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This is one of those movies that are very underrated. Again i am voting for an underrated movie. This movie has a good story line, maybe a bit farfetched but it could happen. Sean Astin(one of my favorite actors) again shows us a good performance. The guy does a great job in acting but never gets recognized for his roles.
Toy Soldiers was an early 90s movie that a lot of people might not remember but was still something kind of special since it was. Toy Soldiers Remake Reportedly In Development, Queen Latifah Eyed. Full Cast & Crew: Toy Soldiers (1991) Cast (65) Sean Astin. Billy Tepper Wil Wheaton. Joey Trotta Keith Coogan. Snuffy Bradberry Andrew Divoff. General Kramer Mason Adams. Deputy Director Brown Denholm Elliott. Headmaster Louis Gossett Jr. Dean Parker George Perez. Ricardo Montoya T.E.
He has done well since the goonies. Not only him but Louis Gosset JR.
Does a swell job. I thought maybe this movie would have made more money in theaters but who cares about money anyways. All around this is a good movie that will have you at the edge of your seat at times and the plot will keep the movie moving itself. I enjoyed this movie and hopefully the rest of you will as well.
This is one of the best 'Bloke' movies from the early 90's and whilst slightly dated, its one of those movies that would never get made today, which makes it very special! In fact, a very similar movie was made in the 90's called 'Masterminds' and it was a PG variation on the same theme, but it was nowhere near as fun or realistic for that matter. So what's so special about this film? It's the comradre between the main characters and the against all odds theme of the film. Sean Astin is very likable and has starred in some of the most memorable films of the 80/90's, particularly 'The Goonies'. He also went onto greater things with 'Rudy' and 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy, but 'Encino Man' is a good trip down memory lane. Will Wheaton from 'Stand by Me' lends nice support to the film and Andrew Divoff is a terrific villain.
Louis Gossett Jr sleepwalks in his role, but he does add some brevity to the film, particularly his relationship with Astin's rebellious nature. So how's the action? By today's standards, it's rather tedious and cheap looking, almost like a TV movie, but the production values are good and the violence is actually quite nasty for a film involving school students.
However, the director makes up for the limited budget with some nicely suspenseful moments and well placed humor. So park your brain at the door and enjoy this fondly remembered action flick, but don't expect Oscar material! I first seen this movie like a year and a half ago and I loved it, I decided to get the DVD last year for my birthday. It has the right amount of suspense, action and drama. Colombian terrorists hold hostage a military school in the U.S. Until their demands are met. The students decide to fight back.
Will they be able to do it? Silly premise but the film actually works.
The group of kids who fight were all up and coming when this film came out in 1991: Sean Astin (looking very cute); Wil Wheaton (looking miserable); Keith Coogan; George Perez (the token Latino who is very handsome, very muscular and is mostly shown in nothing but tight underwear); T.E. Russell (the token black guy) and Shawn Phelan. None of them are very good actors (except Astin), but who cares? This is a mindless action film.
The only other good performances are from Denholm Elliott (having a ball as the headmaster) and Louis Gossett Jr. Other than that-there's lots of action, suspense, explosions and little brains. In other words-FUN! Only complaint (and this is minor)-it's a bit too long (there are THREE endings) and there is LOTS of casual, bloody violence (the R rating was well-earned). Still, I enjoyed it a lot.
I think that Toy Soldiers is an excellent movie. It's one of the only movies that, aside from some well known actors, has an unknown cast that can actually act. In my opinion, the plot is captivating. It keeps your attention without having an outrageous story that couldn't possibly happen in real life. I think that everyone would enjoy this movie.
Sean Astin always seems to pick the perfect movies to be in that showcase his talent. He's very underrated and doesn't get the recognition that he deserves. Other movies that he has been in other actors have been in the spotlight but this movie and Rudy really showcase him because he is the main character in both.
I hope that he someday gets the accolades he deserves for his acting. If you want to see a great movie you need to check this one out and if you are a Sean Astin fan you will definitely like this movie. This came as a huge surprise for me. I had never heard of this movie when I first saw it, and the title really pointed towards something else than a great terrorist/hostage situation at a high school. Toy Soldiers has the best from it's time period of the early 90's, where action movies were light-hearted and very enjoyable. The action is good, the plot is interesting and way over the top, the bad guy is a one-dimensional hateful douchebag (which is great), Louis Gossett Jr.
Is in it, it's simply a feel-good movie which I thoroughly enjoyed. You can't go wrong with this one if you like action. I give it a solid rating of 8/10. I haven't seen this in years but when i was about 6 i first saw this on VHS and i must have watched it at least 10 times. Now like i said its been awhile so i might screw up the plot but i remember some Columbian terrorists taking a prep school hostage with demands for the head terrorist(the 'wishmaster')father to be released from prison. Now i could just check the plot here on IMDb but i'm pretty sure thats right. Any way, a group of boys at the school decide that they're not gonna just sit around and wait to die so they decide to fight back.
This film has always been stuck in my mind. There are so many images that i haven't forgotten like Joey's(i think?)death scene or billy spitting in the terrorists sandwiches or the one kids(no idea of his name)fake asthma attack. Just a great film.
It may be films like this that have given me my tolerance for film violence because if i remember right this movie is pretty graphic. Guys getting mowed down by helicopter machine guns, a special forces guys hand getting blown off by a grenade(not sure about that but i seem to remember something like that towards the end)and the most bloody being the lead terrorist getting capped in the head in gory detail.
Great action, great humor, good acting, wonderful film experience. Crankshaft comic. I've got to watch this again after all these years! Toy Soldiers (1991). (out of 4) This here is pretty much DIE HARD via a boarding school but if you're a fan of 80s then you're going to find quite a bit here to enjoy.
A terrorist group takes over a boarding school full of 'important' kids in hopes that the American government will release the main guy's father who is in prison. Soon the rejects, led by Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton, must try and figure out a way to bring the terrorist down. If you need brains with your action then it's probably best that you skip this thing but if you just want to have fun then this film offers quite a bit. Most people will remember Astin and Wheaton from THE GOONIES and STAND BY ME among others but if you're fan of those films then you're going to enjoy seeing them grown up and taking on a new adventure. We also have a strong supporting cast that includes Louis Gossett, Jr.
Playing the stern Dean who will certainly remind people of his role in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Also on hand is Jerry Orback playing a Mafia boss and R.
Lee Ermey as a General wanting action. The entire cast fit into their roles quite nicely with Astin playing the rebellious teen who must eventually grow up and try to out-smart the terrorist. He has wonderful chemistry with the rest of the boys in the cast and his time with Gossett comes off extremely well and realistic as they go for that father/son relationship. What also helps the film is that it at least tries to be above-average in terms of story. The way the boys go to get their freedom isn't just a simple plan but instead it's rather well thought out and in the long run the movie at least rises above the type of film you'd expect to see on TV.
Director Petrie actually manages to build up some nice suspense towards the end and he handles the material very well. Another major plus is Andrew Divoff who plays the main terrorist and eats up the scenery left and right. When there is action in the film it's bloody just like fans of action want it. The movies biggest problem is that it runs nearly two-hours, which is a tad bit too long but if you a fan of any of the cast members then you should find yourself having fun with this one.
I went into this movie expecting a few suspenseful thrills here and there, but not too much. And boy was I blown away by the talent. All the guys are great in this one in there own right; but the one lead that really stands out is Sean Astin. As far as I'm concerned, Astin delivered the performance of a life time at the tender age of 20.
His agonizing screams when he's being punished, his cries when he's in grief and his ability to portray a flawed, defiant character who uses his difiance, which usually lands him in trouble, as a vehicle to save his fellow classmates and beloved friends is uncanny. And the chemistry between the guys is surreal, when watching you feel like they are infact YOUR friends and you've known them for a lifetime. Most notably, Sean Astin and Will Wheaton. All that I can say is that this film exceeded my expectations in every way, it's a beautifully written and paced film with a gorgeous, sexy and smart cast of guys (who are really eye candy) and a rich compelling storyline. Check it out, I promise it will not disappoint! This movie is one of those Die Hard clones that I quite like.
Other reviewers never really liked this movie, but I think that it is in fact a pretty enjoyable movie. It really has little in the way of themes, but there is a bit of action, and the shenanigans of the High School misfits are quite amusing, especially moving the principal's entire office outdoors. Toy Soldiers is about a drug lord whose father has been arrested by the US and taken into custody.
So he sends his henchmen to a prep school where the judge's son attends is only to find out that he has been moved out earlier. This doesn't stop them from taking the school hostage and rigging it up to explode. The school is an exclusive prep school for kids who don't settle into other prep schools. I really didn't think there could really be such a school because the exclusive schools are simply that, exclusive, and it makes me wonder why anybody would go to the effort of making such a school like that. Anyway, this is in America and I must admit that I really don't know as much as I think I know.
It is not really a problem that it is a prep school for misfits, but rather that the school is taken by terrorists and that these kids use all their wits and intelligence to get out of it. These are both smart and gutsy kids, and not only manage to outwit the terrorists, but the FBI as well. I personally think this is a pretty cool little movie, and something that I quite enjoy watching. It isn't as tight and well executed as Die Hard, but it is a clone so I wouldn't expect much more. Sean Astin pulls off another amazing performance in 'Toy Soldiers'. He plays the highly intelligent prankster, Billy Tepper along with Wil Wheaton and Keith Coogan who play his best friends, Joey Trotta and Jonathan 'Snuffy' Bradberry. During a regular day at Saint Anselm's school for boys, a group of dangerous terrorists take all the boys and teachers as hostages and threatens to blow up the school if the leader, Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff's), father isn't released from the American prison, but these aren't just ordinary boys that are taken hostage, most of these kids are the sons of very powerful people in America and half of them were expelled from other schools before they came to Saint Anselm's.
They're mouths and actions just may get them killed. When the government is desperately trying to figure out a way to help, Billy, Joey, Snuffy and some more boys decide to take matters into their own hands. These kinda movies just don't get the credit they deserve.
This is my 2nd all time favorite movie, (Stand By Me being 1st.) The reason I watched this movie was because Wil Wheaton was in it and he is my most favorite person in the whole world and I think he done an amazing job in this movie and so did Sean Astin. I just watched it last night actually and it just amazed me. Everything in the movie is very exceptional. The script, the acting, the screenplay. I was on the edge of my seat 80% of the time, and if my mom wasn't in the room I would have absolutely balled whenever Joey Trotta (Wil Wheaton) died. I did not see that coming!! I was real surprised when I heard that it wasn't real popular back in the 90's.
I was born a few years after it came out so, of course, I didn't go see it in the theaters, but im sure I would have if I would have been alive. If any of my friends watched this, they would be like, 'uhh okay?' But thats just cause their not cool enough to appreciate work like this.
If you haven't seen this movie, or are wanting to watch something that is the bomb, this is the movie for you to watch. Ah the ever popular brat pack type casting line up, a selection of young Hollywood faces either on the edge of becoming major stars or falling into obscurity. In this forgotten action thriller its Gomez Addams son Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton who are the main rising stars, the rest of the youngsters have fallen by the way side.
But unlike some other young gun lineups this film also includes various adult stars to add that bit of quality to the film. Dare I say it? The plot is basically Die Hard in a boarding school? Group of terrorists take over a posh school for kids of rich families. Their purpose is solely to see the release of the terrorist leaders father who is some kind of drug kingpin. So its up to this small band of plucky smart ass teens to take back control of their school from the nasty bad guys with automatic weapons. The similarities to that certain Bruce Willis franchise are clear to see.
If you take the basic premise of Die Hard and mix it with 'The Goonies' and 'The A-Team' you see what I mean. The teens in the story use their skills, knowledge of the school and cheekiness to somewhat outwit the bad guys and slightly disable them for the special ops guys to mop up.
There is a very fine line between a happy go lucky boys own adventure flick and in your face bloody squibbed violence which is a bit odd actually. Its difficult to know what the film is trying to be, an adult action film or a light hearted teen flick. The young cast are clearly enjoying themselves in their roles which gives off a vibe which clashes badly against the older actors.
The bad guys and their leader played menacingly by Divoff are really going for broke and being damn ruthless gunning innocents down and chucking them out of helicopters etc.Problem is these two sides just don't gel too well together, seeing Astin playing an older version of 'Mouth' from 'The Goonies' and Denholm Elliot playing an old lovable professor set against Divoff's cold blooded killer feels uncomfortable (Divoff really relishing his gritty evil Colombian drug lord role). Its like two different films. Yet despite the moments of bloodshed the action is so predictable and almost childish as it unravels.
The special ops guys at the end come across as inept, plus there is like a whole army of them and it takes them some time to take out just two bad guys. There are only twelve bad guys and it really feels like there needed to be more to make the ending more exciting. The action and soundtrack was reaching such a crescendo in the finale.but because there are so few bad guys in the end it feels totally deflating.
Also the way the special ops storm the school, they could of just done that straight away! Apparently it would of made no difference. I love how all the Colombian bad guys are dressed up as sweaty, dirty, vest wearing guerrilla fighters with headbands and lots of stubble. Not too stereotypical then. The very end is also terribly corny and unoriginal, surely Divoff could of gone out in a slightly more exciting way? Oh yeah there's even a crawling in an air duct homage to 'Die Hard'. This was one of those films that I enjoyed back in the day when I was much younger mainly because the young cast were appealing.
I kinda looked up to them as I did with other similar brat pack flicks (wanted to be them) and I was around their age when I first saw it (or a bit younger). Looking back now the film isn't really too good, its actually really dumb, looks silly and has an even sillier title.
It sounds predictable I know but it really does feel as if they wanted to make a 'Die Hard' for teens. I don't understand how people could not like this movie. You have Gossit Jr., the kid who played the main character in Stand By Me, Sean Astin, and many other great actors. Lots of action and fun that you don't see in today's movies anymore.
It's really a shame. This is an underrated movie that is among other great movies like Let's Get Harry. The 80's and early 90's created such great movies that will never again be topped by today's standards.
They tried to somehow recreate this movie in Masterminds, but came up short with some really bad acting. The only thing that movie had going was Patrick Stewart, but obviously that wasn't enough.
Misfits and under-achievers at a prep school for rich, but spoiled brats is over-taken by terrorists led by the evil Andrew Divoff. Divoff is sure that the son of the judge who convicted his father will be there, but that youngster is not even there anymore. However the very wealthy youths' families will end up being equally riveting bargaining chips for Divoff and his cronies. Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton are the most notable students held hostage and Denholm Elliott is the most recognizable faculty member stuck. Louis Gossett, Jr.
Is impressive as the head of the facility who tries to get his students and workers back to safety. 'Toy Soldiers' is one of those movies that almost succeeds, but not quite. I am not sure why I did not like the film more than I did. I think the problem with me was the film's screenplay as it just became a little outlandish as the movie advanced. The direction is pretty solid and the performances are all right for the most part, but I just never did care about the characters as much as I should have. Jerry Orbach goes uncredited as Wheaton's father, the leader of the New York Mafia.
2.5 out of 5 stars. Being raised at the time this movie was released has probably influenced my shallow mind, but still, this isn't a bad movie by any means. It's a movie about a hostage situation involving a prep school populated to some extent by endearing teenage boys who can't seem to get out of trouble. What's wrong with that? It doesn't have any big special effects, but so what? Who needs special effects? Cinema's decline began around the same time that special effects were popularized.
A coincidence? It turned movies with potentially good plot and feelings and turned them into a big, substance-less light show for innocent kids and the self-medicated. Well, you know, not all movies need special effects.
About three fourths of the movies on the IMDb top 250 are without special effects, but almost all of the Top Grossing movies of all time have some special effects. Think about it: Star Wars, E.T., Ghostbusters, etc. All good movies, but the rest of the top-grossing movies are usually cliched tripe with non-sensical plots and lots of eye candy.
Well some movies don't need ny of that junk. Excuse me for going off on a tangent, which I normally do, but I'm just so fed up with that special effects junk. Back to the point: Toy Soldiers is simply a great movie. I admit, some of the content is a little corny and ripped off, but so what, every movie rips off another to some extent.
Think of Resovoir Dogs. Countless 'appreciation' sites dictate the fact that beloved Quentin Tarentino, who I admit I like, has copied many, many, many movies in the making of his first major film Reservoir Dogs. Many say that the entire plot is ripped off almost scene for scene from japanese and chinese gangster movies which Mr. Tarentino loved so much, and probably still does. Sorry once again for the tangent.
Toy Soldiers is fun. It has the whole insubordination from teenagers to unwanted members of authority, i.e. Hostage takers. It's fun to see kids take over when they're being held to something they don't want to do.
Hell, teenage angst-inspired rebelion was the key topic to a great majority to 80's comedies. Plus there's the tension and thrill of having the characters use fire-arms and knock out the bad guys, etc. Plus there's some emotional points to the film. When one of the characters dies the others have to cope and adjust. It's not perfect acting but it beats most of the other tripe out there. In short, Toy Soldiers is exciting, interesting, and fun. How dare you jaded blowhards rate this movie poorly!
Shame on you all! Personal rating: 8/10. Wil Wheaton, Sean Astin, Keith Coogan star as uptight rich kids who's school is under assault when terrorists (Led by Andrew Divoff) take it over and demand that the government release the father of said terrorist. Of course the police are outside ready to negotiate while Louis Gossett Jr joins the SWAT in dispatching these goons. Toy Soldiers is thankfully not based on Martika' 1989 single of the same name. (Which was unfortunately sampled in Emeinem's worst song) However the movie is still an undecidedly unheroic and tedious actioner which doesn't know whether to be action or drama. For instance the climax is body-count action but in the beginning it is all build up, one that never generates any legit suspense as anyone who has seen Die Hard will have seen this and everything Toy Soldiers has to offer.
Also Gossett's usually reliable screen presence is trumped for a role where he doesn't do anything but scold and complain. Once again this is very weak stuff and the talented cast deserve better.1/2 out of 4-(Poor).
I recently rented this movie as part of a nostalgic phase I'm going through. I was born in 1980, and so film from mid-80s to mid-90s has quite an important place in my growing up. This particular movie was one of my favourites, and so I was thrilled when it became available in the UK. It hasn't become worse with time, it is still a great fun film, with plenty of excitement in its own way. Sure, it pales in the shadow of bigger, larger budget films, but don't let that stop you enjoying this. Worth a rent, or even a purchase at the discount prices you'll find it for.
Toy soldiers is one of those movies that make you hold your breath from start to finish; the actors do their jobs very well, both the protagonists and antagonists, and the story is original and very well written and displayed. Although I cannot say it is a great film, but films do not need always to be great. Sometimes I just want to watch a movie that is enjoyable, and has a story that makes sense and toy soldiers without doubt has that.
I feel sad for the team that worked in this film as they deserved more recognition for their excellent job, but I believe this is part of life not being fair. If you want to enjoy a 2 hours film filled with action and suspense scenes, then I would definitely recommend toy soldiers. Billy Tepper is the leader of a group of rebellious guys at The Regis School.
He has already been expelled from three prominent private schools. His best friend, Joey Trotta, is the son of the Head of the New York Mafia; Billy, all their friends and many other kids at the school have equally influential and prominent, if more law-abiding, parents. When Luis Cali's father is put in jail, he heads for the Regis school to put the son of the judge in charge of the case under hostage, only to find he has been removed. However, once he realises who the parents of the rest are, he decides the entire student body of the Regis school would be an even better bargaining chip. Easily the most insane of the Die Hard rip offs, toy soldiers is a good movie, very sadistic in some parts, but it suffers from one thing.the main bad guy is one of the worst villains ever seen on screen. He is too nice to his hostages, and the one person he lets go, because he is nice, ends up getting shot.
Only when the whole plan goes awry, does he finally get nasty, but by then it's far too late. But luckily the film concentrates on the then new wannabe Brat Pack, whom whilst not the most talented people out there, do hold their own against the seasoned actors featured. The film mixes humour with the action, and while the film is very funny in places, one cannot help but notice the very dark aspects of the film, particularly the opening scene, which feels out of place in what is basically a high school movie.
It's clear in some scenes that the makers were trying to make big stars out of the cast, and while it's worked in respect for astin, sadly the others have faded into obscurity, which is a shame, because they all do a great job. It's one of these long forgotten movies that doesn't deserve to be forgotten, as when it comes around every now and again, it's a right old treat to watch. Quite honestly when I first saw Toy Soldiers I was 12 years old, so I was gaga over the boys. Now when I watch it I think it was one of the few teen thrillers that was well made. It didn't degrade them or exploit them. The cast was stunning, the plot was good.
I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, not even close. It did keep me on my toes!!!! It's one of those movies that you can watch over and over again, and never get tired of it!!!! What is it about this movie that makes it so addicting? Somebody tell me, please. I'll give it 3 stars.
A big one just for Sean Astin. I love ya Sean! I recommend Toy Soldiers for a Girl's night movie. Eat your popcorn and drool.
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Toy Soldiers (1991)
Toy Soldiers is a 1991 American action thriller film that focuses on a group of mostly problematic, non-disciplined students who have their prep school taken over by a group of Colombian terrorists. The terrorist leader, Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff) plants explosives throughout the school grounds and threatens to blow it up along with everyone in it if his demands aren't met or the school is assaulted. As the US Army is called in to figure out a way to effectively deal with the situation, the students take it upon themselves to make efforts to re-take the school. In addition to Divoff, the film's cast includes Sean Astin, Louis Gossett Jr., Michael Champion, and Wil Wheaton. The film received assistance from the US Department of Defense, who provided UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters (both new in Army inventory at the time) for the production.
The following weapons were used in the film Toy Soldiers:
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Glock 19
Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff) carries a Glock 19 as his weapon of choice. Along with The Hard Way and New Jack City, this is one of very first appearances of the Glock 19 in a feature film.
2nd Generation Glock 19 - 9x19mm
Luis Cali uses his Glock 19 as a gavel in the opening sequence. Toy Soldiers is one of the earliest films to feature this weapon. Note the cuts in the backstrap and grip, which clearly indicate this as a second generation Glock 19.
Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff) fires his Glock 19.
Luis uses Billy Tepper (Sean Astin) as a human shield, a Glock 19 in his hand.
A good shot of the Glock 19 as Luis prepares to yank the bomb wires.
Colt Python
A Regis School campus guard, King's County Sheriff's deputies, as well as US Border Patrol officers all carry Colt Python revolvers.
Colt Python - .357 Magnum
A Regis School campus guard with his Colt Python holstered.
A Border Patrol officer with his Colt Python.
The King's County Sheriff (Stan Kelly) talks to Dean Edward Parker (Louis Gossett Jr.) with his Colt Python holstered.
A sheriff's deputy watches the terrorists guard post with his Colt Python.
Beretta 92SB
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion), the American terrorist and Luis' second in command, carries a Beretta 92SB as his sidearm, noted by its rounded trigger guard. When Thorpe shows his Beretta to the campus guard when the terrorists first arrive at the school, it has a suppressor mounted. A Special Forces soldier also uses a Beretta 92SB at the end of the film.
Beretta 92SB - 9x19mm
'We don't want to hurt anybody' - Jack Thorpe shows his Beretta 92SB (with suppressor mounted) to the campus guard.
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) fires his suppressed Beretta 92SB.
Thorpe points his Beretta 92SB at Dr. Robert Gould (Denholm Elliott).
Thorpe points his Beretta 92SB at Billy Tepper (Sean Astin) when he runs in.
A Special Forces soldier fires his Beretta 92SB.
Browning Hi-Power
The wounded leader of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team gives Dean Edward Parker (Louis Gossett Jr.) his Browning Hi-Power.
Browning Hi-Power Mk. III - 9x19mm
The HRT team leader hands Dean Edward Parker his Browning Hi-Power.
Dean Edward Parker (Louis Gossett Jr.) holds the Browning Hi-Power.
Parker smashes through the window with the Browning Hi-Power in his hand.
Heckler & Koch SP89 (Mocked up as MP5K)
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) and several other terrorists overrunning the school are armed with Heckler & Koch SP89s mocked up as the Heckler & Koch MP5K. These weapons are also used by FBI HRT operators and US Army Special Forces soldiers as well. Billy Tepper (Sean Astin) is also briefly seen wielding one.
Heckler & Koch SP89 mocked up as a Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm
A terrorist shows the students a picture of Phil Donoghue (a student who they were looking for) with an SP89 (mocked up as an MP5K) in his hand.
The belltower guard puts down his SP89 to eat the food Billy gives him. An M72 LAW lies on the left.
Dean Edward Parker (Louis Gossett Jr.) speaks to the HRT team leader who has an SP89 slung.
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) on the roof of the school armed with a Heckler & Koch SP89 mocked up as an MP5K. Note the metal lower receiver and lack of the paddle magazine release.
SP89 submachine guns are also used by FBI HRT operators.
Billy Tepper (Sean Astin) holds his captured SP89.
Uzi Carbine
One of the terrorists is seen multiple times holding an Uzi Carbine, the civilian model of the Uzi, fitted with a 16-inch barrel with a barrel shroud. It seems the armorers converted it to full-auto fire for the film. It is most notably used when Joey Trotta (Wil Wheaton) knocks out a terrorist and subsequently uses the weapon in an attempt to kill another terrorist, failing as the muzzle rise - very inaccurately depicted - raises his fire to the sky.
Uzi semi-automatic Carbine with 16' barrel (IMI Model A) fitted with barrel shroud - 9x19mm
A terrorist sends the students back to their rooms, the Uzi Carbine in his hand.
A terrorist watches the students with his Uzi Carbine.
Joey Trotta (Wil Wheaton) fires his captured Uzi Carbine.
The Uzi Carbine lies on a bed in the foreground along with some extra magazines for both the Uzi and the Heckler & Koch SP89.
Remington 870
A King's County Sheriff's deputy is seen pulling what appears to be a Remington Model 870 from his police car when the police officers first arrive at the school.
Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge
A deputy takes a Remington 870 from his car.
Norinco Type 56-1
Several terrorists carry the Norinco Type 56-1, noted by the hooded front sight and underfolding stock. It is fitted with an AKM-style muzzle brake, making it similar to the gun used in Heat, meaning it was a semi-automatic Chinese import, fitted with the slanted muzzle by the gun's importer and converted to full-auto for the film.
Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm
A terrorist wields his Norinco Type 56-1 as Luis approaches. The slanted AKM-style muzzle is clearly seen.
A terrorist with a Norinco Type 56-1 slung on his back, giving a good view of the hooded front sight and the slanted muzzle.
Poly Tech Legend AKS-47
Some of other terrorists carry what appears to be the Poly Tech Legend AKS-47, a model most closely resembling a genuine AKS-47.
Poly Tech Legend AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm
A terrorist sets up explosives with his Poly Tech Legend AKS-47 slung.
Two AK men search the rooms, the man on the right wields a Poly Tech Legend AKS-47.
The guard on the roof with his Poly Tech Legend AKS-47.
Colt XM177-type Carbine Variants
Most of US Army Special Forces soldiers are armed with mocked Colt XM177-type Carbines. These weapons feature 16-inch lightweight barrels with slip-over fake XM177 moderators. Some appear to be built-up from a combination of A1 and SP1 receivers, while others feature full SP1 upper and lower receivers.
Actual XM177E2 Carbine aka Colt Model 629 - 5.56x45mm
AR-15 Sporter 1 Carbine converted into an XM177 Lookalike - 5.56x45mm
Two US Army soldiers in ghillie suits detain Billy Tepper (Sean Astin). The one on the right wields a mockup Colt XM177/Commando Carbine, built off an A1 upper receiver (noted by the forward assist) and a 'slabside' SP1 lower (noted by the lack of 'fencing' around the magazine release).
Two Special Forces soldiers fire their Commando Carbines.
Another Special Forces soldier fires his Colt Commando. This weapon mocked up from an SP1 upper and lower as evident by the lack of forward assist, shell deflector and magazine fencing.
Iver Johnson AMAC-1500
The FBI team has two snipers armed with what appear to be Iver Johnson AMAC-1500 sniper rifles. They have heavy muzzle brakes and fluted barrels. One appears to be an older spec than the other based on the different muzzle brakes.
Iver Johnson AMAC-1500 - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
Two snipers aim their Iver Johnson AMAC-1500 rifles.
Ruger Mini-14 GB
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) uses a Ruger Mini-14 GB with a synthetic stock and a scope to kill the US Border Patrol officers.
Stainless steel Ruger Mini-14 GB ('Government Barrel') with black synthetic furniture and aftermarket Choate folding stock - 5.56x45mm
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) sneaks around from the back of the truck with his Mini-14 GB. Note the bayonet lug and the flash-hider.
Thorpe fires his Mini-14 GB.
M16A1
In the opening sequence, Colombian soldiers can be seen with M16A1s.
M16A1 - 5.56x45mm
A Colombian soldier holds his M16A1. This appears to be an MGC replica.
A Colombian soldier aims his M16A1 as Luis' helicopter takes off.
SKS
The film opens with a Colombian soldier in a personnel truck armed with an SKS rifle.
SKS rifle with blade bayonet - 7.62x39mm
A Colombian soldier in the personnel truck with his SKS rifle (no bayonet attached). Note that Colombian soldiers are not allowed to wear mustaches or any facial hair.
Heckler & Koch G3
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Another Colombian soldier in the opening sequence is briefly seen with a Heckler & Koch G3. It could however be a Heckler & Koch HK91, but it is never seen close enough.
Heckler & Koch G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO
A Colombian soldier takes cover behind a personnel carrier with his Heckler & Koch rifle.
Steyr AUG
A Colombian soldier in the opening sequence is briefly seen with a Steyr AUG.
Steyr AUG - 5.56x45mm
A blurry shot of a Colombian soldier with his Steyr AUG.
Beretta AR-70/223
A Colombian soldier in the opening sequence is briefly seen with a Beretta AR-70/223.
Beretta AR-70/.223. - 5.56x45mm NATO
A Colombian soldier with his AR-70/223. Note that the Colombian Ministry of Defense has never purchased/issued the aforementioned SKS rifles, Steyr AUG rifles or the Beretta AR-70/223 shown here.
Browning M2HB
The belltower guards set up a Browning M2HB to watch the front gate. They notably use it to disable an approaching sheriff's police car. M2HBs are also seen set up at other positions throughout the school.
Browning M2HB - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
The belltower guards set up a Browning M2HB.
The belltower guards load the .50 cal. A goof is present in that the rounds are clearly dummies, as the primers are fired.
The belltower guard fires the M2HB at sheriff's police car.
The M2HB is seen on the roof.
M60D
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The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, notably those transporting and dropping the soldiers into the school, are armed with two door-mounted M60Ds.
M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
Two M60D machine guns are mounted on the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
The door gunner fires the M60D at terrorists on the ground.
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on a Colombian Army jeep during the opening sequence in Colombia.
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Browning M37 vehicle mounted machine gun (modernized model of the M1919A4) - .30-06 Springfield
A Browning .30 cal mounted on a Colombian Army jeep.
RPD
A Colombian soldier is briefly seen using an RPD.
RPD light machine gun - 7.62x39mm
On the left, a Colombian soldier aims his RPD. Note that the Colombian Ministry of Defense has never purchased/issued RPD light machine guns.
M72 LAW
The belltower guard uses an M72 LAW anti-tank rocket launcher to blow up sheriff's police car. Several additional LAWs are seen in the film. Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) notably attempts to use one on the incoming UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Throughout the film, several rockets are seen next to the launchers, suggesting that the LAW can be reloaded, but in reality, it is a single-use weapon.
M72A2 LAW - 66mm
The belltower guard takes out the police car with the LAW. Note how it is filled with ignition powder for the fake 'firing' effect.
The LAW next to the Heckler & Koch SP89. Note the rocket underneath the SP89.
Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion) readies a LAW. The rocket seen in the tube appears to be a mockup.
M67 Hand Grenade
Still partially alive after being shot by the snipers, one of the roof guards' last act is to drop an M67 hand grenade down on the FBI team.
M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade.
The roof guard drops the M67 hand grenade.
M230 Chain Gun
M230 Chain Guns are mounted on the AH-64 Apache gunships that provide cover for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters during the assault on the school. It appears that when the Apache is actually seen firing its M230 (notably at Thorpe), a prop mockup that emits acetylene flame is used.
Hughes/Alliant Techsystems M230 Chain Gun - 30x113mmB
The AH-64 Apache helicopter appears in front of Jack Thorpe (Michael Champion), armed with an M230 Chain Gun.
Close-up of the firing device mounted right below the actual M230.
The prop M230 is fired. Note the lack of ejected shells.
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