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Nov 4, 2005 · Jarhead: Directed by Sam Mendes. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Scott MacDonald, Peter Sarsgaard, Jamie Foxx. A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.
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- Biography, Drama, War
- Sam Mendes
- 2005-11-04
Jarhead is a 2005 American biographical war drama film based on the 2003 memoir of the same name by Anthony Swofford, chronicling his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Swofford with Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, and Chris Cooper.
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- Sam Mendes
Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.
6 days ago · Movie ( 2005) • 30 total actors • 123 minutes. Jarhead features a talented cast bringing the characters to life. Jamie Foxx portrays Staff Sgt. Sykes, Jake Gyllenhaal plays Anthony Swofford, Peter Sarsgaard takes on the role of Alan Troy, Scott MacDonald is D.I. Fitch, Chris Cooper embodies Lt. Col. Kazinski, Laz Alonso portrays Ramon ...
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Nov 3, 2005 · The movie is based on the best-selling 2003 memoir Jarhead by Anthony Swofford, who served in the first Gulf War. It is unlike most war movies in that it focuses entirely on the personal experience of a young man caught up in the military process.
