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Jarhead,
2005, 123 minutes, Rated R
By Ramona Prioleau
Inheriting a legacy of war from his
grandfather, father and uncle, Anthony Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal)
forgoes college and enlists in the Marines. Basic training and an
over-the-top drill instructor convince Private Swofford that he may
be better off paying homage to his kin far from the frontlines. But,
that
is not to be his fate. Instead, Private Swofford is bullied into
competing for a coveted spot in the Marines Surveillance and Target
Acquisition (STA) Platoon. MORE >>>
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Jamie Foxx and Jake Gyllenhaal in Jarhead
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Jarhead, directed
by Sam Mendes (Road
to Perdition), follows young Swofford through his indoctrination
as a Marine and member of an elite sniper unit in Desert Storm. As
well as capturing Swofford’s military journey, the film provides a
subtle critique of the 1990’s Iraqi conflict initiated ostensibly to
protect American economic interest in the Middle East. Or for the
naïve, simply to free the Kuwaiti people from the clutches of Saddam
Hussein’s invading forces.
For the American ground forces
charged with pounding the Iraqi army with the “righteous hammer of
God,” the conflict is about politics, killing, coping with the
aching homesickness that comes with active duty and the palpable
boredom that results from maintaining a long-term defensive position
in a desert that is miles from civilization.
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Based on Anthony Swofford's memoir of the same namen, Jarhead features a talented ensemble cast
that delivers a
tale full of drama, humor and testosterone. Gyllenhaal’s Swofford is a delightful combination of innocence,
angst and bravado. Peter Sarsgaard (Kinsey)
also shines as Troy, a seemingly unflappable foot soldier with a
burning love for the Corps.
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March 2006
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Writer(s) |
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William
Broyles Jr. (Screenplay); Anthony Swofford (Book)
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Bobby Cohen |
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Executive
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Lucy
Fisher |
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Producer |
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Pippa
Harris |
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Co-Producer |
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Sam
Mercer |
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Executive
Producer |
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Douglas
Wick |
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Producer |
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Jake
Gyllenhaal |
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Anthony Swofford |
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Peter
Sarsgaard |
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Troy |
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Jamie
Foxx |
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Staff Sgt. Sykes |
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Chris
Cooper |
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Lt. Col. Kazinski |
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Jacob
Vargas |
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Cortez |
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Laz
Alonso |
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Escobar |
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Brian
Geraghty |
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Fergus |
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Evan
Jones |
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Fowler |
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Lucas
Black |
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Kruger |
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Dennis
Haysbert |
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Major Lincoln |
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Roger
Deakins |
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Cinematographer |
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Walter Murch |
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Editor(s) |
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Thomas
Newman |
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Music |
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Debra
Zane |
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Casting |
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Albert Wolskey |
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Costume
Design |
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Distributor |
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Universal Pictures (USA)
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Release
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Filming
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Brawley, California, USA
Camarillo, California,
USA
El Centro, California,
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Holtville, California,
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Imperial County,
California, USA
Los Angeles, California,
USA
Mexico
Santa Clarita,
California, USA
Victorville, California,
USA
Alamogordo, New Mexico,
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Yuma, Arizona, USA
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DVD
Extras |
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Special Features:
"Swoff's Fantasies" with
Commentary by Director Sam Mendes and Editor Walter Murch
News Interviews in Full
with Commentary by Director Sam Mendes and Editor Walter Murch
Deleted Scenes with
Introduction by Director Sam Mendes and Editor Walter Murch
Feature Commentary with
Director Sam Mendes
Feature Commentary with
Screenwriter William Broyles, Jr. & Author Anthony Swofford
Other Info:
Widescreen (2.35:1)
Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Spanish and French Languages
Spanish and
French Subtitles
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