Assassins is a 1995 thriller about an aging hitman, Robert Rath, (Sylvester Stallone) being pursued by a up and coming assassin, Miguel Bain, (Antonio Banderas); who desires to take Rath's place at the top of the pyramid. Rath is offered a final contract on a computer hacker named Electra (Julianne Moore). Though the contract will provide for his retirement, Rath goes on the run with Electra and Bain is given a contract on both of them. Direct by Richard Donner, the original script was written by The Wachowskis. Producer Joel Silver purchased the script for one-million dollars (USD) at approximately the same time that he purchased the script of The Matrix from the siblings. Richard Donner wanted the violence toned down before agreeing to work on the film, so writer/director Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Payback, Man on Fire (2004)) was brought in to do a one page rewrite. Rath's character was made more sympathetic and the relationship between Rath and Electra was developed further. Helgeland received co-writer credit. The Wachowskis tried to have their names removed from the credits; claiming that the story was "totally rewritten" by Helgeland. Their names remained and Mr. Silver's check was not returned.
The following weapons were used in the film Assassins:
Robert Rath/Joseph Rath (Sylvester Stallone) and Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas) both use integrally suppressed Ruger Mk II pistols. Bain tells Rath that he began to carry the "Ruger .22" once he found out that was what Rath used for his contracts. Electra/Anna (Julianne Moore) also uses Rath's Ruger on several occasions. It's identified as an MK II since the receiver has beveled cuts and MK Is did not. Mark Is also came with fixed and adjustable sights. Mk Is also all have a "European release" for the magazine, also known as a "heel release". Ruger Mk Is also appear throughout.
One of Robert Rath/Joseph Rath (Sylvester Stallone) marks is an ex-hitman named Ketcham (Muse Watson), who carries a suppressed Walther PP. Later, Rath ejects the magazine out of the suppressed PP and hands it to Ketcham, stating "it's chambered". Ketcham then uses his own Walther PP to kill himself, saying "My old friend" before shooting himself in the head.
Several of Alan Branch's bodyguards (David Dollase and Jim Graham) fire Beretta 92FS pistols at Bain after he takes out Alan Branch in the cemetery. A male Interpol agent in the hotel (Dave Young) that Bain assassinates in the hallway also has a Beretta, albeit suppressed.
Robert Rath/Joseph Rath (Sylvester Stallone) uses a suppressed Remington Model 700 fitted with a Hi-Lux "Camputer" scope, a popular military scope of the era, in a flashback to 1980 to shoot his former partner, Nicolai. The rifle is slightly anachronistic as the PPS version of the Model 700 was not yet in production in the 1980s.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingRemington 700PSS with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod -.300 Winchester MagnumError creating thumbnail: File missingRath constructs his rifle in the San Juan hotel room.Error creating thumbnail: File missingRath aims his rifle. *Note that Rath's scope is the same as Bain's later in the movie, the Hi-Lux 2.4-10x44 power "Camputer" ART Tactical Rifle scope with the one exception. In Rath's case, the "elevation" turret on the top of the scope has its cap removed, apparently for corrections in aiming or point of impact. It to is mounted on a "quick release" mount, as is Miguel Bain's rifle configuration.Error creating thumbnail: File missingRath prepares to fire at Nicolai as he leaves the San Juan bank.
Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz GC
Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas) uses a suppressed Goncz GC carbine in the cemetery to kill Alan Branch (Steve Kahan) at the funeral. During his escape from police custody, he retrieves the weapon (which is oddly still loaded after his arrest) and uses it while in the taxi with Rath. (It may also be a Claridge LEC9).
Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas) uses an integrally suppressed Remington Model 7 compact tactical rifle with a Leatherwood ART scope and thumb cut stock while waiting for Rath in San Juan. Electra (Julianne Moore) eventually gets her hands on the rifle and fumbles to use it, but manages to take a few shots at Bain. She later gives it to Rath (Sylvester Stallone) who disables it by removing the bolt.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingRemington Model Seven Compact Rifle with Integral Suppressor and customized thumb cut stock - .223 Remington. Photographed for IMFDB by MPM2008 from his own Movie Gun Collection. These rifles come in 17 Rem Fireball, .204 Ruger (the two previous calibers were not available when this movie was made), .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and .243 Win.)Error creating thumbnail: File missingBain stands at the window with his Remington Model Seven.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBain aims at the bank in San Juan. Topped with a Hi-Lux "Camputer" ART 2.4-10x44 scope (with automatic range find), which is the same that Stallone used when he "took" his Russian friend. It is mounted to the rifle with a "quick-release" mount where it can be removed from the rifle and replaced with the scope still being accurate or returning to "zero".Error creating thumbnail: File missingBain practices aiming at the bank. His extra bullets are visible on his sleeve.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBain loads the rifle.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBain anxiously waits for Rath, his target, to leave the bank.Error creating thumbnail: File missingNote the push button floor plate release as also seen on an Interarms X.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBain's finger on the trigger. Note the bolt knob looks very similar to that of the Winchester Model 70. This rifle may not be a Model Seven. There are several "bolt knobs" styles one can purchase and replace the factory one. So one cannot determine what brand of rifle it is based upon the bolt handle.Error creating thumbnail: File missingElectra finds Bain's rifle laying by the window.
Submachine Guns
MAC-10
The guard at the San Juan bank carries a suppressed MAC-10. Why a bank guard needs a suppressed submachine gun is never explained (though it would be a prudent measure if he had to fire it indoors).
