Shooter 2007
“Yesterday was about honor. Today is about justice.”
What is Shooter?
Shooter is a 2007 film centered on a former Marine sniper named Bob Lee Swagger who lives in seclusion after a past military mission ends in disaster. His quiet life is interrupted when a high-profile government official approaches him with a request to help prevent an assassination attempt against the President of the United States.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 22, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures, Grosvenor Park Impact Productions
- Budget
- $61,000,000
- Revenue
- $95,700,000
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Shooter is a 2007 film centered on a former Marine sniper named Bob Lee Swagger who lives in seclusion after a past military mission ends in disaster. His quiet life is interrupted when a high-profile government official approaches him with a request to help prevent an assassination attempt against the President of the United States. Swagger agrees to assist, but he is soon double-crossed and framed for the crime. As the target of a massive nationwide manhunt, he is forced to go on the run to clear his name. Throughout his journey, Swagger works to identify the true assassin and uncover the individuals responsible for the conspiracy against him. His pursuit of the truth leads him to confront powerful and corrupt leaders within the government. The narrative follows his efforts to expose those who set him up and his quest for revenge against the figures who orchestrated the plot. The film depicts his struggle to survive while navigating a complex web of betrayal and political corruption.
Should you watch it?
“A retired Marine sniper is framed for an assassination attempt and must clear his name.”
- intense action sequences
- engaging premise of a man against the system
- fast-paced plot may feel dense
- heavy reliance on action tropes
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes thrillers about government conspiracies and survival.
The film contains intense action sequences and themes of political corruption.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper.
Why does Swagger leave seclusion?
He is convinced by a government official to help prevent a plot against the President.
What happens to Swagger?
He is double-crossed and framed for the assassination attempt.
What is the main conflict?
Swagger must evade a nationwide manhunt while tracking the real killer.
What is the ultimate goal?
He seeks to uncover the truth behind his setup and find those responsible.