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Released
2009 · FILM

Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs

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Runtime
94 min
Documentary

Synopsis

The deadliest weapon on the battlefield is neither the bullet nor the gun—it is the lone sniper. *Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs* explores the science and psychology behind the most extreme shots in military history, taking viewers through a journey that deconstructs well-known missions from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan. The documentary features firsthand recollections from soldiers who were present and whose fingers pulled the triggers. It also introduces Canadian sniper Rob Furlong, who, in his first appearance on American television, recounts his record-setting shot in Afghanistan, where he struck a Taliban fighter from 1.5 miles away. The feature-length special examines critical components such as ballistics, tactics, weaponry, and stalking in vivid detail, using compelling interviews, cinematic reenactments, CGI technology, and modern-day shooting demonstrations to immerse viewers in the world of snipers.

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Principal cast & crew: 17

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Edited by John BurridgeShot by Clint LealosScored by Gregory HindeDesigned by Sofia Jimenez

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