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| [[Image:OldGuard_grenade_launcher.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade launcher is seen only in this quick, obstructed shot.]] | | [[Image:OldGuard_grenade_launcher.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade launcher is seen only in this quick, obstructed shot.]] |
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− | Andy identifies herself as "Andromache the Scythian," referencing an empire from the 8th century BCE. The edged weapon she wields is a modernized version of the Labrys, a double-headed battle axe associated with mythical immortal characters such as Zeus.
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− | Nicky and Joe both died during the Crusades; Nicky as a Crusader, and Joe as a Saracen. In a nod to this history, Joe carries a cruciform-hilted, double-edged, single-handed sword that looks similar to those used by Christian knights during the High Middle Ages throughout Europe. Joe wields a fantasy version of a scimitar, a curved backsword that was popular with Middle-Eastern warriors during the Middle Ages. It's worth noting that "Scimitar" is an anglicized version of the Italian word "scimitarra," and refers generically to curved swords. Different cultures throughout Asia and the ancient Middle and Near East used different forms of these swords, for which they had their own names. The sword that Joe uses (more clearly visible in the film poster) looks more like the type that is used primarily for modern belly-dancing performances than an actual medieval relic.
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Revision as of 19:30, 30 July 2020
The Old Guard
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Country
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United States
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Directed by
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Gina Prince-Bythewood
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Release Date
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2020
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Distributor
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Netflix
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The Old Guard is a 2020 Netflix adaptation of a graphic novel by by Greg Rucka (author) and Leandro Fernandez (artist). Rucka wrote the screenplay for the film, which was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It stars Charlize Theron as the leader of an unnamed band of immortal warriors.
Conceptually, the film combines elements of the popular Highlander franchise with the modern John Wick sensibility, presenting an entertaining take on the fantasy of humans that don't age and can't be killed. In a nod to the characters' extreme age (the main characters are all at least several hundred years old) several of them use quasi-historical weapons as well as contemporary firearms.
The following weapons were used in the film The Old Guard:
Pistols
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS pistol (standing in for the Beretta M9) is carried by Marine Corps MPs.
After disarming an MP, Andy points his Beretta at Nile.
Glock 17
Most of the government agents use Glock 17 Gen 5 pistols, some of which are confiscated and used by the main characters.
A guard points his Glock 17 at Nicky
Another guard sweeps his hand with his Glock 17 while shoving Joe
Riley offers a Glock 17 to Andy
Nicky demonstrates a proper grip and Isoceles stance with his Glock 17
Glock in CAA Micro RONI
Andy uses a CAA Micro RONI with a Glock pistol.
Glock 17 mounted in a CAA Micro RONI.
Andy offers the Glock in a CAA Micro RONI to Riley.
Closeup of the RONI, showing the Glock magazine.
Heckler & Koch HK45
Booker briefly uses an HK45.
Heckler & Koch HK45 - .45 ACP
Heckler & Koch USP
Andy and Nile use a 2-tone HK USP at several times in the movie.
Heckler & Koch USP with two-tone finish - 9x19mm
Nile checks the magazine on the HK USP
Nile holds the HK USP with a grip that looks like her left thumb might interfere with her trigger pull
Andy provides a nice view of the HK USP
Makarov PM
A Russian pilot brings a Makarov PM (actually probably a Norinco Type 59 stand-in) onto an airplane, where it is taken by Riley.
Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov
The Russian pilot leaves his Makarov PM carelessly unsecured in a shoulder holster.
Riley holds the Makarov PM.
SIG-Sauer P226
Andy holds a prop P226 with a very obviously plugged barrel.
Standard SIG-Sauer P226 without rail.
We never see this pistol fire, possibly because it has a metal rod welded inside the barrel.
Assault Rifles
Heckler & Koch G36
Booker and a variety of government agents use Heckler & Koch G36C assault rifles as their primary weapons.
Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm
Booker running and gunning with his HK G36C
Government agents hold their HK G36C assault rifles
Agents firing their HK G36C assault rifles
Heckler & Koch HK416
Several characters use Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles throughout the film.
Heckler & Koch HK416 D10RS with EOTech red dot sight, RIS foregrip, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, & Crane stock - 5.56x45mm NATO
IMI Tavor TAR-21
Booker uses an IMI Tavor TAR-21 during a firefight. He is also shown holding it on the movie poster.
IMI Tavor TAR-21 with Meprolight red dot sight - 5.56x45mm
Booker running and gunning with his TAR-21
Booker using the Weapon Mounted Light on his TAR-21.
M4A1
Nile and her fellow Marines are armed with M4A1 carbines.
M4A1 with EOTech 552.A65 Holographic sight and SureFire M951XM05 tactical light - 5.56x45mm
Marines stack outside a door with M4A1s.
Norinco Type 56
Sudanese guards are armed with Norinco Type 56 rifles.
Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm
We never get a clear shot of these rifles, but they appear to be Norinco Type 56.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP7
A Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is briefly seen during a firefight.
Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with 40-round magazine - 4.6x30mm
Sniper Rifles
Unidentified Sniper Rifle
Nicky uses a scoped rifle a couple of times in the film, but we're never given a clear view of it.
Hard to tell what this rifle is
Other
FN Mk 13 EGLM
A mercenary uses an FN Mk 13 EGLM in standalone configuration.
FN MK 13 (EGLM) in Standalone configuration - 40x46mm
The grenade launcher is seen only in this quick, obstructed shot.