Jarhead (2005)

6.7 out of 10 · 2005 · 123 min · Drama, War

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.

Directed by Sam Mendes

Cast

• Jake Gyllenhaal as Anthony Swofford
• Jamie Foxx as Staff Sgt. Sykes
• Peter Sarsgaard as Alan Troy
• Scott MacDonald as D.I. Fitch
• Chris Cooper as Lt. Col. Kazinski
• Laz Alonso as Ramon Escobar
• Lucas Black as Kruger
• Brian Geraghty as Fergus O'Donnell
• Damion Poitier as Poitier
• Jocko Sims as Julius
• Dennis Haysbert as Major Lincoln
• John Krasinski as Corporal Harrigan

Trailer

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