Jarhead(2005)

Behind the story

What is Jarhead about?

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.

Genres

Drama, War

Directed by

Sam Mendes

Release date

2005-11-04

Status

Released

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