Yamakasi

Yamakasi Yamakasi – Les samouraïs des temps modernes Theatrical Release Poster Country France Directed by Ariel Zeitoun Julien Seri Release Date 2001 Language French Studio EuropaCorp Leeloo Productions Canal+ Distributor Europa Corp. Main Cast Character Actor Ousmane Bana a.k.a. "Sitting Bull" Charles Perrière Vincent Asmine Maher Kamoun Chief doctor Le Tronc Gerald Morales

Yamakasi (original title Yamakasi – Les samouraïs des temps modernes ("Yamakasi – The samurais of modern times") is a 2001 French crime drama directed by Ariel Zeitoun and Julien Seri and co-written by Luc Besson. The plot was partly inspired by the classic film Seven Samurai.

The following weapons were used in the film Yamakasi:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

SIG-Sauer P230

Chief doctor Le Tronc (Gerald Morales) owns a SIG-Sauer P230 pistol. At the film's climax the pistol can be seen in the hands of Vincent Asmine (Maher Kamoun).

SIG-Sauer P230 - .380 ACP.

The doctor draws his pistol.

Alose view of the slide.

Vincent threatens the doctor with his own pistol.

Vincent takes aim with the pistol.

Walther P5

Two policemen carry Walther P5 pistols as their duty sidearms.

Walther P5 - 9x19mm

A close view of the pistol.

SIG-Sauer P229

One policeman can be seen with a two-tone SIG-Sauer P229 pistol.

Two-tone SIG-Sauer P229 - 9x19mm

Just visible in this shot is the step running the full length of the slide which identifies this pistol as a P229.

Glock 17C

A home owner fires a Glock 17C pistol, but Ousmane Bana a.k.a. "Sitting Bull" (Charles Perrière) confiscate his weapon. A Special Forces member also appears to carry this pistol.

Glock 17, 2nd generation - 9x19mm

Note the port in the top of the slide in this shot indicating that this pistol is a compensated. However, typically the Glock 17C features a pair of parallel cuts on the slide rather than a single large one seen here, indicating that this pistol may be an early version, custom gun, or replica of some sort.

Sitting Bull holds the captured pistol.

A Special Forces member carries a Glock 17 type pistol.

Beretta 92FS

One of the Special Forces members uses a Beretta 92FS pistol.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

Heckler & Koch Mark 23

A Special Forces member can be seen armed with a Heckler & Koch Mark 23. The iron sights appear to be missing, but the pistol can be identified as a Mark 23 by the threaded barrel, squared trigger guard and the frame step behind the accessory rail.

Heckler & Koch Mark 23 - 9x19mm

Manurhin MR-73

One of the Special Forces member uses the Manurhin MR-73.

Manurhin MR73 Sport with six inch barrel

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

The Special Forces' main firearm is the Heckler & Koch MP5A2 submachine gun.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with "tropical" wide handguard - 9x19mm

An MP5 is carried by the soldier in the center of the frame.

Assault Rifles

M16A4

Many Special Forces soldiers carry M16A4 rifles, as identified by their removable carry handle rear sights.

M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm

Note the two nuts on the side of the carry handle indicating that it is removable.

An M16A4 is in the background.

Galil MAR

A Special Forces member can be seen armed with a Galil MAR.

Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm

The soldier on the left is holding a Galil MAR.

SIG SG 551

At the house various Special Forces soldiers can be seen using SIG SG 551s.

SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm

SMG at the right.

Other

Heckler & Koch HK69A1

Special Forces uses the Heckler & Koch HK69A1.

Heckler & Koch HK69A1 - 40x46mm