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Jarhead
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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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
About Jarhead
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'DonnellCredits
- Directed by
- Sam Mendes
- Written by
- William Broyles Jr.
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Jarhead Collection
- Budget
- $72M
- Box office
- $97.1M
Production
Red Wagon EntertainmentUnited States
Neal Street ProductionsUnited Kingdom
