Fabio Montale

Fabio Montale is a French 2002 detective mini series directed by José Pinheiro and starring Alain Delon as Marseilles police commissioneer Fabio Montale. In a short time prior to his retirement from service, Montale finds a trace of corruption in high ranks of local police. The story is based on the novels by Jean-Claude Izzo.
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= Revolvers =
== Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight ==
A Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight is Fabio Montale's (Alain Delon) personal weapon in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1) and "Chourmo" (Ep.2).
== Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub Nose ==
In "Solea" (Ep.3) Fabio Montale (Alain Delon) is retired from service and cannot carry a gun legally. So when in need, he asks Thierry Peyrol for help and gets an illegal Smith & Wesson Model 15 Snub revolver.
thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 with 2" barrel - .38 Special
== Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose ==
A snub nose Smith & Wesson Model 66 is seen in the scene on Gennaro Battisti's villa in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1). Fabio Montale (Alain Delon) loads it with a cartridge, taken from the box with marking "38 Special".
thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum
== Smith & Wesson Model 38 ==
Commissioneer Hélène Pessayre's (Mathilda May) personal weapon is a Smith & Wesson Model 38 with Smith & Wesson ergonomic rosewood grips.
== Manurhin F1 ==
Montale's assistant Capt. Thierry Peyrol (Cédric Chevalme) carries a Manurhin F1 revolver.
== Colt Python ==
Another Montale's assistant Lt. Loubet (Eric Defosse) is armed with a Colt Python with 4" barrel.
== Unidentified revolvers ==
= Pistols =
== Glock 33 ==
In "Total Khéops" (Ep.1) Fabio Montale (Alain Delon) carries a Glock 33 in addition to his Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight. In one scene the pistol is taken from Montale by his old friend Pierre Ugolini (Jean-François Garreaud) who spoke disparagingly about the Glock, calling it a mere toy. After this scene the Glock 33 isn't seen.
thumb|none|300px|Glock 33 - .357 SIG
== Glock 26 ==
A Glock 26 is a backup weapon of Capt. Morvan (Marc Samuel) who carries it in leg holster. In one scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1) Morvan puts the pistol in hand of dead Pierre Ugolini.
thumb|none|300px|Glock 26 - 9x19mm
== Beretta 92FS ==
A Beretta 92FS is Capt. Morvan's (Marc Samuel) sidearm in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1). In one scene he gives it to Lt. Loubet (Eric Defosse). In "Chourmo" (Ep.2) a Beretta 92FS is used by Alex Narni (Michel Albertini). In "Solea" (Ep.3) an assassin uses a nickel plated, pearl gripped Beretta. Auch (Jean-Marie Winling) uses a Beretta in the climactic scene in the same episode.
== Walther PPK ==
Pierre Ugolini (Jean-François Garreaud) uses a Walther PPK to assassinate a crime boss Toine Zucca in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1).
thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP. Note the ring just behind the magazine.
== Walther P38 ==
In a flashback scene of Montale's youth (seen in first and second episodes) Gennaro Battisti (uncredited) gives a Walther P38 to young Fabio (Nicolas Granion).
== Jericho 941 FB Compact ==
A pistol that appears to be a Jericho 941 FB Compact is seen in hands of a robber in the opening scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1). Commissioneer Philippe Auch (Jean-Marie Winling) uses a compact Jericho 941 in "Chourmo" (Ep.2).
== MAB PA-15 ==
What appears to be a MAB PA-15 is seen in hands of a police officer in the climactic scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1).
== Star Model 30 ==
What appears to be a Star Model 30 is used by Auch's henchman in "Solea" (Ep.3).
== Unidentified pistols ==
= Submachine Guns =
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 ==
A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen in hands of a police officer in the opening scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1). One of Auch's henchmen is armed with an MP5 in the climactic scene in "Solea" (Ep.3).
thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm
== Uzi ==
Redouane Hamoudi (Kamel Ferrat) uses a Uzi in the assassination attempt in "Chourmo" (Ep.2). In "Solea" (Ep.3) two of Auch's henchmen carry Uzi during the assassination of Babette's friends.
== Mini Uzi ==
Narni's henchman uses a Mini Uzi to kill Serge Bondy (Jean-Claude Dauphin) in "Chourmo" (Ep.2). In the same episode Redouane Hamoudi (Kamel Ferrat) takes a Mini Uzi but then it switches to a full size Uzi. In "Solea" (Ep.3) several of Auch's henchmen carry Mini Uzi in the climactic scene.
== MAT-49 ==
Davor (Pierre Henri) fires a MAT-49 at Pavie (Géraldine Danon) in "Chourmo" (Ep.2). A MAT-49 is seen in Redouane Hamoudi's room together with a Mini Uzi in the same episode.
thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 - 9x19mm
= Shotguns =
== Remington 870 Police Magnum ==
A pump action shotgun with pistol grip and folding stock is seen in hands of a police officer in the opening scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1). It appears to be a Remington 870 Police Magnum.
thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 gauge
== Double Barreled Shotgun ==
In one scene in "Chourmo" (Ep.2) Davor (Pierre Henri) raises a double barreled shotgun at Montale but the commissioneer disarms him. Fonfon (Georges Neri) is seen with a double barreled shotgun in "Solea" (Ep.3).
= Rifles =
== Remington 700PSS ==
Thierry Peyrol (Cédric Chevalme) uses a Remington 700PSS in the climactic scene in "Solea" (Ep.3).
== IMI Hadar II ==
A IMI Hadar II rifle is used by a police sniper in the opening scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1).
= Assault Rifles =
== SIG SG 540 ==
Several plainclothed police detectives carry SIG SG 540s during the hunt for Pierre Ugolini in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1).
== SIG SG 543 ==
A SIG SG 543 is seen in hands of a police officer in the opening scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1).
== SIG SG 551 ==
In several scenes in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1) police officers and detectives carry SIG SG 551 assault rifles.
== SIG SG 552 ==
A SIG SG 552 is seen in hands of a police officer in the opening scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1).
== Galil MAR ==
In one scene in "Total Khéops" (Ep.1) a hitman fires a Galil MAR at Montale's car.
= Trivia =
In Commissioneer Montale's office there are two photos of some episodes of his past. These photos appear to be screenshots from previous Delon's movies: For a Cop's Hide (on the top) and Dirty Money (on the bottom).
Two photos of firearms are seen in Redouane Hamoudi's room in "Chourmo" (Ep.2).
Category:Mini-Series
Category:Action Movie
Category:Detective
Category:Crime
Category:French Produced/Filmed
Category:Italian Produced/Filmed
Category:Swiss Produced/Filmed
Category:José Pinheiro