Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs

Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs

2009
1h 34m
7.5

7.5/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
A&E Home Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 20, 2009
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1411248

Cast

Chad Mathews
Chad Mathews

Chad Mathews

Matthew R. Anderson
Matthew R. Anderson

Staff Sgt. Steve Reichert

Scott Levy
Scott Levy

LCpl. Chuck Mawhinney

Mike Lutz
Mike Lutz

Cpl. John Burke - Hathcock's Spotter

Key Crew

Emre Şahin
Director
Kelly McPherson
Writer