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Generation Kill

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2008
  • TV-MA
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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James Ransone and Lee Tergesen in Generation Kill (2008)
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A Rolling Stone reporter, embedded with The 1st Recon Marines chronicles his experiences during the first wave of the American-led assault on Baghdad in 2003.A Rolling Stone reporter, embedded with The 1st Recon Marines chronicles his experiences during the first wave of the American-led assault on Baghdad in 2003.A Rolling Stone reporter, embedded with The 1st Recon Marines chronicles his experiences during the first wave of the American-led assault on Baghdad in 2003.

  • Stars
    • Alexander Skarsgård
    • James Ransone
    • Lee Tergesen
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    61K
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    POPULARITY
    1,581
    192
    • Stars
      • Alexander Skarsgård
      • James Ransone
      • Lee Tergesen
    • 114User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 14 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Sgt. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert
    James Ransone
    James Ransone
    • Cpl. Josh Ray Person
    Lee Tergesen
    Lee Tergesen
    • Evan 'Scribe' Wright
    Jon Huertas
    Jon Huertas
    • Sgt. Antonio 'Poke' Espera
    Stark Sands
    Stark Sands
    • Lt. Nathaniel Fick
    Billy Lush
    Billy Lush
    • Lance Cpl. Harold James Trombley
    Jonah Lotan
    Jonah Lotan
    • Navy Hm2 Robert Timothy 'Doc' Bryan
    Wilson Bethel
    Wilson Bethel
    • Cpl. Evan 'Q-Tip' Stafford
    Pawel Szajda
    Pawel Szajda
    • Cpl. Walt Hasser
    Marc Menchaca
    Marc Menchaca
    • Gunnery Sgt. Mike 'Gunny' Wynn
    Rey Valentin
    Rey Valentin
    • Cpl. Gabe Garza
    Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz
    • Cpl. Jason Lilley
    Mike Figueroa
    Mike Figueroa
    • Sgt. Leandro 'Shady B' Baptista
    Rudy Reyes
    • Sgt. Rodolfo 'Rudy' Reyes
    Rich McDonald
    Rich McDonald
    • Cpl. Anthony 'Manimal' Jacks
    Eric Ladin
    Eric Ladin
    • Cpl. James Chaffin
    Chance Kelly
    Chance Kelly
    • Lt. Col. Stephen 'Godfather' Ferrando
    Eric Nenninger
    Eric Nenninger
    • Cpt. Dave 'Captain America' McGraw
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    • Trivia
      On the DVD audio commentary, David Simon recalled Neal Jones's somewhat unorthodox audition for the role of Sgt. Major Sixta. According to the story, Jones entered the audition room, immediately began screaming his lines unintelligibly - much like his character does - and then walked out of the room without another word. As he opened the door to leave, he winked at casting director Alexa L. Fogel, and she realized she had the right actor for the role.
    • Quotes

      Cpl. Gabe Garza: Hey. There's kids holding hands.

      Sgt. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert: Oh cute. Don't shoot 'em, Garza.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009)

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    10/10

    I'm glad they're doing this right (mostly)

    I'm also glad there is no music. Music (though moving) would have taken away the grit to this story and given it a more artificial feel. It's amazing how much of the dialog and situations are straight from the book, and how perfectly spot on they are showing Recon Marine culture.

    I'm glad Rudy and Kocher got to play themselves. Though I only personally know Pappy out of these characters, it's obvious they are working as hard as they can (within Hollywood's tradition) to portray it as it happened. I hope they continue this series at least until the end of the invasion. I can't wait to see the action at the bridge and the other ambushes.

    Oh, and the Sgtmaj. harping on grooming standards during combat operations is so hilarious because it's so true!
    • jemcgarvey
    • Jul 14, 2008
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    FAQ2

    • Can someone translate all those akronyms like SOP, LAV, RCT1, MSR, MRE, EPW, ATO, RTO, CG, and so on?
    • What kind of scope is Sgt. "Iceman" Colbert using?

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    • Release date
      • July 13, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kiếp Quân Nhân
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Boom
      • Blown Deadline Productions
      • Company Pictures
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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