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Shooter

September 11, 1988 1h 40m 5.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Shooter is a action/drama film. directed by Gary Nelson.

Starring Jeffrey Nordling, Noble Willingham, and Kario Salem

Synopsis

"Shooter" (a.k.a., Matt Thompson, a.k.a., Gruwald) is a photographer in 1967 Saigon, Vietnam. Working out of a news agency for a major magazine, Thompson gets involved in the lives of the soldiers he meets and "shoots." There's Ngoc, the Vietnamese photo lab tech; Klause, a German photographer swiping Buddhas; Rene, a French photographer who carries an AK-47; Stork, Matt's superstitious roommate who is also a photographer; Rizzo, the irascible editor; Lan, an American-educated Vietnamese reporter; and Tracey, an embassy worker who is Matt's former flame.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 11, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shooter about?

"Shooter" (a.k.a., Matt Thompson, a.k.a., Gruwald) is a photographer in 1967 Saigon, Vietnam. Working out of a news agency for a major magazine, Thompson gets involved in the lives of the soldiers ...

Who directed Shooter?

Shooter was directed by Gary Nelson.

How long is Shooter?

Shooter has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Shooter released?

Shooter was released on September 11, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Shooter?

The main cast of Shooter includes Jeffrey Nordling, Noble Willingham, Kario Salem, Helen Hunt, Alan Ruck.