Jarhead
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Welcome to the suck.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Jake GyllenhaalAnthony Swofford
Jamie FoxxStaff Sgt. Sykes
Peter SarsgaardAlan Troy
Scott MacDonaldD.I. Fitch
Chris CooperLt. Col. Kazinski
Laz AlonsoRamon Escobar
Lucas BlackKruger
Brian GeraghtyFergus O'Donnell
Damion PoitierPoitier
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jarhead about?
- 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.
- Who directed Jarhead?
- Jarhead was directed by Sam Mendes.
- When was Jarhead released?
- Jarhead was released on November 4, 2005.
- How long is Jarhead?
- Jarhead has a runtime of 2h 3m.
- Where can I track Jarhead?
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