Michael Gross
William "Bill" Russell Matix
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Two former army buddies, Mike Platt (played by David Soul) and Bill Matix ( Michael Gross ), commit a series of murders and bank robberies in Miami, Florida; a group of FBI agents led by Benjamin Grogan ( Ronny Cox ), is designated to carry out the investigation.
- Crime Action Drama Thriller
Nov 27, 1988 · In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders: Directed by Dick Lowry. With Ronny Cox, Bruce Greenwood, Michael Gross, Doug Sheehan. Florida 1985: A series of brutal robberies and murders keeps the F.B.I busy. Although all crimes seem to be comitted by the same group, they can't hunt them down.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- Dick Lowry
- 1988-11-27
Based on a true story, this tense crime drama follows veteran FBI agent Ben Grogan (Ronny Cox) as he leads a team that is desperately trying to track down the criminals responsible for...
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- Dick Lowry
- TV-14
- Michael Gross
- Pistols
- Revolvers
- Shotguns
- Rifles / Carbines
- Submachine Guns
- Machine Guns
- Other
Smith & Wesson 459
Special Agent Ben Grogan (Ronny Cox) and Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) both carry Smith & Wesson 459 9mm pistols as their sidearms. Special Agent Ron Risner (Randal Patrick) is also armed with a 459. In the 1980's the Model 459 was FBI issue to SWAT trained Special Agents.
Beretta 92F
In a continuity error, both Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) and Special Agent Ron Risner (Randal Patrick) are seen with a Beretta 92Fin some scenes.
Colt M1911A1
William Matix (Michael Gross) briefly uses a M1911A1pistol to steal a car by shooting it's owner. The M1911A1 is also used in the film when Platt and Matix break into the pinball machine salesman's home. It is later seen when Matix tells his wife to get out.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Agents who do not carry the Smith & Wesson 459 pistol in this film carry a 4" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 10 .38 Special revolver, including Supervisory Special Agent Gordon "Gordy" McNeill (Doug Sheehan). Special Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) notably uses a Model 10 to fatally wound Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee the shootout. In the actual shootout Special Agent Ed Mirelles carried a 3" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 686.357 Magnum revolver. The Model 686 was an approved pe...
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Special Agent John Hanlon (Peter McRobbie) uses a backup Smith & Wesson Model 36in the shootout scene, after his main sidearm was knocked over during a collision with the other pursuit vehicles.
Smith & Wesson Model 686
Michael Platt (David Soul) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 686 to kill a man target shooting with a rifle at the beginning of the film, to steal his gold Monte Carlo. William Matix carries the Model 686 in a shoulder holster during the shootout; At one point Platt takes the revolver and attempts to shoot Special Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) with it, missing his head by inches before the gun misfires after 3 shots. In the actual shootout a Smith & Wesson Model 586 was used, but not in this...
Ithaca 37
William Matix (Michael Gross) uses a Ithaca 37 shotgun throughout the film. Michael Platt (David Soul) uses it to execute a guard who drew on them. In the film the barrel is cut down in front of the magazine tube. In the actual shootout Matix used a Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgunthat featured an extended magazine tube so the barrel would not have been cut down.
Remington 870
Several FBI agents are seen with the Remington 870 in the film. Special Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) notably uses a Remington 870during the shootout.
Ruger AC-556K
Michael Platt (David Soul) uses a Ruger AC-556Kfor most of the film. Platt uses the AC-556K to kill an armored car guard, and later uses it in the shootout against the FBI agents that attempt to apprehend him. In the actual incident, the real Michael Platt used a Mini-14 with a folding stock, but it was stainless steel and was semi-auto only, unlike in the film where a full-auto AC-556 was used.
Bolt-Action Rifle
The film opens up with man, likely meant to be Emelio Briel, using a bolt-action rifle. He is then shot by Michael Platt (David Soul) with a Smith & Wesson 686.
M16A2
William Matix (Michael Gross) fires a M16A2when he and Michael Platt are shooting in the woods.
Uzi
An IMI Uziis seen being used by the paramilitary group. It's fitted with muzzle brake.
Thompson M1928A1
An M1928A1 Thompsonsubmachine gun is seen when the FBI checks the paramilitary groups weapons.
MAC-11
A MAC-11is also seen.
M60
Several M60 machine gunsare seen when the FBI go to question the paramilitary group.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HBis seen mounted on a Jeep when the FBI question the paramilitary group.
Paintball Gun
Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) practices with a paintball gun when SWAT training. It is a "SplatMaster" paintball pistol. It holds 10 paintballs in the upper tube and must be cocked each time before firing (single shot) and uses a CO2 cartridge.
Para Ordnance Model 85
After the FBI arrive to question the paramilitary group. A kid fires a Para Ordnance Model 85 at them. After the agents catch up with him he explains that it's a pellet gun. The Model 85 was produced in the 80s as a "Dye Marking Tactical Machine Pistol." and was intended to resemble the MAC-10 to help train military and law enforcement personnel.
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