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Jarhead (2005)

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Nov 4, 2005
2h 3m
R

Drama
War

6.7/10

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3,328 votes on TMDB

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Jarhead is a 2005 drama and war film directed by Sam Mendes. Its leading cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx and Peter Sarsgaard. It runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. It belongs to the Jarhead Collection.

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.

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Time needed: 2 hours 3 minutes
Age rating (US): R
Language: English
Audience signal: 6.7/10 from 3,328 TMDB votes

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Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal Anthony Swofford
Jamie Foxx Staff Sgt. Sykes
Peter Sarsgaard Alan Troy
Scott MacDonald D.I. Fitch
Chris Cooper Lt. Col. Kazinski
Laz Alonso Ramon Escobar
Lucas Black Kruger
Brian Geraghty Fergus O'Donnell
Damion Poitier Poitier
Jocko Sims Julius
Dennis Haysbert Major Lincoln
John Krasinski Corporal Harrigan
Kevin Foster Branded Marine
Riad Galayini Nurse
Craig Coyne Young Mr. Swofford
Katherine Randolph Young Mrs. Swofford
Rini Bell Swoff's Sister
Dendrie Taylor Mrs. Swofford

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