American Sniper (2014)

Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Jason Hall, Chris Kyle (book)

Stars:

Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner

Won 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 33 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bradley Cooper	...	Chris Kyle
Kyle Gallner	...	Goat-Winston
Cole Konis	...	Young Chris Kyle
Ben Reed	...	Wayne Kyle
Elise Robertson	...	Deby Kyle
Luke Sunshine	...	Young Jeff Kyle
Troy Vincent	...	Pastor
Brandon Salgado Telis	...	Bully (as Brandon Salgado-Telis)
Keir O'Donnell	...	Jeff Kyle
Marnette Patterson	...	Sarah
Jason Hall	...	Cowboy
Billy Miller	...	Navy Recruiter
Leonard Roberts	...	Instructor Rolle
Jason Walsh	...	Instructor #2
Reynaldo Gallegos	...	Tony (as Rey Gallegos)

Storyline

Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs in order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids.

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Plot Keywords:

assassin | iraq | sniper | death of child | sniper rifle | 

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Taglines:

One Bullet can tell the story

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Genres:

Action | Biography | Drama | History | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

16 January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

American Sniper

Filming Locations:

Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$58,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$676,909 (USA) (2 January 2015)

Gross:

$350,123,553 (USA) (19 June 2015)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

133 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos Datasat Auro 11.1 Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the scene where Kyle is making fun of his friend for reading a comic book, the comic book in question is The Punisher. This is the source of the skull emblem that the SEALS later adopt and paint on their body armour and vehicles.

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Goofs

During the last battle on the rooftop, a drone is shown flying past the camera. The wingtips were sagging downward, not upward as the would when providing lift for the airborne aircraft.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Chris Kyle: It's a fuckin' hot-box.
soldier: The fuckin' dirt here tastes like dog shit.
Chris Kyle: Ah, well you'd know, wouldn't you?

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Crazy Credits

Footage of the real Chris Kyle's memorial service is featured during the first half of the end credits, while the instrumental "The Funeral" by Ennio Morricone plays on the soundtrack. Following the music and the footage, the rest of the end credits play in complete silence.

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Connections

Referenced in Run All Night (2015)

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Soundtracks

The Funeral
Written and performed by Ennio Morricone
Courtesy of Universal Music Ricordi srl.

User Reviews

Powerful and Poignant

I can't remember a movie in the last decade, that was as riveting and captivating as "American Sniper." I kept seeing the trailer on TV and when I finally went to see it, I was already jacked-up...and it delivered.

A+ Script A+ Director A+ Lead Actor A+ Supporting Actors A+ Cinematographer

I don't give a flying crap about anybody's politics when it comes to making movies. If they're great films, they're great films period. I've been in the film Industry for 33 years and I was deeply impressed with Eastwood's take on a story of constant moral dilemma, vs Patriotic duty.

Here's a guy that was motivated to defend our world and country against Psychotic Terrorists killing innocent people all over the world...while living on the edge of fatherhood. The inner conflict and balance of creating such a powerful reality, was right on the money.

Eastwood, Cooper and the screenwriter made a great team...which eventually became a great film.