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Jarhead (2005)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Sam Mendes
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    Anthony Swofford Jake Gyllenhaal
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    Staff Sgt. Sykes Jamie Foxx
  • Profile picture of Peter Sarsgaard
    Alan Troy Peter Sarsgaard
  • Profile picture of Scott MacDonald
    D.I. Fitch Scott MacDonald
  • Profile picture of Chris Cooper
    Lt. Col. Kazinski Chris Cooper
  • Profile picture of Laz Alonso
    Ramon Escobar Laz Alonso
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    Kruger Lucas Black
  • Profile picture of Brian Geraghty
    Fergus O'Donnell Brian Geraghty

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  • desert storm
  • harsh