Red Dragon

Red Dragon theatrical poster Country United States Directed by Brett Ratner Release Date 2002 Language English; French Studio Dino De Laurentiis Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributor Universal Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Dr. Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins Will Graham Edward Norton Francis Dolarhyde Ralph Fiennes Jack Crawford Harvey Keitel Reba McClane Emily Watson Molly Graham Mary-Louise Parker Freddy Lounds Philip Seymour Hoffman Dr. Frederick Chilton Anthony Heald Lloyd Bowman Ken Leung Barney Matthews Frankie Faison

The following weapons were used in the film Red Dragon:

Red Dragon is the 2002 feature film prequel to 1991's The Silence of the Lambs. Directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour), the film stars Edward Norton as former FBI Special Agent Will Graham and Anthony Hopkins, reprising his Academy-Award winning role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Red Dragon is the second feature film adaptation of the Thomas Harris book of the same name (which was actually the first to feature Lecter), as Michael Mann had previously adapted the material into the 1986 film Manhunter.

The following weapons were used in the film Red Dragon:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Smith & Wesson 459

The Smith & Wesson 459 is the sidearm of FBI Special Agent Will Graham (Edward Norton) at the beginning of the film. He is seen drawing it from a shoulder holster as Lecter stabs him. Graham is also seen preparing one for the raid on Dolarhyde's house. The FBI purchased 803 S&W 459's and issued it to agents in the early eighties. The second generation 459 was manufactured from 1979-1987. Since the film begins in 1980, Graham's 459 would be consistent. He is seen carrying the S&W in his holster for the rest of the film.

Smith & Wesson 459 - 9x19mm

Graham draws his S&W before being stabbed by Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins).

Lector struggles with Graham and his S&W.

Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

Graham (Edward Norton) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 49 as his backup gun in an ankle holster. He draws it when Lecter continues to come after him. The Model 49 Bodyguard was authorized by the FBI for carry in 1972. (See American Rifleman September 2011; Draw & Fire: A History of FBI Handguns by Bill Vanderpool.)

Smith and Wesson Model 49 'Bodyguard' - .38 Special

Graham draws his backup weapon.

Colt Detective Special

A post-1972 (3rd Generation) Colt Detective Special is used by Will Graham (Edward Norton) at the end of the movie when he engages in a shootout with Francis Dolarhyde aka The Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes) after he invades the Graham home. Graham's wife Molly (Mary-Louise Parker) also is seen taking target practice with it.

Colt Detective Special - .38 Special

Will Graham with his 3rd Gen Colt DS.

Molly Graham (Mary-Louise Parker) is seen taking target practice with the revolver.

Walther PPK

Another weapon Graham keeps in his home is the Walther PPK. He grabs it along with the Colt as he locks himself and his son in his bedroom. Molly is seen using it as well.

Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)

Molly grabs the PPK.

Glock 17

The primary weapon used by Francis Dolarhyde (Ralph Fiennes) is a Glock 17, which is sometimes equipped with a suppressor.

2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.

Will Graham (Edward Norton) imagines Francis Dolarhyde (Ralph Fiennes) firing his suppressed Glock 17 during a murder. This is the only time in the movie that the Glock is ever seen up-close.

Dolarhyde's Glock 17 is visible in the lower center of the picture in his safe. Note that it appears to have a checkered backstrap, which indicates that it is a 2nd Generation Glock.

Dolarhyde fires his suppressed Glock. He does a good job at not flinching.

Dolarhyde with his Glock. No one seems to have heard the shot.

In the climax of the film, Dolarhyde opens fire on Will Graham with his Glock, which does not have a suppressor fitted.

Shotguns

Ted Williams Model 21 Deluxe (sawed off)

A cut-down Ted Williams Model 21 is used by the Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes) when he is contemplating suicide, and later, when the FBI arrive at his house. The same gun or one very close to it was used in The Punisher (2004). He mentions that it is "a 12 Gauge Police Magnum Shotgun"

Ted Williams Model 21 cut down to a Short Shotgun - 12 gauge. Note the forearm engraving, the J.C. Higgins Model 21 is usually a plainer design.

Dolarhyde contemplates killing Reba McClane (Emily Watson) with his Model 21.

Dolarhyde points his shotgun at Reba.

With the shotgun pointed at her, Reba McClane (Emily Watson) realizes Dolarhyde is planning on killing her.

Dolarhyde throws a match as he holds his shotgun.