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[[Image:Hollywoodbodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Bodyguard'' (1992)]] | [[Image:Hollywoodbodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''The Bodyguard'' (1992)]] | ||
'''The Bodyguard''' is a 1992 thriller starring [[Kevin Costner]] as Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who now makes a living as a private bodyguard. Over the course of the film, Frank finds himself struggling with his feelings for his latest client, a pampered singer (the late Whitney Houston, who made her acting debut). | |||
The film was directed by Mick Jackson (''[[Volcano]]'') from a screenplay written by [[Lawrence Kasdan]]. | |||
{{Film Title|The Bodyguard}} | |||
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{{Spoilers}} | |||
== Browning Hi-Power == | == Browning Hi-Power == | ||
[[Image: | Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) carries as his firearm of choice the [[Browning Hi-Power]]. A Hi-power also appears to be used by the gunman who opens fire on Rachel's cabin. | ||
[[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Body1.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) in action, with his Browning drawn while protecting his client Klingman (Charles Keating) from an attacker at the film's beginning.]] | |||
[[Image:Body4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank's pistol case is seen as he settles into the residence of Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston). The [[Browning Hi-Power]] on the left and [[H&K P7M8]] on the right.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 38.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank loads the Browning. Note the slide stop release, which is slightly different on the [[Browning Hi-Power#FEG_PJK-9HP|FEG PJK-9HP]].]] | |||
[[Image:Body8.jpg|thumb|601px|none|While at his father Herb's cabin, Frank ([[Kevin Costner]]) moves down a hallway with his Browning drawn.]] | |||
[[Image:Body9.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The masked gunman holds the pistol while in the woods in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]).]] | |||
[[Image:Body11.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The gunman with the pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:Body13.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The pistol is used by the gunman.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank opens fire on the gunman with his Browning. His eyes are closed on purpose as he attempts to hit a target by sound only.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 25.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank has his Browning drawn during the Academy Awards.]] | |||
== | == Heckler & Koch P7M8 == | ||
Also seen in the Frank's gun case is a [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]]. The pistol is seen in closeup while he is checking the magazine, but it isn't used in the film. | |||
[[Image:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P7M8 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Body4.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank's pistol case. [[Browning Hi-Power]] on the left and [[H&K P7M8]] on the right.]] | |||
[[Image:Body3.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Frank ([[Kevin Costner]] loads his [[H&K P7M8]].]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 29.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Frank checks the mag. It appears to be empty.]] | |||
[[Image:Body5.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Closeup of the P7M8.]] | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Herb Farmer ([[Ralph Waite]]) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] when the gunman opens fire on the cabin. | |||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 06.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Herb Farmer ([[Ralph Waite]]) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] when the gunman opens fire on the cabin.]] | |||
== | ==Ruger MkI== | ||
Greg Portman ([[Tomas Arana]]) is seen using what appears to be a [[Ruger Mk I]] pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera. A Ruger appears to be the pistol held by the gunman Frank Farmer ([[Kevin Costner]]) stops at the film's beginning. | |||
[[File:RugerMk1Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ruger Mk I pistol - .22 LR]] | |||
[[Image:Body2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The dead attacker with the suppressed pistol on his chest.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Greg Portman ([[Tomas Arana]]) is seen using what appears to be a [[Ruger Mk I]] pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 23.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sideview of the pistol.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 27.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Portman with the concealed pistol.]] | |||
[[File:Bodyg 28.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another view of Portman with the weapon.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 29 July 2023
The Bodyguard is a 1992 thriller starring Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who now makes a living as a private bodyguard. Over the course of the film, Frank finds himself struggling with his feelings for his latest client, a pampered singer (the late Whitney Houston, who made her acting debut). The film was directed by Mick Jackson (Volcano) from a screenplay written by Lawrence Kasdan.
The following weapons were used in the film The Bodyguard:
Error creating thumbnail: File missing WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Browning Hi-Power
Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) carries as his firearm of choice the Browning Hi-Power. A Hi-power also appears to be used by the gunman who opens fire on Rachel's cabin.
Heckler & Koch P7M8
Also seen in the Frank's gun case is a Heckler & Koch P7M8. The pistol is seen in closeup while he is checking the magazine, but it isn't used in the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Herb Farmer (Ralph Waite) holds a Smith & Wesson Model 10 when the gunman opens fire on the cabin.
Ruger MkI
Greg Portman (Tomas Arana) is seen using what appears to be a Ruger Mk I pistol fitted with a suppressor and laser sight and concealed as part of a video camera. A Ruger appears to be the pistol held by the gunman Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) stops at the film's beginning.
