Released: 01/16/15
Rated R Run Time: 2 hours and 14 minutes Starring: Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller Directed: Clint Eastwood Budget: $58.8 million Grossed: $537 million ($676,909 opening weekend) Tagline: "One Bullet Can Tell the Story" "Taya's Theme" was written by Eastwood "Powered by Eastwood's sure-handed direction and a gripping central performance from Cooper, American Sniper delivers a tense, vivid tribute to its real life subject." -Rotten Tomatoes Nominated for Best Picture at the 2015 Oscars In order to honor the story and Chris Kyle's life as well as his family, Eastwood ensured proper casting. Cooper trained for months and put on over 40 pounds to get to Kyle's SEAL physique. Miller adapted Taya's accent and mannerisms so well that Taya could see herself on screen. The casting and crew's dedication to the film allowed Kyle's family to see him one last time.
Eastwood made sure that Kyle's teammates, family, and friends were involved so that the project would be properly done and uphold its dignity. |
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