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Jarhead (2005)

Jarhead (2005)

Drama War

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Release Date: 2005, November 4
Directors: Sam Mendes
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Red Wagon Entertainment, Neal Street Productions
Cast: Laz Alonso, Dennis Haysbert, Jamie Foxx, Damion Poitier, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Kevin Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, Evan Jones, John Krasinski, James Morrison, Ming Lo

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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