American Sniper

2014 film directed by Clint Eastwood

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"American Sniper" is a 2014 film directed by Clint Eastwood that tells the story of a U.S. military sniper and his experiences during combat deployments. The film became a significant cultural and commercial success, sparking widespread discussion about war, heroism, and the personal costs of military service.

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U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.

Released: 2014-12-25133 minDir: Clint EastwoodWar, Action

Cast

Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle
Sienna Miller as Taya Renae Kyle
Kyle Gallner as Goat-Winston
Cole Konis as Young Chris Kyle
Ben Reed as Wayne Kyle
Elise Robertson as Debbie Kyle

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American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood and written and executive-produced by Jason Hall, based on the memoir of the same name by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The film follows the life of Kyle, who became the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history with 255 kills from four tours in the Iraq War, 160 of which were officially confirmed by the Department of Defense. While Kyle was celebrated for his military successes, his tours of duty took a heavy toll on his personal and family life. It stars Bradley Cooper as Kyle and Sienna Miller as his wife Taya, with Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban, and Keir O'Donnell in supporting roles.

American Sniper premiered at the American Film Institute Festival on November 11, 2014, and had a limited theatrical release in the United States on December 25, 2014 by Warner Bros. Pictures, followed by a wide release on January 16, 2015. It received generally positive reviews, with praise for Cooper's lead performance and Eastwood's direction, although it also attracted some controversy over its portrayal of both the Iraq War and Kyle himself. The film grossed over $547 million worldwide, making it the 13th-highest-grossing film of 2014, and Eastwood's highest-grossing film to date.