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The Preacher

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The Preacher

(De Dominee)

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Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Netherlands
Directed by Gerrard Verhage
Release Date 2004
Main Cast
Character Actor
Klaas Peter Paul Muller
Adri Frank Lammers
Pim Mike Reus
Jutka Christian Kmiotek
Piet Tygo Gernandt


The Preacher (Dutch: De Dominee) is a 2004 Dutch crime movie based on the life of Dutch drug lord Klaas Bruinsma who is said to have been one of the biggest drug lords in Europe in the late 1980s. He was given the nickname "The Preacher" because of his apparent habit to always dress in black and give speeches to his accomplices.

The movie follows his rise and fall in the 1980s as Klaas, who has a strong desire to become more successful than his rich but heartless father, builds an drug trafficking empire. In the process, increasing violence gets ahold of his organization, his best friends and eventually himself.


The following weapons were used in the film The Preacher:


Handguns

Glock 17

For most of the movie, Klaas (Peter Paul Muller) carries a Glock 17 as his personal sidearm. He uses it to threaten "business partners" but also to defend himself when a kidnapping attempt is made. In one scene, Serbian arms dealer and hitman Jutka (Christian Kmiotek) grabs it from Klaas.

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3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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Note the accessory rail on the frame, giving this Glock 17 away as a 3rd generation model which is anachronistic as most events are set in the 1980s to ~1991 and this version was not introduced until the late 1990s.
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Klaas (Peter Paul Muller) puts his Glock 17 on the table during a meeting in order to make his point.
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During the attempted kidnapping, Klaas draws his Glock 17 to fight off his would-be kidnappers.
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Klaas, coming to understand that his empire is coming apart, shoots a traitor from his own ranks with his Glock 17.

Walther P5

Adri (Frank Lammers), Klaas' closest friend and a local karate champion, acts as his bodyguard from the start. In the beginning of the movie, he is given a Walther P5 that he initially refuses but uses later on to deadly effect. The gun was standard issue for Dutch police forces at the time so this is an accurate portrayal.

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Walther P5 - 9x19mm
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Adri (Frank Lammers) with the Walther P5 in his hands, protesting that he does not need a gun because he claims he can take care of anything with his bare hands.
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With a determined look on his face, Adri prepares to fire his Walther P5 at Jutka as the latter tries to escape from the scene of the ambush on Klaas and his men. Note the distinctive shape of the business end of this gun.
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One of Klaas' thugs with a Walther P5 tucked in his waistband, obviously making no effort whatsoever to conceal his weapon while he opens up the door to Klaas' office.

Desert Eagle Mark VII

One of Klaas' most trusted men, Pim (Mike Reus), carries a Desert Eagle Mark VII that he draws (but never fires) on several occasions. It is also used by a hitman during an attempt to assassinate Klaas in front of the hotel. This weapon as well is mostly anachronistic as most events are set in the 1980s to ~1991 and the Desert Eagle Mark VII was not introduced until 1990. The earlier Desert Eagle Mark I would be more period-correct.

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Desert Eagle MK VII - .357 Magnum
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Pim (Mike Reus) drawing his Desert Eagle Mark VII on Adri during a commercial dispute at Klaas' headquarters.
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One of the bodyguards to drug lord Broer Hansen carries a Desert Eagle Mark VII while he sees off his boss in his all-white garage.
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During yet another assassination attempt on Klaas, a hitman uses a Desert Eagle Mark VII. The safety lever, typical for the Desert Eagle Mark VII, can be clearly seen.

CZ 70

A CZ 70 is carried by Piet (Tygo Gernandt), the leader of the members of Klaas' gang who make an attempt to kidnap Klaas and enter into a criminal business venture by themselves.

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CZ 70 - .32 ACP
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Piet, put-down by Klaas as 'Pietje' ("Little Piet"), holds Klaas at gunpoint with his CZ 70 explaining his intention to kidnap him and use the ransom money to start his own business venture.
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Piet, his finger now on the trigger of the CZ 70, with a nervous look on his face as he realizes that his plans are going nowhere.

CZ 75 "Pre-B"

When the kidnapping attempt does not go according to plan, Piet calls a few henchmen to finish off Klaas. One of them carries a CZ 75 "Pre-B" as he enters the room and manages to fire a few shots.

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"Pre-B" CZ 75 - 9x19mm
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A good shot of the CZ 75 "Pre-B" showing the recognizable shape of this model.
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A view of the other side of the CZ 75 "Pre-B" as the henchman looks around wondering what mess he has found himself in.

CZ 83

Another henchman carries a CZ 83 during the kidnapping attempt but he does not get to use it.

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CZ 83 - .380 ACP
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One of the revolting gang members storms into the room where Klaas is held, CZ 83 in hand, only to meet an untimely end by shots fired from Klaas’ Glock 17.

Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1

Klaas carries a Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 as his side arm for the first few scenes of the movie. He "inherits" it from his predecessor Hugo when he takes over his criminal organization. In later scenes, Klaas' side arm switches to a Glock 17.

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Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 with nickel finish - 9mm P.A.K. blanks
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Hugo's office with the Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 on his desk, the characteristic black plastic magazine clearly visible.
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Klaas messing around with the Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 after taking over Hugo's crime organization. Unknowingly, he seems to have pressed the magazine release button. Note the good view of the plastic black levers, typical for the Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1.
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Another shot of Klaas playing around with the Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 as he ponders his professional future.

Beretta 92FS Brigadier

A hitman carries a Beretta 92FS Brigadier with a suppressor. The gun can be easily identified by the typical slide.

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Beretta 92FS Brigadier - 9x19mm
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The hitman screwing the suppressor onto his Beretta 92FS Brigadier.
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A nice shot of the Beretta 92FS Brigadier with a well-worn suppressor attached. The typical slide is well visible.
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The hitman walking around in the hideout with his Beretta 92FS Brigadier in hand, rightfully suspecting that unwelcome visitors may knock on the door.

Submachine Guns

Uzi

Next to the AKS-47, the preferred weapon for criminals hostile to Klaas seems to be the Uzi submachine gun. For many years, this gun was in service with Dutch army and police forces, so criminal elements may possibly have "liberated" them from official stock.

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IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm
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While his men load their Uzis, Jutka (Christian Kmiotek) instructs them for an ambush on Klaas and his partners in an Amsterdam downtown bar.
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A bodyguard to rivalling drug lord Broer Hansen is told to lower his Uzi by his employer as Klaas pays a nighttime visit to settle a "commercial misunderstanding".

Assault Rifles

AKS-47

The AKS-47 is seen used in several scenes by members of Klaas' gang, most notably by Pim (Mike Reus) and also by Serbian hitmen who are send to eliminate Klaas.

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Type III AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm
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An assassination attempt is made in the garage of Klaas' headquarters, when a hitman jumps from behind a car with an AKS-47.
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A good view of the business end of the AKS-47 when it is fired during the assassination attempt. The open front sight and the under-folding stock are clearly visible.
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Pim and another member of Klaas’ gang mean business when they enter a bar with their AKS-47’s to take revenge on Serbian hitmen for a botched drug deal.

Machine Guns

RPK

Serbian hitman and arms dealer Jutka (Christian Kmiotek) shows off an RPK during a meeting on a parking lot with Klaas and Adri. Even though he waves it around quite prominently, it does not see any firing action in the movie.

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RPK Light Machine Gun with 40 round magazine - 7.62x39mm
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Jutka (Christian Kmiotek) and an accomplice making a convincing sales pitch with Jutka making his point by showing off the RPK and his accomplice holding what looks like a landmine in his hands.
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In this shot, the recognizable contours of the RPK are visible. Not a wise thing to do as the meeting takes place by the roadside of a major national highway.

Miscellaneous

Jutka’s stash

When Klaas (Peter Paul Muller) and Adri (Frank Lammers) meet with Jutka (Christian Kmiotek) to discuss a hit on a competing crime ring, Jutka displays a gun stash that he keeps in the trunk of his Mercedes. Staying in line with Jutka’s Serbian descent, most weapons originate from Eastern Europe.

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The following weapons can be identified in the trunk: (1) a pair of AKS-47s, (2) two RPKs, (3) a Beretta M12, and (4) a pair of Czech Sa 25s. In addition, lots of high caliber ammunition is seen on the left side, while on the right side of the trunk what looks like an unidentified landmine plus a crate with hand grenades can be seen. The cardboard box in the middle also appears to contain ammo but this cannot be confirmed.