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[[Image:Showtime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Showtime'' (2002)]] | [[Image:Showtime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Showtime'' (2002)]] | ||
'''''Showtime''''' is a 2002 action comedy starring [[Robert De Niro]] as a no-nonsense LAPD detective who is partnered with a patrol cop ([[Eddie Murphy]]) who desperately wants to be an actor. Together they become stars of their own reality program as they investigate the use of a very deadly weapon in several crimes. | '''''Showtime''''' is a 2002 action comedy directed by Tom Dey (''[[Shanghai Noon]]'') and starring [[Robert De Niro]] as a no-nonsense LAPD detective who is partnered with a patrol cop ([[Eddie Murphy]]) who desperately wants to be an actor. Together they become stars of their own reality program as they investigate the use of a very deadly weapon in several crimes. The cast includes [[Rene Russo]] and [[William Shatner]] as himself. | ||
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Revision as of 18:53, 23 August 2013
Showtime is a 2002 action comedy directed by Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon) and starring Robert De Niro as a no-nonsense LAPD detective who is partnered with a patrol cop (Eddie Murphy) who desperately wants to be an actor. Together they become stars of their own reality program as they investigate the use of a very deadly weapon in several crimes. The cast includes Rene Russo and William Shatner as himself.
The following weapons were used in the film Showtime (2002):
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Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun
The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas (Pedro Damian) in the film is a modified Saiga 12 shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was also used on the TV series Firefly as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera".
Beretta 9000S
LAPD Det. Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) is seen carrying a Beretta 9000S at the beginning of the film. He hides it in a large slush cup when he goes undercover to a drug buy.
Smith & Wesson 4505
Throughout the rest of the film, Mitch carries a Smith & Wesson 4505 as his sidearm.
Beretta 92FS Pistol
The Beretta 92FS is the main sidearm of LAPD officer Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) at the beginning of the film.
Beretta 92SB Silver
When Trey is partnered with Mitch, he switches to a silver (possibly nickel) Beretta 92SB for the remainder of the film.
SIG-Sauer P228
A thug is seen with a SIG-Sauer P228 with a stainless slide during the undercover sting.
Mossberg 590 Mariner
When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy (Mos Def) tries to defend himself with a pistol gripped Mossberg 590 Mariner.
NAA Guardian (.25acp/.380acp)
In the final confrontation in the hotel room, Trey pulls a NAA Guardian, which Mitch then hides in a video camera.
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Gun Shop
Mitch is seen going to a gun shop to ask questions.
The Gun Show
At one point in the film, Trey and Mitch are seen entering a gun show where many weapons are displayed.