Showtime (2002)

Showtime (2002)

Showtime is a 2002 action comedy directed by Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon) and starring Robert De Niro as a no-nonsense LAPD detective who is partnered with a patrol cop (Eddie Murphy) who desperately wants to be an actor. Together they become stars of their own reality program as they investigate the use of a very deadly weapon in several crimes. The cast includes Rene Russo and William Shatner as himself.

The following weapons were used in the film Showtime (2002):

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Shotguns

Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun

The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas (Pedro Damian) in the film is a modified Saiga 12 shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was prominently featured in the series Firefly, as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera".

Showtime Saiga-12 Rifle - 12 Gauge with stock and barrel extended

Closeup of the modified Saiga being taken out. Note the open fold-down barrel.

Ceasar Vargas (Pedro Damian) fires the modified Saiga with the stock extended and the barrel extension.

Showtime Saiga-12 Compact - 12 Gauge

Lazy Boy (Mos Def) uses the Saiga in the compact form. (Notice how the flip-up barrel is completely flat with no exit. This is not the same gun fired at the truck later in the film (seen above screenshot), which was seen with an open fold down barrel when it was removed from the bag.)

Ceasar Vargas (Pedro Damian) holds the modified Saiga while holding Chase Renzi (Rene Russo) hostage.

Mossberg 590 Mariner

When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy (Mos Def) tries to defend himself with a pistol-gripped Mossberg 590 Mariner.

Mossberg 590A Mariner with pistol grip and hi-cap mag tube.

When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy (Mos Def) tries to defend himself with a pistol-gripped Mossberg 590 Mariner.

Handguns

Beretta 9000S

LAPD Det. Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) is seen carrying a Beretta 9000S at the beginning of the film. He hides it in a large slush cup when he goes undercover to a drug buy.

Beretta 9000S 9x19mm

Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) fires his Beretta out of the slush cup.

Mitch with the Beretta 9000S.

Smith & Wesson 4505

Throughout the rest of the film, Mitch carries a Smith & Wesson 4505 as his sidearm.

Smith & Wesson 4505 - .45 ACP

Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) displays his Smith & Wesson 4505 in the video confessional.

Mitch aims his S&W 4505 at the bank robbers.

Mitch fires his S&W 4505 at the bank robbers.

Mitch fires his 4505.

Beretta 92FS Pistol

The Beretta 92FS is the main sidearm of LAPD officer Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) at the beginning of the film.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.

Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) draws his on duty Beretta.

Beretta 92SB Silver

When Trey is partnered with Mitch, he switches to a silver (possibly nickel) Beretta 92SB for the remainder of the film.

Silver Beretta 92SB-C 9x19mm, compact model of the 92SB.

Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) draws his silver Beretta 92SB.

Trey slides his Beretta in the hotel room.

Trey with his Beretta.

SIG-Sauer P228

A thug is seen with a SIG-Sauer P228 with a stainless slide during the undercover sting.

SIG-Sauer P228 with stainless slide

A thug is seen with a SIG-Sauer P228 with a stainless slide during the undercover sting.

NAA Guardian (.25acp/.380acp)

In the final confrontation in the hotel room, Trey pulls a NAA Guardian, which Mitch then hides in a video camera.

Guardian in .380acp or .25acp.

Trey shows Mitch his NAA Guardian.

Other

Gun Shop

Mitch is seen going to a gun shop to ask questions.

The Gun Show

At one point in the film, Trey and Mitch are seen entering a gun show where many weapons are displayed.

The Browning M2 in quad mount is seen along with Revolutionary War flintlocks and a WWII M1 Garand.

Note on the far right that the person checking out the MP40 appears to be a postal worker!

On the table on the far right appears to be a M1919A4.

A Winchester 1300 shotgun appears to be held up.

Several rifles and shotguns are displayed.

A Browning M2 is seen on the left.

A BAR is seen on the table on the left.

Several rifles on the left.