescue scene.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm

Dino moves into position with his M4A1 in-tow.

Terry moves into position with his M4A1.

Downtown 2 surveys the area with his M4A1.

M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher

A M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher is by Uptown 2 during the rescue, and then by Dino when Downtown 3 is injured and he goes to find him.

M4A1 carbine 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm

"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"

CAR-15 variants

Numerous ELT rebels are armed with Colt Carbine variants.

Colt Model 654 - a Model 653 designed for export - 14.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56mm

An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car.

He runs up just before the above picture.

Juanco with his CAR-15.

Juanco throws a M67 under a police vehicle, then flees with his CAR-15.

The guy in the center is holding a CAR-15. 10 points for holding it correctly.

Sitting on the table, far left.

Colt Model 733

A Colt Model 733 is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT.

Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.

M16A1

M16A1 rifles are used by various ELT rebels.

M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm

A guerilla fighter holds his M16A1.

M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher

A ELT rebel is briefly seen with a M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher.

M16A1 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm

M16A2

M16A2 rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels.

M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).

A Government soldier with his M16A2.

ELT guy...

...this guy too...

...yep, him too.

Sniper Rifle

Dragunov SVD

One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction holds a SVD Dragunov.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R

Steyr Scout

A Steyr Scout can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.

Machine Guns

DShK Heavy Machine Gun

A DShK heavy machine gun is used by Chechen rebels in the opening credits scene.

DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm

RPK

The RPK light machine gun is seen in the hands of a few ELT members.

RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine

M249 SAW Para

A M249 SAW Paratrooper is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades.

M249 SAW 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum

The SAW's front sight is seen to the right of Peter's head.

FN Minimi

An FN Minimi is seen used by Downtown 3, fitted with an M249-style heat shield. He uses it so well, i think that Downtown 3 is the military advisor and/or an armorour.

He was actually part of the security team for the shoot; the director liked his look and put him in the film.

FN Minimi with 200-round ammo drum 5.56x45mm

Downtown 3 gets to know the FN Minimi before the mission.

He also rack the slide to test the springs. Good man.

Downtown 3 walks into position...

...then crawls...

...and finally sets up the weapon.

We then get a really cool down-the-sights view of the weapon as he looks for targets.

He fires, mowing down 10-12 ELT baddies by himself.

Other

M67 Fragmenation Grenade

M67 hand grenades are seen on Juaco's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue.

M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

Juaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.

A M67 mid-air after Juaco throws it at Terry.

RGD-5 Hand Grenade

A RGD-5 hand grenade is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission.

RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

M18A1 Claymore

M18A1 Claymore mines are planted by Terry while he covers the evacuation of the rescued hostages from the ELT camp.

M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine

A few Claymores and M67 and grenades are seen when the team is loading up at Dino's hideout.

Terry sets up a Claymore...

...and sets up the clacker.

M72A2 L.A.W.

M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene.

M72A2 LAW 66mm

RPG-7

A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses a RPG-7 rocket launcher.

RPG-7 70mm

Trivia

Tactical Map

I just had to mention this map, because it is so realistic. It is exactly what a team of Special Operations Forces would use when assaulting a camp.