Jarhead (2005)

  • R
  • 10/27/2005 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 2h 3m

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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.

Sam Mendes

Director

William Broyles Jr.

Screenplay

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal's headshot

Jake Gyllenhaal

Anthony Swofford
Jamie Foxx's headshot

Jamie Foxx

Staff Sgt. Sykes
Peter Sarsgaard's headshot

Peter Sarsgaard

Alan Troy
Scott MacDonald's headshot

Scott MacDonald

D.I. Fitch
Chris Cooper's headshot

Chris Cooper

Lt. Col. Kazinski
Laz Alonso's headshot

Laz Alonso

Ramon Escobar
Lucas Black's headshot

Lucas Black

Kruger
Brian Geraghty's headshot

Brian Geraghty

Fergus O'Donnell

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