| 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 the graphic novel by Greg Rucka (author) and Leandro Fernandez (artist). Rucka wrote the screenplay for the film, which was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Charlize Theron stars as Andy, 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 her Beretta at Nile.
Glock 17
Most of Merrick's men use Glock 17 pistols, some of which are confiscated and used by the main characters.
Glock 17 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm
A guard points his Glock 17 at Nicky.
Another guard sweeps his hand with his Glock 17 while shoving Joe.
Nicky demonstrates a proper grip and Isosceles stance with his Glock 17.
Glock 19
Nile is seen giving a Glock 19 pistol to Andy.
Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm
Nile offers a Glock 19 to Andy.
Glock in CAA Micro RONI
Andy uses a CAA Micro RONI with a Glock pistol and what appears to be an airsoft G&G 556 holographic sight.
Glock 17 mounted in a CAA Micro RONI.
Andy offers the Glock in a CAA Micro RONI to Nile.
Closeup of the RONI, showing the Glock magazine.
Andy holds the RONI. Note the distinctive teardrop cutout and the battery compartment confirming on the holo sight confirming it to be an airsoft G&G 556 holographic sight.
Heckler & Koch HK45
Booker briefly uses an Heckler & Koch HK45.
Heckler & Koch HK45 - .45 ACP
Booker covers an angle during the raid on Copely. Trigger discipline is consistently poor the entire movie, a consequence of the character's ages. Andy is over twice as old as black powder, while Joe and Nicky fought the Second Crusade and Booker fought for Napoleon. Not only do they predate any concept of firearms safety, gunshots are a mild annoyance to an immortal.
Heckler & Koch USP Compact
Joe (Marwan Kenzari) carries a Heckler & Koch USP Compact with stainless slide as his sidearm. The pistol switches hands several times, and Nile later uses the weapon during the final battle
Heckler & Koch USP Compact with two-tone finish - 9x19mm
Joe draws his USP Compact after Nile's nightmare awakens the team.
Andy then hands the pistol off to Nile as she decides to leave.
Nile, about to discard the USP Compact, realizes the magazine is empty.
She then uses the now-loaded USP Compact to interrogate Copley.
Nile fires the pistol during the final battle besides an ironically placed sign.
Makarov PM
Russian pilot Andrei (Andrei Zayats) brings a Makarov PM (actually probably a Norinco Type 59 stand-in) onto an airplane, where it is taken by Nile (KiKi Layne).
Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov
The Russian pilot leaves his Makarov PM carelessly unsecured in a shoulder holster.
Nile holds the Makarov PM.
SIG-Sauer P226
Andy holds a prop SIG-Sauer 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.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP7
The Heckler & Koch MP7 is another weapon used by Merrick's security teams, and are frequently taken by the main characters for their own use.
Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with 40-round magazine - 4.6x30mm
An enemy operator is briefly seen with an MP7 during the ambush in Sudan.
Another MP7-armed operator stacks up to enter the church.
Booker carries an MP7 retrieved from a dead operator as the team flees the area.
Nicky hands Joe an MP7 during the final battle.
Assault Rifles
IMI Tavor TAR-21
Booker uses an IMI Tavor TAR-21 during the raid in Sudan. 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
United States Marines, including Nile (Kiki Lane) and her team, carry M4A1 carbines. Most are fitted with vertical foregrips, ACOG scopes, and PEQ-15 lasers
M4A1 with EOTech 552.A65 Holographic sight and SureFire M951XM05 tactical light - 5.56x45mm
One of the Marines on Nile's team holds her M4A1 as they interview some Afghani woman. The PEQ-15 is secured with a zip tie, suggesting the mount may have broken.
The same woman covers the rear as the woman prepare to breach a room
Nile peeks a door with her
M4A1 before entering. Nile's PEQ-15 is sidemounted
A pair of Marines carry slug M4A1s inside the FOB. The rifle on the left just has the carry handle in place of optics, while the one on the right has some model of Aimpoint red dot.
Heckler & Koch G36
The Heckler & Koch G36 is another weapon used by Merrick's goons, and is thus frequently "borrowed" from former users by the team.
Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm
Merrick's goons open fire on the team with their HK G36C assault rifles.
Another set of goons with G36Cs prepare to enter the church.
Booker holds his HK G36C.
Booker running and gunning with his HK G36C.
Heckler & Koch HK416
Heckler & Koch HK416s are heavily used by Merrick's security forces and are frequently appropriated by Andy's team during the final battle
Heckler & Koch HK416 D10RS with EOTech red dot sight, RIS foregrip, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, & Crane stock - 5.56x45mm NATO
A HK416 is seen beside its dead owner after the church massacre.
Some of Merrick's men hold HK416s as he talks with Copely.
Nile uses a captured
HK416 to cover the team during the final battle
Joe holds another HK416 as the team discuss how to breach the penthouse
Norinco Type 56-1
Sudanese militia and Afghan smugglers are armed with Norinco Type 56-1 rifles.
Norinco Type 56-1, early model with milled receiver and plastic fittings - 7.62x39mm
We never get a clear shot of these rifles, but they appear to be Norinco Type 56.
Afghani smugglers guard a drug-laden DC-3 armed with Type 56s.
AK-47
The Afghan bombmaker Nile shoots carries an AK-47 assault rifle (or possibly a Type 56; the muzzle is never seen).
Nile clears the AK-47 as she secures the room.
AKMSU
An Afghani smuggler carries what appears to be an AKMSU assault rifle
Converted AKM pistol - 7.62x39mm
The gunman to the left carries what looks to be an AKMSU rifle.
SIG-Sauer MCX
Keane (Joey Ansah), Merrick's head of security, carries a SIG-Sauer MCX carbine with an EOTech sight during the final battle.
SIG-Sauer MCX SBR with 9" barrel - 5.56x45mm
Keane covers the penthouse door as his security forces attempt a last stand.
A slightly blurry shot of the MCX as Andy's team blasts their way in.
Sniper Rifles
PGM Ultima Ratio
Nicky uses a suppressed PGM Ultima Ratio to cover Andy's meet with Copely and later during the Sudan mission
PGM Ultima Ratio Intervention with Leupold Mark 4 scope - 7.62x51mm NATO
Nicky aims his Ultima Ratio during the Sudan raid.
A promotional photo showing Nicky with his Ultima during the meet.
Explosives
Hand grenades
Merrick's forces carry some sort of cylindrical concussion grenade sometimes appropriated by Andy.
Andy retrieves some grenades from a dead body outside the church.
And then does the same in the final battle.
FN Mk 13 EGLM
Keane (Joey Ansah) uses an FN Mk 13 EGLM in standalone configuration during the finale.
FN MK 13 (EGLM) in Standalone configuration - 40x46mm
The grenade launcher is seen only in this quick, obstructed shot.
Shotguns
Unknown Shotgun
Nicky carries a shotgun during the Sudan mission, though it is never seen clearly.
Nicky holds his shotgun at right
Machine Guns
M2 Machine gun
A Browning M2 heavy machine gun is seen mounted on a drug smuggler's technical.
Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
The M2 is seen in the background.
MG42
An MG42 machine gun is briefly seen in a cave hideout.
The MG42 is seen to Nile's right.
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