| Special Forces
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Theatrical Release Poster
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| Country
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 France
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| Directed by
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Stéphane Rybojad
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| Release Date
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2011
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| Language
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French
English
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| Studio
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Easy Company
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| Distributor
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Studio Canal
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Special Forces (original title: Forces spéciales) is a 2011 French Afghanistan War film starring Djimon Hounsou as the commander of a unit of French Naval Commandos (Commandos Marine in French) sent into the tribal areas of Pakistan to rescue a war journalist (Diane Kruger) who has been kidnapped by Taliban forces. The film was made in close cooperation with the special forces branch of the French military.
The following weapons were used in the film Special Forces:
Pistols
Glock 17
The Glock 17 is the sidearm of many members of the Commandos Marine including Lucas (Denis Menochet), who is seen using it with a suppressor.
Suppressed Glock 17 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm Parabellum
Lucas opens fire with his suppressed Glock.
Glock 17 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm
Marius (
Alain Alivon) draws his Glock during the raid to rescue Elsa.
Elias opens fire with the Glock 17.
Glock 19
Victor (Alain Figlarz) carries a Glock 19 as his sidearm and is seen using it with a suppressor.
Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
Suppressed Glock 19 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm
Victor with the suppressed Glock 19 during the rescue of Elsa.
Glock 26
Lucas also carries a Glock 26 with a well-worn slide. When the Commandos Marine unit prepares to take on some Taliban forces, Lucas hands Elsa (Diane Kruger) the pistol.
Lucas hands Elsa his Glock 26 with a very worn slide.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is the sidearm carried by Tic-Tac (Benoît Magimel). He is seen using it with a suppressor during the rescue of Elsa. Elsa (Diane Kruger) is also seen with the handgun.
Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.
Tic-Tac handing the 92FS to Elsa. This one is probably a spring airsoft gun, based on the slide's rear shape and the magazine.
CZ 75
The CZ 75 is carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief (Raz Degan).
The CZ 75 is carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief (
Raz Degan).
Heckler & Koch USP
During the Kosovo mission, Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) carries a Heckler & Koch USP fitted with a laser sight.
Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm
During the Kosovo mission, Kovax carries a Heckler & Koch USP fitted with a laser sight.
SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five
Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) carries a SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five as his sidearm in Pakistan.
SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five Tactical - 9x19mm
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3
The Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 is seen used by several members of the Commandos Marine unit, including Kovax and Tic-Tac (Benoît Magimel), during the rescue of Elsa.
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 - 9x19mm
Kovax with the MP5SD3 during the rescue mission.
Tic-Tac uses the MP5SD3 to eliminate Taliban fighters.
Tic-Tac with the MP5SD3 before detonating hidden explosives.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
Lucas and Kovax are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A5s fitted with Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stocks during the raid in Kosovo.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with M68 Aimpoint red-dot scope, Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stock and RIS handguard - 9x19mm. The weapon used in the film is an A5 with an additional burst position on the fire selector.
Kovax readies his MP5A5 before the Kosovo raid.
Lucas with his MP5A5 during the raid. The gun is fitted with a Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stock.
Heckler & Koch MP5KA4
In addition to his M4A1, Lucas also carries a Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 fitted with a suppressor.
Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 - 9x19mm
Production image showing Lucas (
Denis Menochet) on the right with the MP5KA4 slung.
The MP5KA4 is carried by Lucas on the left.
Lucas on the right with his MP5KA4.
In addition to his M4A1, Lucas (
Denis Menochet) also carries a suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5KA4. Note the four-position selector switch.
Assault Rifles
AK Variants
Taliban forces in the film carry several different variants of the AK.
AKM, stamped steel receiver with slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm
A Taliban fighter fires his AK.
Some Taliban fighters getting shot while wielding AKs in a wave attack.
AIMS
Zaief is seen carrying an AIMS with an underslung AG-40 grenade launcher.
Beretta ARX-160
For the majority of the film, Kovax uses a Beretta ARX-160 as his main weapon. The rifle is fitted with a Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher. During a scene where he is talking to Elsa while walking, his rifle briefly switches to a G36K due to a continuity mistake (we can only see the stock).
Beretta ARX-160 with GLX-160 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm / 40x46mm
Production still of Kovax carrying the ARX-160.
Kovax firing the ARX-160 at incoming Taliban fighters.
Kovax gripping the ARX-160 via pistol grip and magazine.
Kovax carries the ARX-160.
Colt Model 727
Marius (Alain Alivon) uses a Colt Model 727 carbine fitted with an M203 Grenade Launcher in addition to his MP5SD3. Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) is also seen using the carbine.
Colt Model 727 "M16A2 Carbine" - 5.56x45mm
Marius (
Alain Alivon) carries a Colt Model 727 carbine fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.
Marius opens fire with the Colt.
Elias (
Raphaël Personnaz) opens fire with the Model 727, distinguishable from the M4A1 Carbine by the A2 upper receiver with fixed carry handle.
Colt M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is seen used by several members of the Commandos Marine unit, including Lucas and Tic-Tac.
M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint red-dot scope and RIS foregrip - 5.56x45mm
Lucas prepares to fire his M4A1.
Lucas' M4A1 has an Aimpoint scope mounted on a Picatinny receiver with dual magazines affixed together via dual mag attachment.
Lucas shouts while shouldering the M4A1.
Lucas takes aim with his M4A1.
Tic-Tac opens fire with his M4A1 at the charging Taliban fighters.
Tic-Tac talks to Elsa while holding his M4A1.
FAMAS
French soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying FAMAS rifles.
FAMAS F1 with the rifle grenade support ring pushed to mid barrel - 5.56x45mm
French soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying FAMAS rifles.
A French soldier with the FAMAS.
Heckler & Koch HK416
French Special Forces members are seen armed with Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles during the opening raid in Kosovo.
Heckler & Koch HK416 - 5.56x45mm
A Special Forces member armed with the HK416.
Heckler & Koch G36K
Commandos Marine soldiers that accompany Admiral Guezennec (Tchéky Karyo) on a rescue mission are armed with Heckler & Koch G36K rifles.
Heckler & Koch G36KV - 5.56x45mm
Production image of Commandos Marine soldiers armed with G36K rifles accompanying Admiral Guezennec (
Tchéky Karyo) in Kabul.
The commando on the left with the G36K.
The commando on the right with the G36K.
SIG SG 552
Special Forces units are armed with suppressed short-barreled SIG SG 552 rifles with backup iron sights and ACOG TA11 optical sights during the Kosovo raid.
A camouflaged Special Forces soldier is armed with the SIG SG 552.
A Special Forces soldier with the suppressed SIG SG 552 during the Kosovo raid.
Shotguns
Benelli M4 Super 90
A Benelli M4 Super 90 is carried by one of the commandos during the Kosovo raid.
Benelli M4 Super 90 with five-shot magazine tube - 12 gauge
A French commando armed with the Benelli M4.
A Benelli M4 Super 90 is carried by one of the Special Forces commandos during the Kosovo raid.
Machine Guns
Bren
A Taliban fighter is seen with a Bren gun when they attack a village.
A Taliban fighter is seen with the Bren.
FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R.
The paratrooper model of the FN Minimi is the main weapon carried by Victor (Alain Figlarz).
FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R. - 5.56x45mm
A production still of Victor (
Alain Figlarz) holding the FN Minimi.
Victor with the FN Minimi.
Victor with the FN Minimi.
Victor opens fire with the FN Minimi.
MAS AA-52
The MAS AA-52 GPMG is seen mounted on a French Puma transport helicopter.
MAS AA-52 GPMG - 7.5x54mm French
The MAS AA-52 machine gun on the right in the Puma helicopter.
FN MAG 58
The FN MAG 58 GPMG is seen mounted on a French Caracal transport helicopter.
FN MAG 58 (FN MAG 60.30) mounted on a Eurocopter EC-725 Cougar MkII - 7.62x51mm NATO
The MAG 58 machine gun on the right in the Caracal helicopter before the Kosovo raid.
PKM
A Taliban fighter is seen armed with a PKM machine gun after confronting the retreating Commandos Marine unit.
A Taliban fighter fires a PKM.
Browning M2HB
An Army truck has a Browning M2HB mounted in the back at the forward operating base.
An Army truck has a Browning M2HB mounted in the back at the forward operating base.
Sniper Rifles
FR F2
Special Forces snipers are seen with FR F2 sniper rifles during the Kosovo raid.
FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO
A French commando aiming the FR F2.
A French commando sniper team takes aim while under camouflage.
PSL Sniper Rifle
A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian PSL Sniper Rifle.
Taliban fighters armed with the sniper rifles charge at the commandos' position.
PGM Ultima Ratio
A PGM Ultima Ratio is the sniper rifle used by Elias (Raphaël Personnaz).
PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm NATO
Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima Ratio.
Elias chambering the PGM Ultima Ratio.
Launchers
AG-40
A Romanian AG-40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AIMS carried by Zaief.
PA md. 86 with underslung AG-40P grenade launcher - 5.45x39mm / 40x47mm
An AG-40 underneath Zaief's AIMS.
M203
M203 grenade launchers are seen mounted underneath the Colt Model 727 used by Elias as well as Tic-Tac's M4A1. Oddly, they are never used at all.
The M203 is seen mounted underneath Tic-Tac's M4A1.
The M203 underneath the Model 727 used by Elias.
Beretta GLX-160
The Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher is mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160.
Beretta GLX-160 - 40x46mm
The GLX-160 is seen mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160 rifle.
Heckler & Koch AG36
Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying G36K rifles fitted with Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launchers.
Heckler & Koch AG36 - 40x46mm
Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying G36K rifles fitted with Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launchers.
The commando on the right with the G36K with the Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launcher.
RPG-7
Taliban fighters are seen armed with RPG-7s fitted with PGO-7 scopes.
RPG-7 with PGO-7 scope and PG-7VM rocket - 40mm
A Taliban fighter takes aim with an RPG-7 at a French helicopter.
A Taliban fighter wielding an RPG-7.
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