Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs

2009 1h 34m EN

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★7.5TMDB · 6★7.3IMDB · 160

Documentary

Synopsis

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The deadliest weapon on the battlefield is neither the bullet nor the gun-it's the lone sniper. Through the scopes of the world's most precise marksmen SNIPER: INSIDE THE CROSSHAIRS takes you on a journey to discover the science and psychology behind the most extreme shots in military history. Deconstruct well-known missions from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan by hearing firsthand recollections from the soldiers who were there and whose fingers pulled the triggers. Finally meet Canadian sniper Rob Furlong who for the first time on American television tells the story of his history-making shot in Afghanistan-striking a Taliban fighter from 1.5 miles away. Ballistics tactics weaponry stalking--this feature-length special examines these critical components in vivid detail and uses compelling interviews cinematic reenactments CGI technology and modern-day shooting demonstrations to put you squarely inside the crosshairs.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chad Mathews
Chad Mathews
Matthew R. Anderson
Staff Sgt. Steve Reichert
Scott Levy
LCpl. Chuck Mawhinney
Mike Lutz
Cpl. John Burke - Hathcock's Spotter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Emre Şahin
Writers: Kelly McPherson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Chad Mathews and Matthew R. Anderson and Scott Levy carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1411248 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Emre Şahin directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 17 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Chad Mathews and Matthew R. Anderson and Scott Levy carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt1411248 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.