SYNOPSIS

Inspired by a true story and set against the siege of Stalingrad during World War II, this is the epic tale of a young Russian sharpshooter, Vassili, who becomes a legend when a savvy political officer makes him the hero of his propaganda campaign. Their friendship is threatened when both men fall in love with a beautiful female soldier. As the battle for the city rages, Vassili faces his ultimate challenge when the Nazi command dispatches its most elite marksman to hunt down and kill the man who has become the hope of all Russia. Their fierce and astonishing duel will help shape the course of history.


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RELEASE DATE

March 16, 2001

DIRECTOR

Jean-Jacques Annaud

WRITER

Jean-Jacques Annaud & Alain Godard

COMPANY

United International Pictures (UIP)

GENRE

Action, Drama, History, Thriller, War

CERT

15

RUNTIME

131 minutes

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