Jake Gyllenhaal
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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.
- $72 million
- Thomas Newman
- November 4, 2005
Nov 4, 2005 · A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War, based on the book by Anthony Swofford. The film follows a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, isolation, and other issues back home.
- (201K)
- Biography, Drama, War
- Sam Mendes
- 2005-11-04
Nov 4, 2005 · In the late 1980s, Anthony Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) enlists as a Marine, training in boot camp under a sadistic drill instructor. Swofford undertakes a sniper course headed by Staff Sgt. Sykes ...
- (13.2K)
- Sam Mendes
- R
- Jake Gyllenhaal
May 2, 2020 · Jarhead is a war movie based on Anthony Swofford's book about his experience as a sniper in the Gulf War. The film captures the boredom, loneliness and frustration of the soldiers, as well as the political context of the war, but also changes some aspects of the book to make it more appealing to audiences.
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Nov 3, 2005 · A war movie that focuses on the personal experience of a young Marine sniper in the 1991 Gulf War. Based on a memoir by Anthony Swofford, it captures the boredom, loneliness and futility of waiting for action in the desert.
A movie based on the memoir of Anthony Swofford, a U.S. Marine sniper who served in the Gulf War. It depicts his training, boredom, isolation, and combat experiences with humor and realism.
