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.
Movie: Jarhead
Top 10 Billed Cast
Anthony Swofford
Staff Sgt. Sykes
Alan Troy
D.I. Fitch
Lt. Col. Kazinski
Ramon Escobar
Kruger
Fergus O'Donnell
Poitier
Julius
Video Trailer Jarhead
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Fight the Power
Jake Gyllenhaal - Jarhead - Behind the Scenes
Staff Sergeant Sykes’ Scout Sniper Course - Extended Preview
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