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Jarhead (2005)
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Duration: 123min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Sam Mendes
Plot: Anthony Swofford became a member of the US Marine Corps. During boot camp, he makes up a sickness but ends up as a sniper partner with the always dependable Troy. He and his regiment were in Saudi Arabia in a matter of years, taking part in Operation Desert Shield and getting ready for Operation Desert Storm. Told from the perspective of a U.S. Marine sharpshooter who faces loneliness, boredom, and other challenges in his homeland.
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald, Chris Cooper
Keywords: california, based on memoir or autobiography, u.s. marine, anti war, saudi-arabia, petrol, gulf war, marine corps, kuwait, desert storm
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The Glass House (2001)
5.8
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Duration: 107min
Country: US
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Testament (1983)
6.9
PG
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Release Date: 1983-11-04
Duration: 90min
Country: US
Cast: Jane Alexander, William Devane, Roxana Zal, Lukas Haas, Philip Anglim
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Brothers (2009)
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Duration: 105min
Country: US
Plot: Hank Cahill always compares his sons, Sam Cahill and Tommy Cahill. He thinks that Sam is perfect and sneers at Tommy. Sam serves in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Tommy has just been released from prison. Meanwhile, Sam is sent to Afghanistan. Unfortunately, Sam is captured by the Afghanistan thug. The rear thinks that Sam has been killed, and the whole family sinks into sorrow and grief. Tommy is determined to change himself and comes to fit in the family. Then comes the news that Sam is still alive.
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham