Movie Description
Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs
(2009)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Emre Şahin
- Writer : Kelly McPherson
- Cast : Chad Mathews,Matthew R. Anderson,Scott Levy,Mike Lutz
Cast
Chad Mathews
Staff Sgt. Steve Reichert
LCpl. Chuck Mawhinney
Cpl. John Burke - Hathcock's Spotter
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Facts
Original TitleSniper: Inside the Crosshairs
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-12-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesA&E Home Entertainment
Genres
- Documentary