Monsieur Gangster

Monsieur Gangster (original title Les tontons flingueurs) is a 1963 French crime movie directed by Georges Lautner. Fernand Naudin (Lino Ventura), a former criminal turned an honest businessman, suddenly becomes a boss of a large crime empire after the former boss Louis the Mexican, Fernand's old buddy, dies. Now Fernand has not only to deal with other pretenders but also to become a second father for Louis' daughter Patricia.
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= Revolvers =
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver with a sound suppressor is used by Maitre Folace (Francis Blanche) during Theo's attack at Fernand Naudin's estate.
== Bulldog revolver ==
A version of Webley Bulldog (supposedly of Belgian manufacture) is carried by Fernand Naudin (Lino Ventura) in one scene.
= Pistols =
== Luger P08 Artillery model ==
A Luger P08 Artillery model is used by Theo (Horst Frank) in several scenes. During the attack on Fernand's estate Theo's Luger is fitted with a sound suppressor. In the final shootout Theo uses his pistol with attached holster-stock.
== Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" ==
A Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" is a favoured handgun of Pascal (Venantino Venantini). In several scenes he uses his pistol with sound suppresser.
== Mauser HSc ==
Another pistol used by Pascal (Venantino Venantini) is a pocket Mauser HSc. Mauser HSc is also seen in hands of Theo (Horst Frank) and Vincent (Georges Nojaroff). In the final shootout Fernand (Lino Ventura) carries a Mauser HSc but never uses it in action.
== M1911-style pistols ==
M1911A1-style pistols are used by various characters in several scenes. Some or all of them can be Star Model Bs or Star Model Ps.
==Wz. 35 Vis==
During the attack on Fernand's estate Jean (Robert Dalban) gives Fernand (Lino Ventura) a suppressed pistol that appears to be a Wz. 35 Vis.
== FN Model 1910 ==
In one scene Paul Volfoni (Jean Lefebvre) carries a FN Model 1910 until he is disarmed.
== Ruby pistols ==
One of the pistols used by Jean (Robert Dalban) during the attack on Fernand's estate is a version of Ruby Pistol. A Liberty model, produced by Retolaza Hermanos, corresponds the screen pistol very well.
Another Jean's suppressed pistol in the same scene also looks like some Ruby version. During the shootout Jean switches from one pistol to another or uses both pistols akimbo.
== FN Model 1910/1922 ==
In the extended cut version Jean (Robert Dalban) uses one more pistol during the attack on Fernand's estate: a FN Model 1910/1922. The pistol is suppressed, like all other firearms in this scene.
== Undentifed pistols ==
Freddy (Henri Cogan) uses a suppressed pistol during the attack on Fernand's estate.
Vincent (Georges Nojaroff) uses a suppressed pistol in the same scene.
= Submachine Guns =
== PPSh-41 ==
During the first attempt to kill Fernand a PPSh-41 with drum magazine is used - a weapon, truly uncommon for French criminals!
== Bergmann MP35/I ==
Theo (Horst Frank) used a Bergmann MP35/I when he makes an attempt to kill Volfoni brothers. During the final shootout Bastien (Mac Ronay) is armed with an MP35.
== MP40 ==
In the final scene Theo (Horst Frank) carries an MP40.
= Shotguns =
== Double Barreled Shotgun ==
A Double Barreled Shotgun with sawn-off barrels and intact stock is used by Freddy (Henri Cogan) in the final shootout. He manages to fire it four times in a row without reloading.
= Machine Guns =
== MG42 ==
An MG42 is used by Theo (Horst Frank) and "Tomato" (Charles Régnier) during the ambush at Fernand's car.
= Other Weapons =
Several flintlock firearms are seen in Fernand's house as a part of interior decoration.
Category:Movie
Category:Crime
Category:Comedy
Category:B&W
Category:French Produced/Filmed
Category:Georges Lautner