American Sniper: A Biographical War Drama Directed by Clint Eastwood

A Powerful Film Depicting the Life of a Legendary Sharpshooter

Written and Executive-Produced by Jason Hall

WEB American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, written and executive-produced by Jason Hall, and starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL sniper, and the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history. The film is based on Kyle's autobiography of the same name, with Scott McEwen and Hall adapting the screenplay.

The film follows Kyle's life from his childhood in Texas to his service in the Iraq War, and the toll his wartime experiences take on his personal life. The film also stars Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Sammy Sheik, and Cory Hardrict.

WEB American Sniper was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $547 million worldwide against a production budget of $58.8 million. The film received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cooper. It won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.