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Jarhead

2005-11-04 · 123 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · War

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.

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Directors
Sam Mendes
Production companies
Red Wagon Entertainment, Neal Street Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 72,000,000
Revenue
USD 97,076,152

Top Cast

Jake GyllenhaalJake GyllenhaalAnthony Swofford
Jamie FoxxJamie FoxxStaff Sgt. Sykes
Peter SarsgaardPeter SarsgaardAlan Troy
Scott MacDonaldScott MacDonaldD.I. Fitch
Chris CooperChris CooperLt. Col. Kazinski
Laz AlonsoLaz AlonsoRamon Escobar
Lucas BlackLucas BlackKruger
Brian GeraghtyBrian GeraghtyFergus O'Donnell
Damion PoitierDamion PoitierPoitier
Jocko SimsJocko SimsJulius
Dennis HaysbertDennis HaysbertMajor Lincoln
John KrasinskiJohn KrasinskiCorporal Harrigan
Kevin FosterKevin FosterBranded Marine
Riad GalayiniRiad GalayiniNurse
Craig CoyneCraig CoyneYoung Mr. Swofford
Katherine RandolphKatherine RandolphYoung Mrs. Swofford
Rini BellRini BellSwoff's Sister
Dendrie TaylorDendrie TaylorMrs. Swofford
James MorrisonJames MorrisonMr. Swofford
Ming LoMing LoBored Gunny

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