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Jarhead

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Sequel:

Jarhead 2: Field of Fire

Original title

Jarhead

Year

2005

Running time

115 min.

Country

United States

Director

Sam Mendes

Screenwriter

William Broyles Jr.. Novel: Anthony Swofford

Cast

Music

Thomas Newman

Cinematography

Roger Deakins

Producer

Universal Pictures, Red Wagon Productions, Neal Street Productions, Motion Picture KAPPA Produktionsgesellschaft

Genre

War. Drama | Gulf War. 1980s. 1990s. Army

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Jarhead

Synopsis

Based on former Marine Anthony Swofford's best-selling 2003 book about his pre-Desert Storm experiences in Saudi Arabia and about his experiences fighting in Kuwait. Marine Anthony 'Swoff' Swofford (Gyllenhaal) is serving in pre-Desert Storm Middle East, under Sgt Sykes (Foxx) and his friend and mentor Troy (Sarsgaard). Fighting an enemy he can't see in a country he doesn't understand, carrying 100 lb rucksacks and a sniper rifle through unprotected desert, their best asset is their sense of humour.

Awards: 2005: Satellite Awards: 4 nominations

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52 My Top 10 Movies from 2005 (57)
53 My Favorite War Movies (107)

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