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Jarhead (2005)
7
R
Duration: 123min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Sam Mendes
Plot: Anthony Swofford became a member of the US Marine Corps. During boot camp, he makes up a sickness but ends up as a sniper partner with the always dependable Troy. He and his regiment were in Saudi Arabia in a matter of years, taking part in Operation Desert Shield and getting ready for Operation Desert Storm. Told from the perspective of a U.S. Marine sharpshooter who faces loneliness, boredom, and other challenges in his homeland.
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald, Chris Cooper
Keywords: california, based on memoir or autobiography, u.s. marine, saudi-arabia, anti war, petrol, gulf war, marine corps, kuwait, desert storm
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